Since its development in the 1970s, the Internet has become a key tool for

obtaining information and for communication all over the world. The Internet has
both advantages and disadvantages but, overall, I believe the advantages are
stronger than the disadvantages.
Firstly the Internet has made work and social life much easier. Sending emails
and using video conferencing in the workplace have made business quicker and
more efficient. For example, in the past, people often had to travel long distances
for meetings and now they can video call instead. Also, the Internet makes it easier
to keep in contact with family and friends through email and social networking
websites. People can give friends and relatives their news quickly and easily. In
addition, meetings, parties and social events for large groups of people are easier to
organize in this way. Besides, finding out information online is much quicker than
visiting libraries or making expensive phone calls. Finally, the Internet can help us
with entertainment. Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok assist others have a
opportunity to express themselves, like me right now and they are applications that
do us a favor to relax after stressful lessons. For instance, you can enjoy
On the other hand, people claim the Internet has disadvantages. Some people say
that the Internet makes people lazy. For example, people now do lots of things
online, like shopping and socializing, when it might be better for them to do these
things in the ‘real’ world. Furthermore, the Internet contains a lot of information
which is not correct. This is because anyone can put anything they want on the
Internet and it is not always checked for accuracy or truth. Moreover, violent films
or photos can have a negative influence on plenty of people, especially children.
Users need to be sure that the websites they look at are reliable sources of
information.
In conclusion, although it has advantages and disadvantages, the Internet has
made life so much easier in so many ways, that, as long as people know how to use
it effectively, it can be an excellent tool.