Some people believe that the internet is increasing the gap between the rich and poor, while others argue that it helps to reduce this gap. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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that the
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has narrowed the
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between the rich and the poor,
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others argue that it
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the
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bigger. In my opinion, the media is playing an important role in elevating people’s incomes and providing them with an opportunity they will never get without it. Some people see the
internet
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as a tool that makes the public realize the difference between them and the rich. The posts on social media have highlighted the difference between the rich individuals who show off their luxurious lifestyle,
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the
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of the average
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who works a regular job 8 hours daily.
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, the normal
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who went to college and worked hard to establish a career for him or herself
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would see the
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of an influencer.
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influencer might not have gone to college or had a real job. Yet, they are living the best
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with a huge income, and endless trips around the planet.
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, the hard-working
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who earns a lower salary will start comparing his or her
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with the one on the
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and realize the
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between their lives. Social media has shrunk the
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between
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someone
who has the support and the connection to become rich and someone who only has the talent but does not have the resources. Before the
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, if a
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wanted to advertise his or her new business, they had to pay commercial companies and run many campaigns to get the public's attention. Now a
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can film his product with his phone and post it for free on platforms. The post can reach
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audience, especially if he uses a popular song.
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, there was a Japanese restaurant owner who did not have many customers, so he decided to shut down the business because it was not profitable
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, the owner’s daughter, who works at the restaurant, started vlogging on TikTok. Her videos received millions of views, and she rescued her dad’s business without spending any money on advertising.
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,
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internet
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may have
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differences in
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life styles
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, it ultimately provides equal opportunities that help narrow the
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between the rich and the poor. If used wisely, it can empower people from all backgrounds to succeed in today’s competitive world.

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Ensure that your ideas are fully developed, with sufficient explanation and elaboration, especially on the points you are making about the internet's role.
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You provide relevant examples that illustrate your points well, especially in relation to social media.
coherence and cohesion
Your essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion which helps guide the reader through your arguments.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • digital divide
  • wealth gap
  • accessibility
  • disadvantaged
  • empowerment
  • digital skills
  • online resources
  • financial disparities
  • bridging the gap
  • digital inclusion
  • economic inequality
  • equal opportunities
  • digital divide
  • information age
  • socioeconomic divide
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