TOPIC 1. The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for many purposes besides making phone calls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones?
Cell phones have become very common among everyone, thanks to the technological advancements, the handheld device is available starting from few pennies to even millions of dollars. These tools, depending on features that they come along with, can perform multiple operations. While the technology geeks encourage the uptrend, luddites talk about negative impacts that such devices can bring into the society. Both these arguments will be carefully analysed before arriving at a reasoned conclusion.
These portable devices have become an indispensable part of our mind which requires entertainment-on-demand. For instance, such devices accessing high-speed network can stream a high definition video live. These devices are also being constructively used to control the smart appliances at home remotely from anywhere in the world. In addition to this, the cell phone is used for improving one’s fitness through some useful application that can help through different fitness routines replacing the need for a trainer. In short, the mobile phones are replacing many other types of equipment and emerging as a one-stop solution for many requirements.
On the other hand, due to smartphones, people are glued to their smartphone screens even during meetings in office and also while at home. To illustrate, phubbing has become one of the leading bad behaviours in recent years. Specifically, the situation in some of the house is so worse that they chat with their sibling in next room instead of talking to them. To conclude, the socialisation among the social animal is taking place in an unconventional way. This can lead to loss of linguistic speaking skills in a long term.
Considering the points of view of both camps, the cell phones have many advantages than disadvantages but it is advocated to use the technology judiciously and ensure overall development of human society
TOPIC 2. Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Sample1:
Telecommunication technology has played a vital role in information sharing and bringing people closer. Its usage has become a basic necessity of life and one cannot image to live without mobile phones. Prohibition of cell phones in public places is laudable, but I don't agree fully and believe that their usage should be allowed in public places but with some restrictions.
On the one hand, using mobile phones in public places can distract other people and divert their attentions. For instance, libraries where people reading material of interest can be easily distracted through ringtones of incoming calls or people talking over the phone loudly with their loved ones. Mobile phone usage in public places like hospitals can easily interfere with the medical equipment which can be harmful to the patient. Moreover, talking over the cell phone can increase the sufferings of the patients waiting in the room to see the doctor. Mobile phones can easily slip from the hand when someone bumps in departmental stores it will not only damage the devices but it can block the entire lane at the billing counter. Often the environment at shopping malls, stores and other public avenue is very noisy and talking over cell phones will add extra decibel. Moreover, its usage in Music galleries or prayers room can result in discomfort for others and spoil their entertainment or offerings.
On the other hand, restricting usage of mobile phones in public places can keep people away to stay in touch with their loved one in case of emergency and so on. Mobile phones nowadays come up with cameras and other services like
taking selfies in public buses and sharing with their friends on the go. Moreover, people love to listen to music during travelling will have little to enjoy. Cell phones can easily be switched to silent/vibrate mode, this will not distract people due to loud ringtones of incoming calls or messages.
To conclude, the above points provide plausible arguments in favour of both views. However, I personally believe that cell phones should be allowed in public places but with some restrictions in place so that they can remain in touch with their friends and family members whenever they need.
Sample2:
Nowadays, mobile phones have become an inevitable part of life. Although they have made the communication much easier in each step of our daily life, some people opine that they should be restricted in public places such as libraries, shops and public vehicles. I, totally, support the view and the reasons for this will be discussed below.
Firstly, public places are usually expected to be quiet and peaceful so that they are acceptable to everyone and the uses of mobile phones in such places are likely to disrupt the desirable working environment. For instance, in a library, where people are pondering over the books, the constant mobile ringtones or the phone conversation will be intrusive or irritating.
Secondly, the use of mobile phones for luring activities as facebook chatting, taking pictures, playing games, listening songs and so on can prove to be undesirable in public places. It is quite noticeable that these days, teenagers are taking pictures everywhere, at libraries, trains, buses, roads, hospitals etc which is a matter of annoyance. An example of this is my friend, who once was taking selfies continuously on the train when the passenger beside her got offended. For these reasons, restrictions on mobile phones on public places would prove to be useful in creating a sense of comfort in public.
In a nutshell, although the merits of mobile phones are numerous, it would be a definitely good decision to ban them in public places as it would create a sense of comfort and a harmonious environment for all.
Sample3:
The mobile phone has become the most popular gadget in today’s world. Some people argue that usage of cell phones should be prohibited in the public places. Personally, I completely agree with this idea due to many reasons.
In my opinion, there are many health and social problems that can occur as a result of using mobile phones in public places.
Socially, a mobile phone can be described as an intrusive tool. It can disturb others while they are concentrating and reading in some places like libraries. Mobile phone etiquette is an important issue when mobile ringing at movies or in the libraries.
Users often speak with loud volume and annoy the others people nearby. It has become common practice for places like bookshops and libraries to post a sign prohibiting the usage of mobile phone. Also, many public trains offer a 'quiet zones ' where phone use is banned.
Another lethal concern is the health problems that can be caused by using cell phones in the public places. Firstly, I believe that there is a strong correlation between the usage of the mobile phone in the public places, like public transportation and increased numbers of traffic accidents. Mobile have been a major distraction on the road even when using 'hands- free' system (talking without the involvement of the hands).Some studies have shown that talking on a phone while driving is equally impairing as drinking and driving. Secondly, there are possible radiation impacts on the brain from the mobile phones, with increased possibility of certain types of tumours in long - time, to persistent heavy users.
Finally, the signal of mobile phones can cause serious problems in some public places like hospital and public transport by interfering with the signal of medical and communication devices. Even in the public transport if any patient wears implanted heart device, the mobile phone can interfere with it and it could be stopped completely. So mobile phone can have fatal consequences for patients in the hospital and other public places.
In conclusion, for the reasons mentioned above, I believe that the use of cell phones in the public places should be prohibited completely.
Sample4:
This is a true fact to consider that in the present days mobile phone has become a vital part of our life and majority of the people in the world are using it. However, this biggest revolution seems like has been a cause for irritation in some places.
Considering this some analysts insist that mobile phones should be banned in the public places. I staunchly agree with the above-recommended proposition due to a variety of notable reasons.
There are significant facts and reasons that affirm that mobile phones should be banned in places like hospital, public bus, train, library, shops, convention centres and many other public places because it has been the reason for the annoyance of other people in many ways . First and foremost distraction could be a significant factor why people get annoyed when other people talk loudly over their mobile phones. For instance, a library mainly focuses on providing a quiet environment for
readers; however, when people use mobile phones inside the libraries, the serenity of the environment is lost. The mobile phone should be completely banned in the hospital as it not only disturbs the patients and others but could also tamper the highly sophisticated machines that are used to diagnosis patients. The mobile phone usages in private cars are one of the main reasons for increased road accidents these days. The use of this device in public transportation is also a violation of privacy and people’s right to travel peacefully.
In spite of the views discussed above regarding banning the mobile phone in public places, there are some groups who consider mobile phone should not be banned in the public places. They opine that this is the primary communication device for people and if it is banned, people would suffer greatly and would face many incomprehensible inconveniences. For instance, if someone is travelling in a public vehicle and his office needs to update him for a very urgent issue, banning the use of cell phone would make it impossible. Banning the cell phone in places like shopping mall would make it impossible for people to get directions to a shop, compare products online and make an informed decision about purchasing a product.
In summary, due to some benefits offered by the mobile phone usages in public places, it would be hard to ban its usages in public places. However, I think that imposing some restrictions on mobile phone usages in public places would be a better idea.
Topic 3: The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the advantages?
Although not new in modern life, networking has attracted more and more public attention, especially with the advent of online social networking channels. Debatable as it is, the positive aspect of social media use as a way to supersede face-to- face communication is somewhat superior to its downside.
Given the fact that the current world is facing an increasing number of issues, it is sensible to believe in the dark side. Of the commonly-heard problems, the most serious of them is the fear that the human species, to whom emotions play a crucial role, might become robots , or emotionless machines. Sitting in front of the computer, or holding hand-held phones, for hours surfing the internet and reading Facebook news on a daily basis, users will sooner or later become more and more passive, ending up being couch potatoes, and are likely to forget the usefulness of in-person interaction.
However, we need to be optimistic as social media are not that bad. They will not turn us into machines that have no emotions. Provided that we live a healthy lifestyle with daily workouts, social networking sites, as the term suggests, will bring us closer and closer to one another simply because we are now living in a global village. Thousands of merits, including making friends with people from abroad, will result.
All in all, the negatives of using social networks instead of traditional meeting and talking appear to be overtaken by the positives. Even conservative people, mostly the old, find it hard to reject the power of social media. It is impossible to imagine how the human species of Homo sapiens has reached this far without social networking in the strictest sense of the term.
Topic 4:Schools are no longer necessary because children can get information available through the Internet and thus they can study well at home To what extent do agree or disagree with this statement?
It has recently been argued that schools no longer play an indispensable educational role as children can conduct successful Internet-based self-study in the home. Truth be told, I find this view unconvinving.
On the face of it, children today can certainly receive a great amount of information on the Internet whenever they wish to learn new things at home. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, it has undeniably been easy for everyone, kids included, to undergo eye-opening experiences when they get online. Never in human history has there been such great access to so much information just with a click of the mouse.
However, it does not mean that all children using the Internet are able to teach themselves efficiently without school teachers. Arguably, the vast majority of kids are actually in need of professional guidance from educators in how to select quality sources of information from the ocean of websites and how to get the best out of them. More seriously, at a young age, most children are likely to be distracted from healthy learning activities by a wide variety of unhealthy online games, not to mention the harmful effects of adult materials in the virtual world that suddenly pop up on the computer screen while children are using the Internet. Therefore, it could be said that children’s Internet use is one thing but learning effectively from its information sources is another.
In conclusion, despite children’s Internet access in today’s context, I hold the belief that schools still are, and will forever be, of the utmost importance in bringing academic success to children.
Topic 5. Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?
Bai 1.
The development of cell phones has made it effortless for people today to make personal and professional calls regardless of time and location. This essay discusses why the merits for users and society outweigh the drawbacks.
There are considerable benefits of owning a cell phone. The first benefit is that this device can allow the users to keep in touch with their relatives and friends wherever and whenever they want. For example, international students living far away from home can effortlessly communicate with their family members over their mobile phone, thereby helping them feel less homesick. Another merit might be that the development of mobile phones has greatly contributed to maintaining social harmony. For instance, due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, people in many countries are not allowed to go out, so they may suffer from loneliness and depression. Fortunately, cell phones enable people to share their thoughts and feelings with others, thereby helping them get rid of pessimism.
There are potential drawbacks of using a cell phone. The main drawback is that using mobile phones can pose a risk to people’s life in some situations. For example, making a phone call while driving can distract drivers and this is perceived to be one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in Vietnam. Another disadvantage might be that individuals today, especially adolescents, tend to spend much more time chatting with their friends on social networking sites through their mobile phones than going out to have face-to-face communication. As a result, this can result in bad communication skills and people may encounter difficulties such as when they need to attend a face-to-face interview.
In conclusion, the merits of being able to keep in touch and maintaining social harmony seem to outweigh the drawbacks of the irresponsible and excessive uses of mobile phones. Given this situation, it seems that cell phones have become an indispensable tool for modern people.
Bai 2.
There seems to be a growing popularity of mobile phones among young people. Is it a good or a bad thing?
Over the past few years, we have seen a considerable rise in the number of young citizens using mobile phones. To the best of my knowledge, it has transformed our lives and leads to both negative and positive impact on individuals and society.
On the one hand, there are several disadvantages of using mobile phones of young people. Firstly, smartphones have affected students’ studies. Today, it is true that the students are addicted to mobile phones, excess messaging, playing games, and talking to their friends on their mobile phones most of the times can lead to decline the time for studies. Students in Vietnam, a particular illustrating, are more interested in wasting their time on smartphones, rather than spending it on studying. In addition, most of the accidents that occur daily arise because of mobile phones. The mobile phones have resulted in dangerous driving, whose direct impact can be seen in the increasing number of accidents. Apart from accidents, mobile phones have the negative impact on health as well.
On the other hand, it is obvious that mobile phones have several advantages for the youth. In fact, mobile phones bring benefits to teenagers in many aspects such as education, social interaction, family, and fulfilment. First and foremost, mobile phones play an important role for young people in their social interaction. Calling and texting are the ways for citizens to keep connecting with their friends and their family today. Despite face to face communication, having interaction via calling and texting can ensure their friendships with their friends last longer. In term of conveniences, mobile phones are useful for teenagers and their parents which plays a vital role in parenting. For example, parents can get to know the location of their children and connect with them anytime by using mobile phones. Also, mobile phones allow the youth in a bid to search for information with the applications on the phone. The educational applications can enhance their knowledge whenever and wherever like e-books.
In conclusion, for the reasons mentioned above, the increasing popularity of mobile phones has both pros and cons to young people.