48、Technologyhasbecomeanecessaryandimportantpartofourlives．Ithaschangedourlivesgreatly．Inmanyways，itmakeslifemoreconvenientforus：wecansendmessagesquicklythroughtheInternet，cookmealsinafewminutesinamic
48、Technology has become a necessary and important part of our lives．It has changed our lives greatly．In many ways，it makes life more convenient for us：we can send messages quickly through the Internet，cook meals in a few minutes in a microwave，and book train tickets online instead of walking to the station．However，in our increasingly technology-driven world，have we become addictedto technology？
Not too long ago，many children enjoyed reading a good book in their spare time．Nowadays，teenagers are more likely to be seen playing video games or watching television．Some people even say they can't go without watching their favourite TV programme．
Similarly，sending letters has become a thing of the past．It has been replaced by email，immediate messaging and other social media （媒体）．I think this is a huge shame； for me，there's nothing better than receiving a letter in the post．It shows someone has taken the time to sit down and write something； this is much more private than a conversation online．And for some people，especially the old，new ways of communication aren't so easy to use．I often send letters and postcards to my grandma to tell her about my life in France．
The presence of social media has，in some ways，turned us into anti-social beings．Instead of meeting up with friends and seeing them face to face，we now spend a lot of lime communicating online．Although online communication has its advantages-especially，enabling us to keep in touch with loved ones in different countries，we shouldn't forget the value of real-life human interaction．It is，after all，in our nature to socialize with others！
Admittedly （诚然），I spend a lot of time using technology．I depend on the Internet and my laptop to plan lessons for my classes．I use wifi on my phone to send messages via apps such as Viber and Snapchal．Even so，when I'm on holiday it is nice to turn it all off and have a break．Taking a break from technology is setting yourself free．
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