IELTS Writing2 :Technology Question: Rapid technological change has changed the world we live in. While computers and mobile devices have many obvious benefits, they have made people forget what is really important in life and are ruining society. To what extent do you agree? My essay: Over the last few decades, technology has developed greatly, and has had massive influences on our society. Some people argue that technological devices have a long-term negative impact to us. This essay will show how they have been harmful to our lives. One of the problems computers and mobile devices have brought is in the diluted human relationship. While these means of communication have facilitated instant and interpersonal communication, they have weakened our close connection to each other, thereby undermining the quality of communication. For example, social networking sites make us feel as if we actually met or had a conversation with our friends. However, this is only a virtual get-together, and consequently we have lost opportunities for face-to-face communication. It is true that there are some people who are plagued by cyber-sickness or loneliness due to addictive use of online-based communication tools. Another affect of such technology is it has made some things too easy and simple, and therefore we are gradually forgetting some significant skills. For instance, an increasing number of people take advantage of mobile applications to use a map instead of printed ones. This is very useful because it can navigate us to the destination. Nevertheless, as a result, many of us especially young generations will often have difficulties reading a paper-based map. This might cause them some serious issues when they have to reach a place without any help from technological devices. In conclusion, modern technology such as computers and mobile phones has largely been a blessing. However, despite this, they have caused grave deterioration of human’s communication and skills to handle various traditional tools. --------- There might be a lot of mistakes in the use of article. I would appreciate it if it is checked particularly. Thank you!