Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

Some
people
argue that,
due to
the advancement of
technology
people
have become closer,
while
others argue that new
technology
is the reason to separate
people
more.
This
essay agrees with the argument that “new
technology
makes
people
closer” and discusses it
further
. On the one hand,
technology
has improved the methods we have been using to communicate with each other and provides more facilities. In the beginning, basic devices used for communication,
such
as telephone, telegraph machines, mail etc…, which provided facilities for only voice calls, have been improved gradually and at the moment
people
are able to conduct virtual meetings via video conferencing facilities provided by social media, internet, smartphones etc.
Moreover
, with the support of internet coverage, smartphones and social media have enabled
people
to a limitless, instant communication regardless of location. For instance, before few years ago, in my department, if there was a need to conduct an official meeting, all participants had to gather in one place and conduct the meeting physically. But at present, almost all of the meetings are conducted online via Zoom, which provides the same experience and fulfils the requirements of the meeting.
On the other hand
, heavy usage of the internet and social media makes
people
spend more time with their laptops and smartphones, which results in the reduction of physical gatherings.
Due to
the above, the separation between
people
has increased. The new generation of youth is the best example of
this
issue. But
this
issue can be overcome by implementing proper activities among youth, which will make them engage in more physical activities. In conclusion, I believe that the new
technology
supports
people
to become closer, regardless of time and location.
However
, proper measures should be taken to avoid addictions.
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coherence cohesion
Clear introduction and conclusion present, which accurately outline and summarize the argument.
task achievement
Essay discusses both viewpoints and provides a personal opinion, meeting the task requirements effectively.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • connectivity
  • communicate
  • social media
  • virtual meetings
  • global community
  • isolation
  • distract
  • face-to-face interaction
  • personal connections
  • dependency
  • technology addiction
  • digital divide
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