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4th Dec Task 2: - In the past, objects of history and culture were stored in museums. But now people can use the Internet to see them freely and so we do not need museums in the future. (A/D) + To extend what you agree or disagree + Which do you prefer/ What is your opinion concerning/ Express your own opinion + Do you think this is positive or negative? 11th Dec Task 2: According to some predictions, the typical teaching. Situation of a teacher and students in a room will disappear around 2050. (A/D) 1st Jan Task 2: Some people see robots as the future of development. Others argue that robots will have negative effects on society. Discuss 15th Jan Task 2 Nowadays, some workplaces prefer to employ an equal number of men and women workers. Do you think this is positive or negative? (A/D) Task 2: A/D #3 / Combination Cause + A/D Disadvantage + Solutions Cause + Disadvantage Topics: Technology, Education, Social Problem Technology Human every life (negative effects) Purchase local/domestic goods/products (agricultural produce) reduce pollution used to transport goods (long-distance)(burn fossil fuels – higher carbon emissions) support the local economy maintain/increase the demand in the local market (local farms can continue to exist) prevent the loss of jobs - ensure that local companies can continue to develop/grow (outsourcing) – exports jobs Private cars and airplanes generate high levels of pollution consume vast amount of resources (energy) Cars rapid growth in numbers total volume of pollution is massive traffic congestion leads lower productivity and occupy time effect on psychological health anxiety and noise pollution Planes each plane requires much fuel/energy lack of full occupancy on the plane waste of resources advice (non-essential flights may be cancelled) maximize available resources remove flights to non-essential areas or nearby locations (feasible alternatives) Psychological health Overdependence on machines Sedentary life