IELTS Essay: Neighbors

Vocabulary Answers

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There is little doubt that technological advances it is true that technology/computers

greatly altered changed a lot

around the world globally

decidedly negative phenomenon since definitely bad thing starting

far-reaching effects of technology on the human psyche are still largely unknown the impact of tech on the mind is still unclear

Proponents of people in favor of

contend argue

a variety of purposes many different uses

applies not only to traditional usages is true not just to old ways of using it

burgeoning innovations new things

artificial intelligence computers that are smart

The recent emergence of applications like ChatGPT release of programs like a chatbot

enable allow for

opportunity chance

efficient working well

productive getting lots of work done

enjoyable fun

taught responsible usage habits learn to use technology well

take advantage of exploit

well-rounded learners good overall students

future members of society people who fit into the world later

psychological ramifications of effects on the mind

centered around concerning

potentially severe possibly strong

evolved changed over time

properly interact use responsibly

digital world online life

vulnerable weak concerning

addicted can’t stop using it

less physically active not going outside as much

see the world through a virtual perspective embrace the online world

lead to causes

mild mental conditions related to anxiety and self-esteem small mental issues concerning being nervous and insecurity

more extreme ones related to disassociation and depression radical ones having to do with unreality and feeling sad

evidence what supports it

clearly expressed definitely showed

often-cited statistics on research mentioned a lot

rising number of suicide attempts more and more people killing themselves

since the introduction of social media platforms after social media has come out

regardless of nonetheless

tool useful thing

drawbacks in terms of general mental health downsides concerning emotions and thinking

negative overall bad in general

therefore carefully manage thus watch closely

screen time how much time on devices