There have been many advances in technology over the past fifty years.

These have revolutionized the way we

communicate with people who are far away. Compare and contrast methods of communications used today with
those which were used in the past.

Before the advent of computers and modern technology, people communicating over long distances used traditional means
such as letters and the telephone. Nowadays we have a vast array of communication tools which can complete this task,
ranging from email to instant messaging and video calls. While the present and previous means of communication are
similar in their general form, they differ in regard to their speed and the range of tools available.

One similarity between current and previous methods of communication relates to the form of communication. In the past,
both written forms such as letters were frequently used, in addition to oral forms such as telephone calls. Similarly, people
nowadays use both of these forms. Just as in the past, written forms of communication are prevalent, for example via email
and text messaging. In addition, oral forms are still used, including the telephone, mobile phone, and voice messages via
instant messaging services.

However, there are clearly many differences in the way we communicate over long distances, the most notable of which is
speed. This is most evident in relation to written forms of communication. In the past, letters would take days to arrive at
their destination. In contrast, an email arrives almost instantaneously and can be read seconds after it was sent. In the
past, if it was necessary to send a short message, for example at work, a memo could be passed around the office, which
would take some time to circulate. This is different from the current situation, in which a text message can be sent
immediately.

Another significant difference is the range of communication methods. Fifty years ago, the tools available for
communicating over long distances were primarily the telephone and the letter. By comparison, there are a vast array of
communication methods available today. These include not only the telephone, letter, email and text messages already
mentioned, but also video conferences via software such as Skype or mobile phone apps such as Wechat, and social
media such as Facebook and Twitter.

In conclusion, methods of communication have greatly advanced over the past fifty years. While there are some similarities,
such as the forms of communication, there are significant differences, chiefly in relation to the speed of communication and
the range of communication tools available. There is no doubt that technology will continue to progress in future, and the
advanced tools which we use today may one day also become outdated.

POINT BY POINT BLOCK

1. Means of communication 1. Methods of communications in the past

- Past Means of communication
- Today Speed
Range of tools available
2. Speed 2. Methods of communication today
- Past Means of communication
- Today Speed
Range of tools available
3. Range of tools available
- Past
- Today
 Vacationing at the Beach or in the Mountains

People always look forward to their vacation period. There are many options where to
choose. I think that the two most common places people choose for taking a vacation are the
beaches and the mountains. Both places offer a variety of fun activities. The beach offers
activities that the mountain cannot offer and vice versa. The mountain and the beach are totally
different. The purpose of this essay is to contrast the climate, types of activities and locations
of beaches and mountains.

I’m going to discuss mountains first. The three aspects I’m going to discuss are climate,
types of activities and location. Climate is always important in order to enjoy vacations. If a person
dislikes cold weather, he or she might have a hard time in the mountains. The cold climate in the
mountains is the first barrier to enjoying them, but the climate and the temperature of these
zones also determine the types of activities they offer. Snowboarding, mountain climbing,
mountain biking, hiking, and skiing are some activities people can enjoy when going to the
mountains. There are many regions that have mountains where people can go and have a great
vacation. Canada is a country located in North America and contains many mountain vacation sites
where people can go and have fun.

I’m going to discuss the beach second. The three aspects I’m going to discuss are climate,
types of activities and location. Warm climate is one of the most important features that the
beach has. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The temperature in those places
is always hot. The sea and the warm climate determine the activities that are available at the
beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes. In most coastal sites,
there are discos and restaurants where people can dance or party throughout the night. Mexico
offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most beautiful and
famous beaches in the word.

It doesn’t matter what place a person decides to choose. The fun is 100% guaranteed.
People often choose one of these two options to spend their vacations. Depending on what the
person likes is what he or she will choose. I like the beach better than the mountains, but
sometimes it is better to take a risk and try a different place to enjoy. (399 words)
 Consuming Fresh Foods Instead of Canned Foods

Eating is an activity that we as humans do at least two times a day. We live in a world where the
variety of food is immense, and we are responsible for what we eat. We decide what we are about
to eat and how it will affect our bodies. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the
differences between eating fresh foods instead of canned foods. The three main differences are
flavor, health benefits, and cost.

The most notable difference between these two kinds of foods is their flavor. Fresh foods have
great flavor and taste because they keep all their natural conditions. Canned foods however, lack
a lot of its flavor characteristics because there are some other chemical products added to the
natural foods. It is logical that the fresh foods will have a greater taste and flavor when consumed
just because of the time in which they have been prepared.

Comparing both types of foods we notice another difference. There is a health factor that
affects both of them. Canned foods lose some of the original fresh food nutrients when stored,
and also it has to be tinned with many conservatives and chemical factors that prolong the shelf
life and apparent freshness of the food but could also become toxic if consumed too often.

Yet another difference between these two types of foods is the cost. Canned foods are much
more expensive than fresh foods. Here the benefit of buying tinned foods is that they are easier
to find, for example, in a supermarket instead of the market like the fresh foods, and they
require less work to prepare than fresh foods, just open and serve.

Here are the main three differences between buying fresh foods and buying canned foods. As we
can see it comes down to a personal choice, based on the time each person has, the money and the
importance he/she gives to his/her nutrition and health. Therefore it is important that you
consider your possibilities and choose the best type of foods for your convenience and lifestyle.
(347 words)
SAMPLE BRAINSTORMING:
COMMUNICATION
TODAY SIMILARITIES IN 2050

Common Much cheaper

Mobile Phones
Popular and More common
Laptops
Cheap Will still be popular

TODAY DIFFERENCES IN 2050

Popular More developed

The Internet
Worldwide used Much faster and cheaper

TODAY DIFFERENCES IN 2050

To talk, to see and to do jobs at the
To have conversations Home Telephones
same time

SAMPLE OUTLINE:
Although some tools of communication like mobile
THE THESIS phones and laptops will keep their popularity in daily life,
STATEMENT the internet and home telephones will be much more
different.

One obvious similarity in communication will probably be

BODY PARA 1 TOPIC the popularity of mobile phones and laptops.
SENTENCE Support: same popularity because of their price and
mobility.

On the other hand, the first significant difference in

BODY PARA 2 TOPIC communication will be the use of the internet.
SENTENCE Support1: more developed
Support2: faster and cheaper

The second impressive difference in communication will

BODY PARA 3 TOPIC
be the different use of home telephones.
SENTENCE
Support: to talk, to see and to do jobs

To sum up / To summarize / In conclusion / Taking

everything into account, there are both similarities and
differences between communication today and in 2050. As
CONCLUDING can be seen above, communication in 2050 will be similar
SENTENCE to that of today in terms of mobile phones and laptops.
Unlike this, there will be remarkable changes in the use of
the internet and home telephones, thanks to developing
technology.
SAMPLE ESSAY

TODAY`S COMMUNICATION in 2050

People have always been involved in technology to develop. As a result, the contribution of technology
to the modern world is undeniable. It is obvious that the most significant development has been in
communication. Today people benefit from different means of communication a great deal. It can be clearly
predicted that there will be a lot of new inventions in 2050 and with the help of them, people will have more
opportunities to communicate with others. Although some tools of conversation like mobile phones and laptops
will keep their popularity in daily life, the Internet and home-telephones will be much more different in 2050.

One obvious similarity in communication will probably be the popularity of mobile-phones and laptops.
Today they are very popular and widely used because of their price and mobility. In the future, people will still
be using them in daily life as they will be cheaper and more common. To give an example, today most young
people are the real users of mobile phones and laptops. Since they have already been familiar to them, in 2050
they will have been addicted to these small devices while communicating with whoever they like.

On the other hand, the first magnificent difference in communication will be the advanced use of the
Internet. Even though it is used worldwide now, technological changes will make the Internet develop
considerably. For example, it will enable people to go on day-trips or holidays to faraway places even to other
planets by virtual reality. Today the Internet is still popular in education. However, as it is going to be much faster
and cheaper, students will get more benefit from the Internet in class environment and communicate with
teachers and students all over the world by video-conferencing.

The second impressive novelty in communication will be the different use of home telephones. Nowadays,
they are mostly used to have conversations, but in 2050 people will not only be talking to and seeing each other
but also doing their jobs at the same time in their houses using their home telephones. As an example, a
businessman will be able to run his business and make deals with other companies using his audio-visual home
telephone without having to go to his office.

To summarize, it seems that communication in 2050 will be similar to that of today in terms of mobile phones
and laptops. Unlike this, there will be remarkable differences in the use of the Internet and home telephones
thanks to developing technology. To me, while mankind keeps improving himself, changes in communication
depending on technology is inevitable.