Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? IELTS GENERAL MODULE (WRITING 2) ================================== Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? ******************************************************************************************** Today we have a lot of up-to-date technologies and some of them help us in our life. Many people argue about technological development and what impact technology has on everyday life. Many people advocate the view that our life was better when technology was simple. Obviously, it is a misconception. Cutting-edge technology in the building sphere is very convenient for people. For instance, green building is environmentally friendly and more energy efficient than ordinary houses. Therefore, people who live in green houses use less energy and produce less waste and all in all they spend only a small amount of money on their domestic utilities. In addition to that, nowadays we have a lot of gadgets which help us with our daily routine. One of those gadgets is the smartphone. Smartphones help us in different situations like surfing the Internet, taking photos and listening to music. Also, if people use smartphones it is a good way for keeping in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are. Furthermore, the most convenient technology is the Internet, because it brings people enormous benefits for their growth as professionals, studying, and buying goods and services. For example, on the Internet people can use different information for their job and studies. Also, people can take online courses and stay anywhere. As for online shopping, today people purchase any goods and services via the Internet from the comfort of their homes. Taking everything into consideration, it can be concluded that modern technology makes our life more convenient because people can spend less time on different everyday tasks than in the past.