Párrafo modelo — Balanced Opinion Extended Writing

Part of Sport + technology · Section 4 of 4

IntroductionUnit: Theme 2 — Popular CultureGCSE

This introduction covers Párrafo modelo — Balanced Opinion Extended Writing within Sport + technology for GCSE Spanish. Revise Sport + technology in Theme 2 — Popular Culture for GCSE Spanish with 13 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 4 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

✍ Párrafo modelo — Balanced Opinion Extended Writing

Read this model paragraph carefully — it combines sport and technology vocabulary with the Higher-tier connectives that push responses into the top mark bands. Notice how the contrast structure (por un lado... sin embargo... por eso) gives the paragraph a clear shape that any examiner can follow.

El deporte es muy importante para mí. Practico la natación tres veces a la semana y me lo paso muy bien. En cuanto a la tecnología, uso el móvil constantemente: lo uso para mandar mensajes, descargar música y navegar por internet. Por un lado, la tecnología es muy práctica porque me conecta con mis amigos. Sin embargo, puede ser una pérdida de tiempo si se usa demasiado. Por eso, intento limitar el tiempo que paso delante de la pantalla.

Frase del párrafo Por qué funciona
practico la natación Correct sport verb — practicar for an athletic discipline, not juego al
me lo paso muy bien Idiomatic phrase (I have a great time) — signals authentic language range
navegar por internet Correct preposition — por, no article — avoids the most common technology error
por un lado... Higher-tier connective introducing the positive evaluation
sin embargo... Higher-tier connective signalling a contrasting view — examiners look for this
por eso... Conclusion connective showing logical reasoning — lifts register above pero

This paragraph scores well for: correct sport verb (practicar + discipline), technology vocab range, and Higher-tier connectives. Use por un lado / sin embargo in every technology opinion response.

Practice questions for Sport + technology

  • A. tennis
  • B. volleyball
  • C. football
  • D. basketball
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perder
to lose
ganar
to win

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