Sample blog comment by Frank022 In response to RelaxedGirl’s post I can only say that I couldn’t disagree more. She claims that surfing the net for hours is a waste of time and that we should start living now. RelaxedGirl’s not the only one who shares that point of view, and while I know I probably can’t change her mind, I’d like to present other arguments opposing her views. Researchers have proven that there are many forms of “experience”: real life experience, experience through dreams, through imagination and now through spending time online. Through the www, you can increase your social skills and general knowledge. It’s still unbelievable for me how much I’ve learned about the world we live in by using mobile devices, and all this has had a very positive impact on my real-world life. Moving around on the net anonymously also has its positive sides. You aren’t judged on the basis of your real-world age, health, appearance, job or financial status. You present the image you want and people will answer to that. Maybe they’ll like you and your views; maybe they won’t, no problem at all. Many people have claimed that because of anonymity, they’ve felt free to express themselves better, make decisions more confidently and become more independent. All in all, you have to say that the benefits of the net outweigh the bad sides! b) A blog post Sample prompt It is often said that travel broadens the mind, but in days of global warming seeing the world also implies destroying it. You have decided to write a post on SEE-THE-WORLD, a travel blog for young people. In your blog post you should • state your opinion on seeing the world, • describe negative aspects of travelling, • discuss the importance of travelling. Give your blog post a title. Write around 200 words. Sample blog post by B.Traveller See the world? Travel thousands of kilometres? If seeing the world helps destroy planet Earth, should we stay home? People sometimes believe that they haven’t really had a proper holiday unless they have spent it somewhere far away – in Thailand, Bali or other remote places. Although you can generally profit from visiting new countries, there are also some negative things you should think of. In the age of global warming, travelling by plane is the biggest single action a private citizen can take to worsen climate change. The aviation industry is responsible for around 2–3% of global warming. We might wonder: How much is that one holiday really hurting anyone? But yes, the coral reefs are dying, the glaciers are melting and the Netherlands are slowly going under. There are alternatives to flying, of course. Perhaps a cruise? But that’s even worse! However, I can’t help but say that for me, the benefits of travelling outweigh the negative sides.This might sound selfish. I don’t want to miss the experience to get to know new cultures and have a break from everyday life. Travelling is absolutely relaxing and broadens your horizon, as you can see many unusual places. The memories will stay with you all your life. But then I think of a hungry polar bear on iceless land – glaring at me. And I feel guilty again. I always thought I was so green, but then I realised I love flying at times – and that’s the biggest problem of my carbon footprint. 149 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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