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Essays

An essay is a formal text to express an opinion about a topic.

When writing an essay, always include:

• A title: Is Technology a Bad Thing?

• The introduction to the topic: Technology is part of our daily life..

• A body with opinions for and against the topic: In my opinion technology is a great tool for students. On the other hand it can make students lazy...

-Conclusion. To sum up, technology is here to stay..

Task

Write an essay about video games. Are you for or against them? (85-100 words).

• Write a title.

• Introduce the topic.

• Write a paragraph with opinions for video games.

• Write a paragraph with opinions against video games.

• Write a conclusion making predictions.

Is Technology Bad for Us?

•Nowadays, technology is an essential part of our lives. Some say it helps us by making things easier, while other people say it makes us lazier. I think it is a mix of the two.

Technology can make things much easier. You can read a book, buy concert tickets, order dinner, and talk to someone in another country just with a computer.

中On the other hand, technology can make us very lazy. Most kids today use

the internet to search for information and don't go to libraries. There is no need to leave your house when you have all the information in your hand.

• In conclusion, I think we need to have a balance in our lives. We should take advantage of the good things technology offers, but we should also remember to go out into the world and interact with real people, real books,and real situations.

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