Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?

A huge number of
people
reckon that social media
have
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a negative impact on our
society
.
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essay
also
agrees with
this
due to
the fact that we are becoming more and more dependent on sites like Facebook or Instagram. The primary reason is connected with the idea that it is dangerous for health
use
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gadgets on a daily basis, especially for
eyes
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.
Also
, it can be harmful for
people
who spend a lot of time
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searching for interesting information or chatting with
people
via social media.
For instance
, currently, numerous
people
suffer from
eye related
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diseases
such
as astigmatism, cataracts, dry eye
and
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etc. What is more, they can not notice that their vision has deteriorated and they have to go to the hospital for treatment. The second reason is related to the fact that social networks have a profound impact on
people
. Children who use platforms
such
as Twitter, YouTube,
LinkedIn
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and LinkedIn
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can be addicted
by
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them. In the past children interacted and spent a lot of time with their families, and
also
went for a walk and played toys with friends.
However
, in
the
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modern day
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society
, they prefer
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time
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chatting via social networks 24/7.
Also
, they
only
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interested in posting numerous photos and videos
in
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the
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Instagram
instead
of studying or
read
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news
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. In conclusion, I consider social networking sites to be dangerous for our
society
due to
the fact that they have a negative influence on
people
. And I believe that our
society
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supposed to stop using them on a regular basis.
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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • erosion
  • face-to-face
  • interactions
  • privacy concerns
  • data breaches
  • misinformation
  • polarize
  • cyberbullying
  • online harassment
  • procrastination
  • productivity
  • social isolation
  • dissemination
  • breeding ground
  • vast amounts
  • personal information
  • mental health
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