SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Task




Grammar issues:

      The passive voice
      Personal and impersonal passive



   1. Read the following introduction of an important technology magazine article

“These days we use a lot of modern technology to make our lives easier. But has this
technology really improved our lives? In my opinion, there are advantages and disadvantages…”

Taking into account the previous introduction, write an article named “Has modern technology
improved our lifestyles?”. Your article should have four different paragraphs. The first
paragraph should start with the ideas presented in the introduction paragraph above and in the
others you should write the following:

Paragraph 2: Write two or three advantages (why)
Paragraph 3: Write two or three disadvantages (why)
Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion: write your opinion (s)

   2. Write the article using the grammar asked. Use the passive tenses that you consider
      are more suitable for your article, but you should include or use at least four
      different passive tenses and/or constructions. Article length 250-300 words or
      more.

More Related Content

PDF
cardinal scholars lesson plan (1)
PPTX
Sec 4 mels prep-2013
PPT
Cahsee Essay Musts
PPT
Topic Sentences
PPTX
Embedding Quotations
ODP
Criticallens
PPTX
The Summary Response Assignment
PPTX
Chap2.2 the three parts of a paragraph
cardinal scholars lesson plan (1)
Sec 4 mels prep-2013
Cahsee Essay Musts
Topic Sentences
Embedding Quotations
Criticallens
The Summary Response Assignment
Chap2.2 the three parts of a paragraph

Viewers also liked (10)

DOCX
Irrigation
PPTX
Coke and burgers
PPTX
This is my community
DOCX
Checking comprehension
DOCX
Crop production
DOCX
Crop glossary
DOCX
Equipment for soil preparation
DOCX
Soil preparation
PPT
Causative use of have
PPT
Impersonal passive sentences
Irrigation
Coke and burgers
This is my community
Checking comprehension
Crop production
Crop glossary
Equipment for soil preparation
Soil preparation
Causative use of have
Impersonal passive sentences
Ad

Similar to Task (13)

PPT
Lesson 5 Paragraphs
PPTX
WRITING PARAGRAPH in English, topic sentence, supporting sentence
PPTX
Paragraph Structure
PPT
Argumentative essay
PPTX
hemrick Unit 4 4.4.2 & 4.6
PPTX
ARTICLE WRITING tips and key points.pptx
PDF
Basics of Writing.pdf
DOCX
Welcome to Essentials of English Composition 101. My name is Sta.docx
PDF
Discussing Assigned Readings Online in Educ 428
PPTX
Topic Sentences
DOCX
BUSI 240 DB repliesContent 28 PointsAdvanced 90-100Profic
DOC
Guideline to composition writing
DOCX
Assignment Two template Assignment Two sample paper (email me .docx
Lesson 5 Paragraphs
WRITING PARAGRAPH in English, topic sentence, supporting sentence
Paragraph Structure
Argumentative essay
hemrick Unit 4 4.4.2 & 4.6
ARTICLE WRITING tips and key points.pptx
Basics of Writing.pdf
Welcome to Essentials of English Composition 101. My name is Sta.docx
Discussing Assigned Readings Online in Educ 428
Topic Sentences
BUSI 240 DB repliesContent 28 PointsAdvanced 90-100Profic
Guideline to composition writing
Assignment Two template Assignment Two sample paper (email me .docx
Ad

Recently uploaded (20)

PPTX
ANATOMY OF MEDULLA OBLANGATA AND SYNDROMES.pptx
DOCX
PEADIATRICS NOTES.docx lecture notes for medical students
PPTX
Acute Coronary Syndrome for Cardiology Conference
PPT
Obstructive sleep apnea in orthodontics treatment
PPTX
surgery guide for USMLE step 2-part 1.pptx
PPTX
2 neonat neotnatology dr hussein neonatologist
PPTX
IMAGING EQUIPMENiiiiìiiiiiTpptxeiuueueur
PPTX
Reading between the Rings: Imaging in Brain Infections
PPTX
Clinical approach and Radiotherapy principles.pptx
PDF
Intl J Gynecology Obste - 2021 - Melamed - FIGO International Federation o...
PPTX
Morphology of Bacterial Cell for bsc sud
PDF
Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care Providers
PPTX
PRESENTACION DE TRAUMA CRANEAL, CAUSAS, CONSEC, ETC.
PPTX
y4d nutrition and diet in pregnancy and postpartum
PDF
TISSUE LECTURE (anatomy and physiology )
PDF
شيت_عطا_0000000000000000000000000000.pdf
PPTX
Human Reproduction: Anatomy, Physiology & Clinical Insights.pptx
PPTX
regulatory aspects for Bulk manufacturing
PDF
SEMEN PREPARATION TECHNIGUES FOR INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION.pdf
PPT
MENTAL HEALTH - NOTES.ppt for nursing students
ANATOMY OF MEDULLA OBLANGATA AND SYNDROMES.pptx
PEADIATRICS NOTES.docx lecture notes for medical students
Acute Coronary Syndrome for Cardiology Conference
Obstructive sleep apnea in orthodontics treatment
surgery guide for USMLE step 2-part 1.pptx
2 neonat neotnatology dr hussein neonatologist
IMAGING EQUIPMENiiiiìiiiiiTpptxeiuueueur
Reading between the Rings: Imaging in Brain Infections
Clinical approach and Radiotherapy principles.pptx
Intl J Gynecology Obste - 2021 - Melamed - FIGO International Federation o...
Morphology of Bacterial Cell for bsc sud
Cardiology Pearls for Primary Care Providers
PRESENTACION DE TRAUMA CRANEAL, CAUSAS, CONSEC, ETC.
y4d nutrition and diet in pregnancy and postpartum
TISSUE LECTURE (anatomy and physiology )
شيت_عطا_0000000000000000000000000000.pdf
Human Reproduction: Anatomy, Physiology & Clinical Insights.pptx
regulatory aspects for Bulk manufacturing
SEMEN PREPARATION TECHNIGUES FOR INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION.pdf
MENTAL HEALTH - NOTES.ppt for nursing students

Task

  • 1. Task Grammar issues: The passive voice Personal and impersonal passive 1. Read the following introduction of an important technology magazine article “These days we use a lot of modern technology to make our lives easier. But has this technology really improved our lives? In my opinion, there are advantages and disadvantages…” Taking into account the previous introduction, write an article named “Has modern technology improved our lifestyles?”. Your article should have four different paragraphs. The first paragraph should start with the ideas presented in the introduction paragraph above and in the others you should write the following: Paragraph 2: Write two or three advantages (why) Paragraph 3: Write two or three disadvantages (why) Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion: write your opinion (s) 2. Write the article using the grammar asked. Use the passive tenses that you consider are more suitable for your article, but you should include or use at least four different passive tenses and/or constructions. Article length 250-300 words or more.