If you are a typical teenager today, you use your player on the way to school, you text your friends all day ang then surf the Net, send emails, instant messages or play on your games console in the evenings. In my opinion, teenagen are completely hooked on technology and I believe this has s positive effect on their lives. To start with using the gadgets and devices that are available because of new technology makes life more enjoyable. For example, MP3 players make travelling more entertaining In addition, media devices such as mobile phone and laptops allow access to information and entertainment and make communication easier and faster ►Secondly, technology is a valuable resource that has allowed teens to learn new skills. For instance, many teenager, today are able to multi-task and do research using the Interne Furthermore, they have learnt keyboard and computer skills that will help them at school and later in their working lives. On the other hand, there are those who believe that technology has had a negative effect on today's teenagers They say that teens become distracted and waste their time with their gadgets instead of concentrating on more important things such as schoolwork. As a result, teens become antisocial as they prefer to communicate digitally instead of face-to-face. In conclusion, teenagers' use of gadgets and devices enriches their daily experiences in many ways. As technology advances. I think teenagers will be better prepared for the future. Technology can make our lives a lot easier. 2 Increased use of technological gadgets has brought security problems. 3 Technology can be unreliable. 4 Learning how to use technological devices prepares you for the future. a Machines and computers can break down and cause more problems than they solve. b Future employers will need employees who are used to technology. c Devices such as computers and mobiles are convenient and save us time. d There have been many cases of people having mobile phones stolen in the street and sometimes shopping websites are not secure. Plan Introduction Para 1: How can you introduce the topic? What is your opinion? Main body Paras 2-3: What is the main idea of each paragraph? Where should you write it? What reasons/examples can you write to support it? Para 4: What is the opposing viewpoint? What reasons/examples are there to support it? Conclusion Para 5: How can you restate your opinion?