646 although 5 ACTIVATE Follow the steps in the writing guide. O WRITING GUIDE A TASK Write a comment with your opinion about the discussion topic in the model text. B THINK AND PLAN 1 How often do you use the internet and how long do you spend online at a time? 2 How do you use the internet? 3 Do you know anyone who uses the internet a lot? Has this had bad consequences? 4 Do you know people who are obsessive about other activities? What activities? 5 Do you think that the internet is more or less addictive than TV or other activities? Why / Why not? 6 What can people do if they're using the internet too much? s? C WRITE COGON Paragraph 1: Write about your internet use I go on the internet... Paragraph 2: Describe your online habits My main activity on the internet is ... Paragraph 3: Describe other people's habits Some of my friends are ... Paragraph 4: Conclusion In conclusion, ... D CHECK en . · phrases for expressing opinions addition and contrast linkers present perfect