[Jennifer Chenni Y] Writing Practice Test 273982

The flowchart illustrates the stages in manufacturing carbonated drinks. Overall, each of the 5 stages it has to go through before it gets delivered to supermarkets has different features.

The first stage involves the purification of raw water through filtering, softening and exposing it under certain chemicals. The clean water would then be pumped into electric heaters, where it undergoes the second stage. After the water has been evapourated, it is then cooled in the journey of entering the next chamber, in which infusion of carbon dioxide occurs. Next, the processed water would be combined with colouring, syrup and flavour before being filtered and filled in either bottles or cans. Last but not least, they are packed in boxes for delivery.

Each stage varies in terms of complexity. While the first three stages involve many more advanced industrial machinaries, the latter two is less complicated as it involves less developed capital. In addition, human labour involvement is more concentrated in the last two stages

Technology has advanced rapidly in the last decade. Constantly accelerating in various aspects of life, gadgets such as computers are now considered the fundamentals of modern society. Therefore, many argue that implementation of computers should not only occur in the workplace, but also in schools. There are several benefits and drawbacks of introducing computers and their programs in the educational sector yet I agree that its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

Disadvantages of such implementation is often discussed within society, typically between students' parents. First and foremost, the most contributing factor to the rejection of computers is the fact that dependence of students to these devices may harm their health, both physically and mentally. The increase in time spent on electronics may lead to an inactive lifestyle and cause myopia, back pain and eyestrain. A concrete evidence supporting this view would be the rising rates of obesity and increasing sales of spectacles for teenagers. Secondly, the use of computers in class may distract pupils from the actual learning process, diverting their attention away from teachers.

Despite the drawbacks, I personally believe that the benefits would be able to outweigh them. In contradiction to the belief of teens not being able to focus in class when using gadgets, I reckon that the versatility of activities provided through computers will enable pupils to be more interested, and thus concentrate in class. According to research, teens nowadays have shorter attention span as compared to previous generations. Thus, the conventional method of a teacher explaining the material on a whiteboard is no longer applicable. Furthermore, different types of learning styles can be accomodated by a plethora of online websites. Whether you are a visual, auditory or kinestatic learner, all your need would be fulfilled. Hence, efficiency in the classroom would be greatly leveled up.

In conclusion, different opinions regarding this matter has been brought up. While many firmly adhere to the negative impacts it would bring on students' health and attentiveness in class, I oppose such thoughts. Given that it is used in accordance, we would get a step closer to effectiveness in school through providing needed fascilities regardless of your learning style.