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Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is sometimes argued that the heavy dependence on modern technological gadgets such as computers and cellphones negatively affects the young’s reading and writing skills. I completely agree with this idea.
Firstly, the high use of computers and mobile phones undermines young people’s reading skills. As a number of young people today have more and better access to computers and cellphones, they probably spend their spare time using computers rather than reading printed texts. For example, for many male students in Vietnam, their time for reading textbooks is sacrificed for a few more hours of playing video games. Therefore, a large increase in the use of computers and cellphones causes the young’s reading and writing skills to fall.
Secondly, the increasing use of computers and mobile phones also triggers the deterioration of young people’s writing skills. Many high school students become reliant on word processing software applications which provide electronic tools such as spell checker and grammar when working on assignments on computers. As a result, many students write misspelled words in handwriting assignments and meet trouble in correcting them. Additionally, many digital devices limit the number of characters an individual can use at a time, numerous teenagers take full advantage of their limited space by using cyber-slang terms like LOL as laugh out loud or IDK as I don’t know. Even worse, many youngsters bring those text-based abbreviated languages into formal writing, which may terribly affect their spelling and writing skills.
In conclusion, I believe that the growing use of computers and mobile phones lead to a decline in young people’s writing and reading skills.
(266 words – Thuy Phuong)
Source: ielts-thuyphuong.com
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