Some people believe that technological advancements have made our lives simpler and more convenient, while others argue that these developments have led to a loss of important life skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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technology
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advancements made
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easier and better because of a wide range of advantages.
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not in favor
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a loss of important
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skills
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helps in different
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of
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a downside in certain
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of
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a broad information
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regarding the trends of what is happening
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enhance
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our knowledge,
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insights to many people.
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, students can simply grasp information anytime and anywhere when they are seeking
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a question that needs an immediate answer.
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reliance
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technology
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can lead to a degradation of basic
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such
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as navigation of places without using a map, manual calculation, or even social interactions without social mediation. There is
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a concern that
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generation
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to depend on social media for solving problems that were previously navigated by using critical thinking and interpersonal
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perspective
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while
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can lead to a person's lack of
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, competency, capability, and enhancement, there is a need for a conscious effort to preserve and cultivate traditional
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and ensure that
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complements rather than replaces human capabilities.
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Task Achievement
Clarifying your opinion more definitively in your essay would strengthen your argument. Consider stating more explicitly how technology impacts life positively and negatively.
Task Achievement
Integrating more varied and specific examples to support your points could elevate your essay. This helps in making your arguments both more concrete and persuasive.
Coherence and Cohesion
Your essay benefits from a generally good structure, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. To enhance coherence, consider using a wider range of linking words and phrases to more effectively guide the reader through your argument.
Coherence and Cohesion
Work on paragraph development. Each paragraph should contain a clear main idea followed by supporting sentences that elaborate on that idea. Aim for each paragraph to flow logically to the next, building your argument.
Task Achievement
You have successfully addressed both views of the issue, providing a balanced perspective in your discussion.
Coherence and Cohesion
The overall structure of your essay is logical, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs that discuss each view, and a conclusion that summarizes your own opinion.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 1 - Summary
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • technological advancements
  • simplifies
  • convenient
  • communication
  • healthcare
  • reliance
  • degradation
  • fundamental skills
  • navigation
  • manual calculation
  • social interactions
  • digital mediation
  • overly dependent
  • critical thinking
  • interpersonal skills
  • preserve
  • cultivate
  • complements
  • educational systems
  • social structures
  • technological fluency
  • life skills
  • mitigate
  • potential downsides
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