We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problem in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?

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Nowadays, in the modern age, the
internet
has brought advantages and disadvantages to our world. It makes our life easier.
Furthermore
,
people
can do many things without standing
from
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the sofa. Let’s discuss the pros and cons that we have on the
internet
. The first advantage that comes to my mind is
bank
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the bank
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systems in your phone.
This
helps you to make any transaction
just
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with just
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by
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one click without leaving home and doing something in the local bank.
On the other
hand
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we have old
people
who don’t know how to use
this
technology, which means fraudsters will have the possibility to steal their money.
For instance
, in the period of
Coronavirus
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Coronavirus,
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we can buy stuff online.
Moreover
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they do not have any risks of being infected. The second thing I want to talk about is the
internet
in general. The Net helps firms move to other countries,
open
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their affiliated societies. In other cases it helps in education processes
while
people
staying on
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the
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long distance from each other they still have the possibility to stay in touch
by
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through
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apps
such
as
zoom
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Zoom
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,
google meet
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Google Meet
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or any kind of social media. If we go back to the example with Coronavirus in
such
a situation
people
still can communicate by voice or video calls.
Finally
, in my
opinion
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opinion,
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the
internet
brought many advantages in our
life
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lives
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but there are drawbacks for unaware
people
. There still exist threats to lose personal data, money etc… Moving on to ways how you can protect yourself is just taking courses in cybersecurity.
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task achievement
Ensure a clear stance on the topic question is provided in the introduction, and maintain this stance throughout the essay.
coherence cohesion
Expand on how advantages and disadvantages outweigh each other more explicitly in separate paragraphs.
task achievement
Use more specific examples to support the main points, ideally with statistical data or authoritative sources.
task achievement
The essay effectively highlights the convenience of internet banking and online education, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, with relevant examples.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion are present, giving the essay a complete structure.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • global connectivity
  • digital banking
  • cybersecurity
  • data protection
  • security breaches
  • cyber attacks
  • online transactions
  • digital divide
  • surveillance
  • freedom of information
  • responsible usage
  • ethical considerations
  • digital footprints
  • online behavior
  • information inequality
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