Nowadays people use social media to keep in touch with others and be aware of the news. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that people started to use social media for communication and watch
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from
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to
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what
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around them. It is undeniable that
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become an essential part of our life.
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, there is no absolute agreement as some people find
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,
while
others consider everything associated with social media negatively. Surely, there are both pros and cons to
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but I believe
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adventages
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advantages
outweigh
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. One of the main positives of online networking platforms is that you can contact someone at any time or find something important that you need.
While
studying in class, you need to find something and you can write a question in the browser and the answer is ready, but if you take books,
this
is difficult for many because there are large texts and a lot of information. Another
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advantage
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is that start do to something but they don't know how can start. For
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instance
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want
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to start boxing and doesn’t know where to start,
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can turn to trainers who will help with classes and give an online training plan. Turning to the other side of the argument,
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their time waste in
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online
social channels and
this
will affect their future life and
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.
As well as
, adults and children have already become addicted to smartphones, they play games and watch a lot of movies all day long. Having
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everything mentioned
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, we can come to the conclusion that you need to look at your phone, turn off notifications and log in when you need to.
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task achievement
Your essay addresses both the advantages and disadvantages of social media use. However, there are some points that seem repetitive, such as the idea of easy access to information. Ensure each paragraph contributes a unique point.
coherence cohesion
There are instances where the ideas are not clearly communicated or are somewhat fragmented. Make sure that each sentence leads logically to the next, and each idea is fully developed before moving on to the next one.
task achievement
Make sure to provide specific examples that clearly support your main points. For example, you mentioned trainers helping with boxing,—be more specific about how they help to illustrate your point effectively.
coherence cohesion
While you have an introduction and conclusion, try to make your concluding paragraph more robust by summarizing the key points you discussed in the body paragraphs.
task achievement
The essay recognizes both advantages and disadvantages, which shows a balanced view.
coherence cohesion
The conclusion provides a clear stance on the argument, supporting the belief that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Instant communication
  • Geographical separation
  • Vital sources
  • Global events
  • Networking opportunities
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Digital interactions
  • Misinformation
  • Misiformed public opinions
  • Endanger
  • Excessive use
  • Addiction
  • Mental health
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Loneliness
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