Many teenagers now have their own smart phone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.

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Nowadays, a large number of young people have their mobile phones.
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phones can improve an individual's knowledge, I believe that using them has negative effects on the user's health. The main advantage of using technologies by youngsters is developing their knowledge. Technological devices allow them to access much information either by reading online books or watching valuable videos.
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, these devices give them the opportunity to speak and practice other languages by using online apps.
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, Audio Books Library is a book app that allows its users to gain new ideas and acquire new languages. Despite
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, I believe that
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encourages young individuals to watch screens which deteriorates their health. The overuse of technology for an extended period of time means that teenagers do very little exercise.
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leads to obesity-related diseases later in life because they become obese.
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, watching screens for a long time affects people's brains and damages their eyesight.
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, my friend Amal is diagnosed with a deterioration in her memory
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the overwatching of short videos on TikTok.
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, I believe that the overconsumption of technology is dangerous and teens should use it in moderation. In conclusion,
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mobile ownership by young adults helps them to learn new things, it
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makes them addicted to screens which negatively impacts their physical and mental health.
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Try to provide more balanced examples for both the advantages and disadvantages to strengthen your arguments.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph has a single clear idea which is developed fully and supported with examples.
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You've included both advantages and disadvantages, which shows a reasoned approach to the topic.
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Good use of examples to support some of your points, like the mention of Audible Books Library and personal anecdote.
coherence cohesion
The essay is mostly well-organized with clear paragraphs for introduction, body, and conclusion.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • communication
  • access to information
  • safety and security
  • entertainment
  • educational opportunities
  • addiction
  • excessive screen time
  • cyberbullying
  • online harassment
  • distraction
  • lack of focus
  • privacy concerns
  • social disconnection
  • advantages
  • disadvantages
  • opinion
  • outweigh
  • limits
  • screen time
  • online safety
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