Unit 4: It was all new once
Writing Portfolio 4
Write an essay on the following topic. You should write at least 250
words.
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the
amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on
their social lives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge and experience.
Use word linkers (because, so, for example, however, etc.) to link ideas
Make your own opinion clear, use I think, I believe, In my opinion, In my view
Use the language frame to help you
Read your answer and check your spelling when you have finished
Write your essay here
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In today's modern world, communication has changed a lot because of technology. Now, people use
email and texting to talk to friends instead of meeting face-to-face. Some say this is not good for our
social life. I mostly agree with this opinion, but I also think it has some good points.
In fact, the media has had a negative impact on our social lives. First of all, Email and texting have
made it easier to talk to friends because we can send messages quickly and talk to many friends at
the same time. But this also means that we can't see their faces and voices directly and haven't
really connected with them yet. When we meet friends, we can talk face to face and have a good
time together. This helps us understand each other better. For example, in the summer semester I
studied karate with a friend, we practice face-to-face every day, we are very close. Now, after
finishing the course, we don't have many opportunities to see each other so we switch to talking
online. It is clear that our friendship is not as strong as before.
Besides, too much online communication will make us dependent on it and make it difficult to talk in
real life. For example, there are many people who are very happy and sociable when texting, but
when they meet face-to-face, they are shy and do not know what to say to their friends.
On the other hand, these new ways of talking have some good points. It helps us stay in touch with
friends who live far away. My cousin lives in another city, and I can still talk to her. In addition, it is
also good when we need a quick answer. However, if we only use email and text messages, it will
weaken the friendship.
