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Examiner: Do you use apps?

Yes! I’m an (1) . My favourite app at the moment is one called Stitcher. It allows you to listen to podcasts and helps you discover new podcasts. You can download them and then listen to them whenever you have time.

Examiner: Do you enjoy using technology?

Yes! I consider myself a (2) or a (3) I quite enjoy using all the new items like laptops and smartphones. All in all, we're living in the computer age and it's impossible to ignore (4) technology.

Examiner: How often do you use the internet?

I use the Internet every day and (5) is definitely my hobby.  I also do lots of (6) to practise speaking and social media like Facebook is a good way to connect with my old friends.

Examiner: Do you think you use the Internet too much?

Answer 1: I think most people do these days. My problem is that there are so many sites and apps that you end up checking them way too often and this wastes lots of time. It can also be a bit (7) if you are checking your phone all the time when you are with other people.

Answer 2: Yes! I think so, especially on social media. I often think I waste so much time (8) . I should really (9) from time to time, like going camping and (10) my phone and computer.

Examiner: What is the most impactful piece of technology in our lives?

In my point of view, the Internet is the most important technological advance of our time... It gives us so many new opportunities to discover anything we want about our world! You just need to (1) your computer and go online. And with wireless networks at home and public (2) we can do it easily and almost everywhere.

Examiner: Do you think Technology has made the world a better place to live?

Yes! the world is absolutely a greater place because of the technological innovations of the recent centuries. Think about it! Modern systems for communication have improved our ability to (3) and also to share ideas. New transportation has made the world smaller and allowed for greater (4) . People can transport themselves, their goods, or their ideas easily across the globe. With these few and great examples, it is obvious that technology has improved life on earth.

Examiner: What are the benefits the Internet brings?

Well.. an initial advantage the Internet offers is the spread of information. Through online encyclopedias to discussion forums, people now have access to information and learning (5) . The second positive impact brought by the internet is that it is making the spread of art, music, and literature (6) and generating a (7) .

Examiner: Do elderly people use the Internet very much?

I think that depends a lot on the person and their background. Some elderly people, like my grandfather on my father’s side, (8) using technology as widespread as a smartphone, so they also avoid using the Internet much. At the same time, others, like my grandfather on my mother’s side, embrace the Internet as a tool they can use for entertainment, news, or communication, just like books, cell phones, or TV.

Examiner: Do you think parents should supervise their children’s use of the Internet?

Yes, I actually think this needs to be of greater importance to many parents out there.  Although I don’t have any children myself, I work with children sometimes, and the ones that are allowed to use ipads, smartphones, or computers (9) often have a variety of issues. First of all, they may be exposed to content that is disturbing or shocking to them at too young of an age that they can really process it.  Also, prolonged play may weaken eyesight due to many hours spent close to a screen. Last, they may not understand the importance of their own online privacy, and even get themselves into dangerous situations with (10) . So, protecting children while they use the Internet is vital.

Examiner: Do you think information online is reliable?

in my opinion, most facts and figures on the Internet are reliable since society is doing a great job of (11) its content. People have learned to identify untrustworthy news sources, and many websites have increased the quality of the facts they offer.  Case in point is Wikipedia, which through (12) , has developed a reputation as such a trusted news source that Google often ranks it first on its search results.