CELPIP Speaking Task 7 Sample Answer: Parental Monitoring of Children’s Internet Usage
By David
Do you think parents should monitor their children’s internet usage? Why or why not?
Preparation
30 seconds
Speaking
90 seconds
Structure
Opinion, reasons, conclusion
The question
Do you think parents should monitor their children’s internet usage? Why or why not?
Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12
I strongly believe that parents should monitor their children’s internet usage, and there are several reasons why this is necessary. Firstly, the internet is full of both positive and negative content, and without proper supervision, children could stumble upon inappropriate material that may be harmful to their development. By monitoring their children’s internet activity, parents can ensure they are exposed to age-appropriate content. Secondly, the internet poses significant risks such as cyberbullying, online predators, and scams. By keeping track of their children’s online interactions, parents can help protect them from these dangers. Finally, monitoring internet usage can help foster healthy habits and ensure children are using their time online for educational purposes and social connection, rather than engaging in unhealthy behaviors. In conclusion, responsible monitoring of internet usage is crucial for ensuring children’s safety and well-being in the digital age.
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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8
Yes, I believe parents should monitor their children’s internet usage. Firstly, the internet can expose children to inappropriate content, and parents need to ensure their kids are not exposed to harmful material. Secondly, monitoring internet usage can help parents understand what their children are doing online and make sure they are using the internet in a healthy and productive way. Lastly, it can help prevent cyberbullying and online predators from causing harm to children. In conclusion, monitoring internet usage is important for protecting children in today’s digital world.
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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5
Yes, parents should watch what kids do on the internet. There are bad things on the internet, like bad videos or games. Parents can help protect children from these things. So, I think it is important for parents to monitor.
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