La tecnología
GCSE Spanish model answers: technology and social media
Foundation, about 90 words
- cómo usas tu móvil
- las redes sociales
- lo que hiciste en internet ayer
- la tecnología en el futuro
Uso mi móvil todos los días para mandar mensajes y escuchar música. Me gustan las redes sociales porque puedo hablar con mis amigos, pero a veces son peligrosas. Anoche vi vídeos graciosos y jugué a un videojuego en línea con mi primo. Fue divertido, pero ¡pasé tres horas delante de la pantalla! En el futuro voy a pasar menos tiempo en internet. También me gustaría comprar un ordenador nuevo para mis estudios. Creo que la tecnología es muy útil para aprender.
I use my phone every day to send messages and listen to music. I like social media because I can talk to my friends, but sometimes it's dangerous. Last night I watched funny videos and played an online game with my cousin. It was fun, but I spent three hours in front of the screen! In the future I am going to spend less time on the internet. I would also like to buy a new computer for my studies. I think technology is very useful for learning.
- About 81 words, close to the 90 the task asks for, with every bullet point covered.
- Three time frames: 2 past-tense references and 2 future or conditional.
- 4 opinions, most of them backed up with a reason.
- 2 connectives to link ideas and make the writing flow.
Higher, about 150 words
- las ventajas y desventajas de la tecnología
- el impacto de las redes sociales
- un problema que tuviste con la tecnología
- la tecnología dentro de veinte años
No cabe duda de que la tecnología nos ha facilitado la vida. Gracias a internet podemos aprender, trabajar y estar en contacto con nuestros seres queridos. No obstante, creo que las redes sociales pueden dañar la autoestima de los jóvenes, ya que nos comparamos constantemente con los demás. El año pasado alguien entró en mi cuenta y mandó mensajes raros a todos mis contactos. Desde aquel día tengo mucho más cuidado con mis contraseñas. Por otro lado, pienso que los institutos deberían enseñar a los alumnos a reconocer las noticias falsas. Dentro de veinte años los coches circularán sin conductor y la inteligencia artificial hará parte de nuestro trabajo. Aunque eso me dé un poco de miedo, estoy seguro de que encontraremos soluciones si usamos la tecnología de forma responsable. Al fin y al cabo, depende de nosotros.
There is no doubt that technology has made our lives easier. Thanks to the internet we can learn, work and stay in touch with our loved ones. Nevertheless, I believe that social media can damage young people's self-esteem, because we constantly compare ourselves to others. Last year someone got into my account and sent strange messages to all my contacts. Since that day I have been much more careful with my passwords. On the other hand, I think schools should teach pupils to recognise fake news. In twenty years cars will drive themselves and artificial intelligence will do part of our work. Although that scares me a little, I am sure we will find solutions if we use technology responsibly. In the end, it's up to us.
- About 138 words, close to the 150 the task asks for, with every bullet point covered.
- Three time frames: 2 past-tense references and 2 future or conditional.
- 4 opinions, most of them backed up with a reason.
- 4 complex structures, such as si clauses, the subjunctive, the pluperfect and relative pronouns, which show a wide range of language.
- 2 connectives to link ideas and make the writing flow.
Phrases to steal
| No cabe duda de que... | There is no doubt that... |
| ...ya que nos comparamos constantemente con los demás | ...because we constantly compare ourselves to others |
| Desde aquel día... | Since that day... |
| Aunque eso me dé miedo... | Although that scares me... |
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How do I get a grade 9 in GCSE Spanish writing?
Answer every bullet point, write accurately, and show a wide range of language: past, present and future or conditional, opinions with reasons, and complex structures such as si clauses, the subjunctive and relative pronouns such as lo que.
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More Spanish model answers
- My family and friends Mi familia y mis amigos
- Healthy living La salud
- My school Mi instituto
- Free time El tiempo libre
- Festivals and celebrations Las fiestas
- Celebrities and role models Los famosos
- Holidays Las vacaciones
- My town and the environment Mi ciudad y el medio ambiente
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