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Write about the following topic: Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

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New technologies, and computers
in particular
, are considered among the most important inventions of the
last
 century. I completely agree with
this
 statement. Indeed, IT is responsible of the so called "technological revolution", which has had an incredible impact on our lifestyles and working conditions. Since the
first
 computer, built in the
second
 half of the twentieth century, a lot has changed and they have become more and more a part of our
lives
Suggestion
life
. Not only nowadays almost everyone in the developed countries owns a personal computer, but their technology has
also
 been the basis for the smartphones, which are almost a primary need in modern era. Personal computers are extremely relevant both for work and free time. Examples of their massive use in the workplaces
con
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
can
 be found looking at the amount of employees able to work from home or
at
Suggestion
on
 the fact that there are some sectors,
such
 as the banking one, which perform their activity basing on the use of computers.
In addition
, it is
also
 important to mention the fact that the development of the world wide web has made computer essential to communicate. Indeed, they are used to chat with friends and
also
 to keep alive long-distance relationships.
Also
, they are extremely relevant for the economy: the marketing sector can provide advertisement and reach customers thanks to the existence of
such
 technology and new jobs have been created,
i
refers to the speaker or writer
I
.e. Social media management and some branches of engineering. Considering all these examples, I can conclude by saying that, as I stated before, I totally share the idea that computers are the most important invention in the
last
 decades.
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