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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Smartphones significantly changed our
lifes
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lives
 in
vaious
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various
 aspects,
such
 as
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 communication and business,
however
, it is crucial to pay attention
on
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 how much time we spend using them. In fact, on one hand, extended usage of
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electronic
 devices can lead to serious health issues,
such
 as bad posture and bad headaches, or even cause social problems, like discrimination. In spite of all these
downsides
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 I believe that the
benefints
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benefits
 of mobile phones are way beyond the cons.
Firstly
 is important to
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address
 all the
unpleasent
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unpleasant
 situations that
an
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excessive use of phones can lead to,
for example
, I experienced myself consequences of
this
 behaviour. My posture got really bad
due to
 the habit of having my head inclined
while
 using my devices and I'm now exercising to fix my forward head tilt, even
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 sight worsen through
years
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the years
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. Another
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serious
 issue could be related
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 how over people perceive us and with the possibility for everyone to express their opinions it is common to be
dicriminated
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discriminated
 against because you don't follow social trends.
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 it is impossible not to notice how things were made easier by
tecnological
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technological
 progress,
for example
, nowadays is way less complicated to look for a job thanks to the development of online sites where you are able to put your cv and get hired.
Moreover
, making some extra profit by selling stuff we don't need
anymore
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 it is now almost
fool proof
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foolproof
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 and sites like
Ebay
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eBay
 are flourishing. In conclusion, I believe the game is worth the candle with
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advatages
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advantages
from
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of
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over
disadvantages
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the disadvantages
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,
althought
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although
 it is crucial to be
carefull
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careful
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 how much time we waste on them and how long we are truly living our life.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • erosion of face-to-face communication
  • social isolation
  • interpersonal skills
  • digital eye strain
  • mental health impacts
  • mobile phone addiction
  • anxiety and depression
  • prolonged screen time
  • remote work
  • global communication
  • economic opportunities
  • emergency situations
  • immediate assistance
  • broadcasting information
  • productivity and efficiency
  • information access
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