Ielts 雅思 口语全攻略 Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking Jeremy Chiron

What are the disadvantages of being able to be contacted at any time?

Well, it means your boss can call you even on your days off! I think that having a cell-phone is very convenient in general, but there are times when you don't feel like talking to anyone, or you are taking a nap because you are tired, or it is Sunday morning and you want to sleep in (= sleep late), or you are at a restaurant on a date, and people call you. But I guess it is okay, because you don't need to answer. Some people feel they have an obligation to pick up, but I don't. I very often set my phone on silent or on vibrate, so it doesn't bother me too much.

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   Do you think that modem communications technology has improved the quality of human relationships?
   

I think that computers and the communication software we use to chat online are very convenient and really save time, but I don't think that they have improved the quality of human relationships. I believe that many people in China are not good at communicating, especially face to face, because they are not used to this type of interaction. Sometimes, when they meet, people don't have much to say, and the conversation is boring. I think that we are not taught how to be curious enough in our culture. Young people spend too much time online, facing the computer screen, and lack conversational skills. According to me, a real relationship is when you meet people and talk eye to eye. These days, young people are too shy, or too dull to have a proper conversation. I think it is partly due to the fact that they use modern technology to chat too much, rather than going out and meeting people.