■ Direction Read the question below. You have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically, an effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words. ■ Question Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific reason and examples to support your answer | |
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▶ Topic :
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? | | |
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▶ Your Answer :
In the modern society, it is undeniable that various kinds of interaction with each other is possible because of the development of communication modes : e-mail, instant messenger and video telephone based on the Internet. This technology made us not only keep in relationships with people who live far apart from us more easily than before, but also reach information we want to know without any hesitation. In my opinion, however, the rapid and convenient communication between people is not always the function of intimate and deep relationship.
Of course, there are few people to deny the effectiveness of a high-tech communication modes in keeping in touch with others such as a cell phone with various function based on the Internet. Without the electronic device, we cannot help keeping limited relationship eventually, because our work sometimes requires moving to a far-off land. Moreover, the pace of communication is increasing, and then, we can receive an instant reply. Before the advent of various electronic devices, we had to call friends that I wanted to invite for some help at least a week before the day. Compared to the past, it is true that we can enjoy more convenient life, but it always does not mean positive.
We might find, however, the quality of reply is too much superficial. These days, the most significant factor of communication is definitely not the quality such as the depth or detail information of communication, but promptness. Under the pressure to reply as quickly as possible, the virtue such as perseverance or patience is disappearing. We often make a decision without careful consideration.
Moreover, the development of communication technology seems to make more intimate relationship between each other, but it may isolate us from others. Especially with regard to old generation, they should try to learn how to use new devices continuously in order to keep their own relationship and not to be isolated from their community. In younger generation, they cannot imagine the life without electronic devices. Young people without cell phone would experience high levels of anxiety because of isolation. They tend to communicate with someone continuously through accessing text messenger, SNS such facebook in order to feel a sense of belonging.
In conclusion, the relationship we make is changing due to a host of devices based on new technology, and thus our life got more convenient and quicker. However, over time to use that devices increases the level of dependence on machine rather than deep human relation.
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