Some people believe that rapid advances in technology have a negative impact on social interactions. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and examples from your own experience.

It is often argued that social interactions have been impacted negatively
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rapid advances in technology.
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there are valid arguments on both sides, I agree with the statement mainly because it reduces communication
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and distracts people easily.
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with, one compelling reason why it has a negative impact is that excessive entertainments are provided on many technology platforms. Consuming content through social media reduces communication
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because they only develop their passive capabilities.
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, they are not capable of performing active
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like in real-life interactions.
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, nowadays, the Z Generation is more capable of communicating through a camera
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of face-to-face interaction. Another important factor is that it makes individuals ignore the situation surrounding them. When individuals are with their gadgets, they tend to focus only on what is happening on their phones.
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, it makes them become distracted by their surroundings, which can lead them to be perceived as an impolite and ignorant person. A clear example of
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can be seen in my country, Indonesia. Reportedly, 30% of their adolescents are impolite with the elders, and
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is mainly influenced by abroad references which are not sufficient for their culture. In conclusion, some people believe that rapid advancement in technology may cause negative effects on social interactions
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I strongly believe and agree with the statement because communication
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can be reduced , and people can get easily distracted.

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Plan your essay. Start with your view and then give one main point in each paragraph with a small example.
coherence
Use simple words. Use easy links like 'First', 'Next', 'But', 'Finally' to join ideas.
grammar
Keep sentences short. Use proper period and comma. Check for run-on lines.
examples
Choose clear examples that show your idea well. Explain how the example fits your point.
task response
The writer shows a clear view and keeps to it.
coherence
There are phrases to link ideas like 'To begin with' and 'In conclusion' that help flow.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • impact
  • effect
  • social interaction
  • communication
  • technology
  • device
  • screen
  • face-to-face
  • in person
  • online
  • virtual
  • talk
  • chat
  • message
  • video call
  • long-distance
  • distance
  • relation
  • friend
  • family
  • group
  • plan
  • organize
  • support
  • connection
  • distraction
  • attention
  • empathy
  • tone
  • miscommunication
  • balance
  • moderation
  • benefit
  • drawback
  • advantage
  • disadvantage
  • context
  • choice
  • rule
  • meal
  • together
  • togetherness
  • gather
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