Read the essay. What is the writer’s opinion and in which paragraph(s) is it stated?
If you are a typical teenager today, you use your MP3
player on the way to school, you text your friends all day and
then surf the Net. send emails, instant messages or play on
your games console in the evenings. In my opinion, teenagers
are completely hooked on technology and I believe this has a
positive effect on their lives.
To start with, using the gadgets and devices that are
available because of new technology makes life more
enjoyable. For example, MP3 players make travelling more
entertaining. In addition, media devices such as mobile phones and laptops allow access to information and entertainment and make communication easier and faster.
Secondly, technology is a valuable resource that has
allowed teens to learn new skills. For instance, many teenagers today are able to multi-task and do research using the Internet. Furthermore, they have learnt keyboard and computer skills that will help them at school and later in their working lives.
On the other hand, there are those who believe that technology has had a negative effect on today's teenagers. They say that teens become distracted
and waste their time with their
gadgets instead of concentrating
on more important things such as
schoolwork. As a result, teens
become antisocial as they prefer
to communicate digitally instead
of face-to-face.
■ In conclusion, teenagers' use of gadgets and devices enriches their daily experiences in many ways. As technology advances. I think teenagers
will be better prepared for the future.
