Advantages and

Disadvantages of Internet
By:

Group 6
Andi wijoyo (05)
Filda kabida (09)
Imron Rosyadi (11)
Moh. Anbar rasnu W. (15)
“ 1. What is discussion text?

Answer:
Discussion text is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in
philosophical, historic, and social text. In other word, Discussion is a kind of genre used to present (at least) two points of view about an issue.
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 2. What is the social function of discussion text?

Answer: The social function of this type of text is to explain problems based on different opinions or
views. So, the discussion text is not necessarily the opinion of the author, but mediates a problem
by presenting pro and con arguments.
 3.Write down the text structure of discussion
text!and explain!
• Issue : stating the issue which is to discussed
• Argument pro : presenting the point in supporting the presented issue
• Argument cons : presenting other points which disagree to the supporting
point
• Conclusion / recommendation : stating the writer’ recommendation of the
discourse
 4. Write down the language features of
discussion text! And explain!
• Using connective word; however, on the other hand, but, in other side,
although, etc
• Using modalities; must, should, could, may, etc
• Use simple present tense; s + v1s/es + o/c
• Use present continues tense; s + v ing + o/c
• Use simple past tense; s + v2 + o/c
5. Please find out the sample of discussion text and
analyze the social function, text structure, and the
language feature!
 Advantages and Disadvantages of
Internet
• The internet is a technology that has
revolutionized the entire world. The Internet was
first created around the 1970s. The way that we
think, conduct business, communicate, and
entertain ourselves, have all changed dramatically
because of internet. The web can be accessed
easily anywhere and everywhere. It is difficult to
imagine our world without the internet, but would
it be better? It’s hard to truly break down the
effects of the internet on society, but the best way
to start is by examining all of the benefits and
drawbacks that we know of.
• Internet has some advantages for human being. First, internet provides
unlimited access to Information. Anything you need to know can be found and
learned on the internet. There are millions websites that provide different
types of topics. Second, Internet can bridge the culture gap. People can
connect to people all over the world because of internet connection. Third,
internet gives us a big opportunity to develop business and marketing. The
ability to reach wider markets, collect valuable research on potential
customers, and conduct business all over the world, has created a virtual
business boom in history of mankind.
• In spite of having those advantages, internet has also some disadvantages.
First, Internet is a potential breeding ground for Illegal activity. Since everyone
can access internet easily, illegal activity can also be done more easily through
this technology. Second, the world is becoming more dependent to internet.
All of our important information such as our medical records, criminal records,
educational records, and finance records are very dependent on the security of
the sites that they reside on. So if one virus is designed well enough to break
through the security, it can shut down the economy. The last, children are
vulnerable and exposed by the internet. Pornographic material is the most
prominent, and children can very easily stumble upon these types of websites
and be exposed to things that they should not be.
• In conclusion, internet and its both advantages and disadvantages are now
happening in our world. If we use it wisely, we will get so many advantages
and vise versa.
 Generis structure

Issue : Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet

Argument pro: The internet has several advantages for human life.
First, the internet provides unlimited access to information. Anything you want to know can be
found and learned on the internet. There are millions of websites that provide various types of
topics.
Second, the Internet can provide the best solution in dealing with the cultural limelight. People
can connect with people around the world because of internet connection.
Third, the internet provides a great opportunity to develop business and marketing, the ability to
reach a wider market, collect valuable research on potential customers, and conduct business
around the world, the internet has created a very exploding virtual business in the history of
mankind.
Argument cons : Although the internet has some advantages, it also has some disadvantages.
First, the Internet is a potential place for illegal activities to flourish. Because everyone can access
the internet easily, illegal activities can also be carried out more easily through this technology.
Second, the world is becoming more dependent on the internet. All important information such
as medical records, criminal records, educational records, and financial records are highly
dependent on the security of existing sites on the internet. Thus, if one of the well-designed
viruses is used to break through security, it can shut down economic activity.
Lastly, Children are a vulnerable target and are easily influenced by the internet. Pornographic
material is the most prominent material, and children can easily stumble on these types of
websites and be exposed to things they should not be exposed to.

Conclusion : In conclusion, internet and its both advantages and disadvantages are now
happening in our world. If we use it wisely, we will get so many advantages and vise versa.
THANK YOU