Technology has changed the way people live, work, and communicate. Smartphones, computers, and the internet help people complete tasks more quickly and easily. Students can study online, and businesses can reach customers from different countries.
However, technology also creates some problems. Many people depend too much on their devices and spend less time interacting face to face. In addition, cybercrime and online privacy issues are becoming more common.
Even though technology has disadvantages, it continues to improve human life in many areas such as healthcare, transportation, and education. People should learn how to use technology responsibly and avoid becoming too dependent on it.
Discussion Questions
- How does technology help people in daily life?
- What are the negative effects of technology?
- Do you think people are too dependent on smartphones?
- How can technology improve education?
- What technology do you use most often?
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Indonesian Meaning |
Technology | /tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ | teknologi |
Device | /dɪˈvaɪs/ | perangkat |
Interact | /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈækt/ | berinteraksi |
Cybercrime | /ˈsaɪ.bɚ.kraɪm/ | kejahatan siber |
Privacy | /ˈpraɪ.və.si/ | privasi |
Healthcare | /ˈhelθ.keər/ | layanan kesehatan |
Transportation | /ˌtræn.spɚˈteɪ.ʃən/ | transportasi |
Dependent | /dɪˈpen.dənt/ | bergantung |
Customer | /ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/ | pelanggan |
Education | /ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | pendidikan |
Internet | /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.net/ | internet |
Common | /ˈkɑː.mən/ | umum |
Improve | /ɪmˈpruːv/ | meningkatkan |
Responsibly | /rɪˈspɑːn.sə.bli/ | secara bertanggung jawab |
Quickly | /ˈkwɪk.li/ | dengan cepat |
