Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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The small proportion of
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surfing on their mobile phones for a long period of time. Presumably,
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because of the digitalization.
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, I believe that
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kind of practice is more negative as
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mental
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issues despite the fact that
children
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can learn new languages which is
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a positive
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development. To
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with, there are various reasons that cause technology addiction among
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, yet, the primary reason is the increasing digitalization. In today’s era, most of the activities shifted to digital technologies and it is
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to spend some time on mobile phones, laptops, and computers.
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, communication become online
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generation
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smartphones in order to socialize with their friends. On the one hand, there positive side of
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evolution as youngsters may learn new skills. There are various language apps available for free of charge in order to acknowledge new language. To
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app is widely used by
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proportion of
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where they can learn
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, enhance their vocabulary and develop
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speaking
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native
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speakers.
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, the excessive use of digital technologies may cause mental
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problems
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as aggression. There
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plenty of videos and games which have
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on their mental
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and develop aggressiveness. Unfortunately, parents cannot control the content that appears on social platforms. To
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, during 2018-2019, the game Blue Kit
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became popular
among schoolchildren which drive their
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, parents argued about the
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of their
children
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. In conclusion, high-tech devices create a lot of opportunities
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learning new
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languages for
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human beings
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digitalisation.
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, it has
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a negative
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impact on
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health
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aggressive
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Coherence and Cohesion
The introduction is clear, but the thesis statement can be more concise. Summarize your position earlier to set a strong foundation for the essay.
Task Achievement
While you have included examples in the essay, make sure that all examples directly support the argument being made. Some examples may feel slightly tangential to the main point, which can confuse the reader.
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Try to expand on the idea of how learning new skills and languages can be beneficial, contrasting it more sharply with the negative impact on mental health.
Task Achievement
You have effectively identified two major issues related to children's use of smartphones: digitalization and its dual effects on learning and mental health.
Coherence and Cohesion
The structure includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, providing a framework for your ideas.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • smartphones
  • usage
  • technology
  • accessibility
  • convenience
  • entertainment
  • gaming
  • social media
  • communication
  • educational resources
  • addiction
  • dependence
  • negative effects
  • physical health
  • mental health
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