Writing task 1
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in your local newspaper you read an article which
says that, in future, people will use a computer at
the doctor's surgery to find out what is wrong with
them and the computer will prescribe a course of
treatment. the number of doctors at the surgery
will be reduced and some people may find they
rarely see a doctor face to face.
here are some comments made by other readers
of the newspaper:
“a good idea - i find talking to a doctor always
makes me feel embarrassed.'
i hate the thought - computerised gadgets can
never have the skills of a real doctor.'
i'm too busy to wait ages at the surgery to see a
doctor. this will save time and cost less money.'
"a negative development - when you are ill you
need to see a kind, caring professional, not a
machine.'
write a letter to the editor of the newspaper giving
your views on the issue. the comments above may
give you some ideas, but you are free to use any
ideas of your own.