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IELTS Writing Task 2 topics: Technology
Technology questions usually ask what phones and the internet are doing to people, especially children. Others ask whether artificial intelligence will replace workers or teachers.
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- Problem and solutionChildren's screen timeMany children now spend several hours a day on tablets and games consoles instead of playing outdoors or reading.
- OpinionAI replacing human workersArtificial intelligence will make many human workers unnecessary, so governments should limit its use in the workplace.
- Positive or negativeFriendships via social mediaMany people now maintain friendships mainly through social media rather than meeting in person.
- Advantages and disadvantagesSmart home devicesSmart home devices that are controlled by voice or phone are becoming common in people's houses.
- Problem and solutionFake news on social mediaFake news and false information spread quickly online, and many people believe what they read on social media.
- Positive or negativeRobots caring for the elderlyRobots are being developed to help care for elderly people in hospitals and at home.
- OpinionSocial media and user dataSocial media companies should be legally responsible for protecting the personal information of their users.
- Advantages and disadvantagesOnline shopping vs shopsOnline shopping is replacing traditional shops in many towns and cities.
- DiscussionVideo games harm or benefitSome people think that video games are harmful to young people. Others believe that games can have educational and social benefits.
- Problem and solutionAlways-on technology stressModern technology such as email and smartphones means that many people feel they must be available at all times, which causes stress.
- Problem and solutionChildren's internet safetyMany children have unrestricted access to the internet and may see harmful content or contact strangers.
- OpinionTech making us less capableCalculators, spell-checkers and navigation apps are making people less capable of doing basic tasks for themselves.
- DiscussionVirtual reality in educationSome people think that new technology such as virtual reality will change education for the better. Others believe traditional teaching methods cannot be improved by technology.
- Problem and solutionCyber attacksCyber attacks on banks, hospitals and government websites are becoming more frequent.
- OpinionAI tutors vs human teachersArtificial intelligence tutors and language apps are better at teaching students than human teachers.
- Problem and solutionInternet addictionMore and more adults and teenagers spend most of their free time online and find it hard to stop.
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