Task 2 · · 18 samples

Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative trend?

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Ideas to explore

Explain how engaging content, autoplay and mobile games can make children lose track of time.
Discuss how family device habits and the convenience of phones may normalise frequent use.
Weigh potential benefits such as learning and communication against effects on sleep, physical activity and concentration.

Suggested structure

Introduce the issue and give a clear view on whether the trend is positive or negative.
Use the first body paragraph to explain key causes, supported by specific examples.
Use the second body paragraph to evaluate consequences and acknowledge any genuine benefits.
Conclude by restating the judgement and giving a practical response, such as setting reasonable limits.

Useful vocabulary & examples

immediate entertainment: Enjoyment that is available quickly and with little effort.
Games and short videos provide immediate entertainment for children.
stay connected with friends: Maintain communication and contact with other people.
Messaging apps help children stay connected with friends outside school.
face-to-face interaction: Communication between people who are physically together.
Heavy phone use may leave less time for face-to-face interaction.
set clear screen-time boundaries: Establish understandable limits on how long devices can be used.
Parents can set clear screen-time boundaries, especially before bedtime.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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Nowadays, children spend a lot of time on their smartphones, which is increasing significantly according to the attention on social media and its effectiveness on their lifestyle. There are several reasons why this trend is gaining momentum, and opinions are divided on whether this development is positive or negative. On the one hand, using smartphones can help with learning and communication, so it is understandable…

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AI-completed learning example

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In today’s digital era, children devote an enormous amount of time to their smart phones. While some people assume this is a positive development, I firmly believe it poses adverse implications on youngsters social and physical growth as well. This essay aims to discuss the drawbacks of spending additional hours on smartphones for children. When children use these devices for long periods, several factors are respons…

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AI-completed learning example

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Nowadays, the massive development of technologies such as smartphone, computer or video games has changed our habits. Obviously, children are also impacted by these aftermath. For fifteen years the time passed by teenagers on their smartphones has rocketed. From my point of view, this situation brings numerous disadvantageous and my essay will emphasize my opinion. One important reason is that smartphones provide con…

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