Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

There is an ongoing discussion about
computers
having made life more comfortable by revolutionizing the way we do work. Others
on the other hand
argue that
computers
made
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life more demanding and have a negative effect on our work-life balance. In
this
Essay, I will give my opinion on the matter I believe
computers
are a
postive
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positive
additions
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to our lives.
Firstly
, we have
a
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much greater access to
infromation
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information
on the
internet
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,
this
being available to us instantly. Having
this
possibility greatly adds to our
productivtiy
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productivity
, leading to increased work satisfaction and possibly higher pay rates.
Additionally
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there is the aspect of ease of communication. The convenience of using
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a computer
the computer
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computer
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to stay
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contact with our friends or relatives, in a cheaper and
more
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easier way, has had an enormous impact on our
lifes
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lives
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. We are connected to
people
globally by email, instant
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messaging
and social media.
On the other hand
, there are
people
arguing that the
computer
has many downsides.
For
example
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the prolonged use of
computers
will result in a sedentary lifestyle
,
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if
this
use is not compensated by
a
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increase in physical activity in our free time.
This
fact bothers many
people
, who say that
this
adds an extra burden onto our already stressful lives. Other aspects as well,
such
as potential
cyber crime
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and identity theft
bothers
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many
people
, leading to disliking the
computer
.
To conclude
, I believe the
computer
has added an enormous benefit to our lives. It added to our
productivtiy
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productivity
, increased the ease of communication. There are possible
negatives
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effects as well,
such
as identity theft or the increase of sedentary lifestyles.
Overall
, I think the positive sides outweigh the negative sides
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coherence cohesion
You need to correct spelling and grammar issues, such as 'infromation' instead of 'information,' and 'productivtiy' instead of 'productivity.' These small errors can distract the reader and lower your score.
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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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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:
  • Revolutionized
  • Instant access
  • Productivity
  • Streamlining
  • Prolonged use
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Dependency
  • Over-reliance
  • Vulnerability
  • Technical failures
  • Data privacy
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Identity theft
  • Work-life balance
  • Stress and burnout
  • Automation
  • Efficiency
  • Entertainment options
  • Educational content
  • Staying informed
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