Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that our lives were more fulfilling when technology was less complex.
This
essay completely disagrees with this
statement and believes that computers and the internet
have made life much better because smartphones save us time and the internet
has improved education.
New phones, such
as the iPhone, have made our daily lives much less laborious and have given us more free time. Jobs that used to require a lot of energy and time can now be done at the touch of a button. For example
, if people wanted to communicate with one another in the past, they had to write a letter, take it to the post office, and then
wait for it to be delivered, whereas
these days people can simply tap the email icon on our touch screen and send a message to whomever they want to communicate with within seconds.
The internet
has also
enriched education. In the past, students had to rely on a teacher and physical books for their education, and these were often either unavailable or in a format that most people did not want, but now the internet
provides us with more information than we could ever dream of, and this
has made us more independent and effective learners. For example
, there are now thousands of free online courses available on YouTube that anyone can watch and learn from anywhere in the world.
In conclusion, this
essay argues that life has been greatly improved by technological advancements, particularly labor-saving
phones and the learning opportunities provided by the Change the spelling
labour-saving
internet
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coherence cohesion
Ensure diverse sentence structures for greater linguistic variety.
task achievement
Consider introducing counterarguments to provide a more balanced view, then refute them to strengthen your position.
task achievement
Effective use of examples to support your main points.
coherence cohesion
Logical structure with clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
task achievement
Your essay firmly and clearly states your position, maintaining it throughout.
Your opinion
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