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Positive Impact of Technology on Life

The document discusses the dual perspectives on technology's impact on people's lives, highlighting both its positive developments and its increasing control over daily existence. It introduces the topic with a general statement and outlines the structure of an essay that will explore these viewpoints before presenting a personal opinion. The thesis suggests a leaning towards the view that technology has beneficial effects on individuals.

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Positive Impact of Technology on Life

The document discusses the dual perspectives on technology's impact on people's lives, highlighting both its positive developments and its increasing control over daily existence. It introduces the topic with a general statement and outlines the structure of an essay that will explore these viewpoints before presenting a personal opinion. The thesis suggests a leaning towards the view that technology has beneficial effects on individuals.

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Main topic: Technology

Focus: Technology offers positive developments in people’s lives

Technology is gradually taking control of people’s lives

[Link]: Opinion + discussion

1. Introduction
a. General statement: Introduce the main topic/ Provide Background
“One of the most controversial issues in this ever-changing society relates to (topic).”
b. Paraphrase the prompt:
Use phrases like:
• "It is often argued that...",
• "There is a debate about...",
• "Many people believe that...”
People Believe Technology
• individuals • think - claim • technological devices
• hold the idea that • technological advancements
• argue -reckon • technological innovations
Has led to many Positive
• has paved the way for • a number of • useful
• has resulted in • numerous • necessary
• caused • several • beneficial
• prompted • various • advantageous
• an abundance of • significant
developments gradually Taking control over
• progress • slowly • taking command of
• advancements • steadily • ruling over
• changes • eventually
The way people live: their way of life; people’s lifestyle; daily existence; people’s living
conditions.

c. Thesis statement + outline:


“This essay will discuss both perspectives before presenting my personal perspective,
which leans towards…”
“I agree with the (former/latter) viewpoint due to several reasons. The two opposing
views will be discussed first in this essay, followed by an analysis of my standpoint.”

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