Samples of Writing: Robots and Technology 

IELTS Writing Task 1

Muster

The line graph illustrates changes in the proportions of British households which gained access to various modern technological devices and the Internet from 1996 to 2003.

In general, all the categories saw a rise in percentages over the period, and the most common technology among UK households during this period was CD players.

In 1996/97, three-fifths of the homes reported using CD players, compared to less than a fifth of those having mobile phones. Over the course from 1996 to 2003, the figures for these gadgets subsequently saw a considerable rise, with the former ending at roughly 80% and the latter at 70%.

With regard to the use of other technological devices, approximately 30% of the households in Britain used home computers, and this percentage thereafter climbed significantly by over 20% in 2002/03. Unlike the other technology, the data regarding using the Internet at home was only recorded from 1998/99, and only a tiny minority of the UK’s families went online at this time. The proportion of domestic access to the Internet, despite a steady increase to almost five times higher than its 1996-1997 level, still ranked last in the final year.

• Gain access to (v): Tiếp cận
• Technological device (n): Thiết bị công nghệ
• Gadget (n): Thiết bị, dụng cụ
• Thereafter (adv): Sau đó
• A tiny minority of (n): Một số liệu rất nhỏ

Analysis of

• Tất cả các danh mục đều có sự gia tăng về tỷ lệ phần trăm.
• Công nghệ phổ biến nhất trong các hộ gia đình ở Vương quốc Anh trong thời gian này là đầu đĩa CD.
• Thông tin về việc sử dụng Internet tại nhà chỉ được ghi lại từ năm 1998/99.
• Dù số liệu của Internet tăng mạnh nhất nhưng vẫn luôn xếp cuối trong suốt thời kỳ.

IELTS Task 2 Writing

Example

Controversy surrounding the future societal roles of advanced robotics has been fueled by rapid technological progress in this field. In my opinion, robots offer both advantages and disadvantages in equal measure.

The merits of robotics are increasingly evident in various spheres of life. First, robots boost productivity and improve safety in the workplace. They are ideal for repetitive tasks that require preciseness and consistency, such as packaging and labelling. They can also serve as a substitute for humans in hazardous jobs, like manual welding, which exposes workers to harmful noises and toxic gases. Second, programmed equipment is used for intricate surgeries in the medical field since it enables less invasive and painful procedures and speeds recovery. Additionally, search and rescue operations in emergencies are usually facilitated by robots. Immediate access to victims in places humans cannot reach helps save more lives.

Despite the aforementioned positives, the robotic industry is causing mounting concerns. The automation of workplaces leading to job losses has created anxiety and insecurity among both intellectual and manual workers, and some individuals may even experience a negative impact on their sense of self-worth when replaced by machines. Moreover, replacing conventional employees with wirelessly-controlled robots may pose an increased risk of data breaches. Hackers, for instance, can collect patients’ personal information and medical records without the knowledge of hospitals. Another drawback is that computerised machines often have limited functionalities, so it is extremely costly for enterprises to respond quickly to changing business conditions and new technology developments.

To conclude, it is undeniable that robots contribute to better work efficiency and safety standards and offer valuable assistance to medical practitioners. However, job losses in automated workplaces worry many social groups, while cyberspace insecurity and business costs related to robotics bring other problems.

Vocabulary

• Manual welding (n): Hàn thủ công
• Intricate surgery (n): Ca phẫu thuật phức tạp
• Invasive (adj): Xâm lấn
• Data breach (n): Xâm nhập dữ liệu
• Functionality (n): Chức năng
• Cyberspace insecurity (n): Sự mất an toàn trên không gian mạng

Analysis

Mặt lợi:

• Quan điểm: Robot vừa có lợi vừa có hại
• Robot tăng năng suất và cải thiện an toàn tại nơi làm việc.
• Robot được sử dụng cho các ca phẫu thuật phức tạp.
• Các hoạt động tìm kiếm và cứu nạn trong trường hợp khẩn cấp thường được hỗ trợ bởi robot.

• Việc tự động hóa nơi làm việc dẫn đến mất việc làm đã tạo ra sự lo lắng và bất an cho người lao động.
• Việc thay thế nhân viên thông thường bằng robot điều khiển không dây có thể làm tăng nguy cơ xâm nhập dữ liệu.
• Rất tốn kém khi thay mới robot thường xuyên.