People spend too much time on the internet. Do you agree or disagree?

These days, the
internet
plays a vital role in
daily
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life of everyone as it enables
people
to search for information, remotely communicate with other, get entertainment, and so on.
However
, many
people
including me believe that nowadays society spends over much
time
on the
internet
. In
this
essay, I will clarify what makes
people
spend too much
time
on the
internet
.
First
of all, the
internet
is significant for working, and it is needed to be open all the
time
when you are in the office.
For example
, I have to spend at least 7 – 8
hours
working on the
internet
.
Secondly
, nowadays
people
have smartphones, which are always connected to the
internet
.
Therefore
, apart from working at the office for 7 – 8
hours
, they can be on the
internet
anywhere and anytime.
This
is dangerous because they’re able to be on the
internet
even if they are driving and walking, which contributes to
the
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accident or tragedies. In conclusion,
people
spend too much
time
on the
internet
as they have to work with it for long
hours
and when they finish working, they use the
internet
to be entertained.
Therefore
, more than 12
hours
a day, which is around 50 per cent of
lifetimetime
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lifetime time
per day is being used
with
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the
internet
. For the aforementioned reason, I agree with the statement.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • excessive
  • negatively affects
  • physical and mental health
  • decreased productivity
  • hinders personal growth
  • internet addiction
  • essential
  • numerous benefits
  • productive
  • educational
  • wisely
  • individual choice
  • responsibility
  • manage
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