IELTS Writing Sample Answer # Technology
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
The improved technology allows for rapid and uncontrolled access to and exchange of information. Far from being beneficial, this is dangerous for the society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Digitalisation and the coming of internet has surely changed the way world operated. Some people are of the opinion that the free access to information is quite dangerous for the individual, however others are of the opinion that we have benefited more from technology advancement.
With the availability of every data on click, surely has posed some serious threats. Firstly, the data is no longer secure. For instance, most of the companies now store their data in a particular server or a database. Although some people regard it as safe, if this data gets hacked, the company can get broke.
Secondly, it has opened a new way of crime. Most people are now very comfortable putting their personal lives on internet, especially social sites. If the wrong person gets access to the site, he/she can ruin the person’s life as has often been seen.
Looking towards the positive aspect, technology advancement has surely made our lives easier. Firstly, with coming of internet banking and other services on internet, people can easily do their work without getting into the hassle of waiting in long lines. Secondly, learning was never this much fun. With every piece of information on internet, people who are not financially strong can even study at the best universities and make their career. Example, Harvard University offers several courses online for free, helping millions of people worldwide.
Overall, in my opinion, every coin does has both sides and technology surely has some negatives. But the advantages offered by it, outlook the issues caused.