Some believe that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others think the opposite is happening. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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There emerges a significant debate amidst those who consider that the gap between wealthy and poor people is on the increase in the frame of cutting-edge
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, whereas others
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ifferent point of view. I am of the opinion that
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widening the living standards of individuals who are at the middle tier and lower; a gap between poor and rich is far often the case notwithstanding. As
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advances, there arises
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minimum level of need. The main reason
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the wealth inequality is that almost everybody should have cell phones and an internet connection.
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, people from countries, where wages leaves much to be desired in terms of the well-being of individuals, ought to obtain a device or even devices to be able to study or maintain their work processes.
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, it normally brings about/gives rise to the monetary burden upon them and turns out to be taking loans. From
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pposite perspective, more opportunities
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out of how
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advances and I agree. It is essential nowadays to keep abreast of the latest life features as well as the times.
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, as
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features go forward, there
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reat deal of devices become more affordable for people.
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can be exemplified by taxi drivers who
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for Uber or Lift companies
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since they are required to possess cell phone at least as well as having an internet connection so as to easily discover where is the nearest location of a client. In point of fact, they have at least two paramount advantages – conserving a time and making
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pretty well money from
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matter, thereby narrowing down a gap amongst poor and wealthy individuals to some extent. In conclusion, I tend to favour the position wherein as
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advances it ensures poor people more alleviative road so as to yield a good revenue (assured income?). Not only is it for their own good in terms of well-being or welfare, but it
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allows them to be abreast of the new features in their work field.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • advances in technology
  • gap between rich and poor
  • economic inequality
  • access to technology
  • competitive edge
  • job displacement
  • automation
  • impoverished areas
  • technological innovations
  • new job opportunities
  • internet connectivity
  • access to information
  • empower
  • educate
  • disadvantaged backgrounds
  • mobile banking
  • financial inclusion
  • education technology
  • equal learning opportunities
  • exacerbate
  • alleviate
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