TOEFL writing practice I(some/others)

 

Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with?

With the advance of the technology, the internet becomes the most popular and innovative creation and it provides individuals with immediate access to an abundant supply of information within the world of technology. However, some concern that it may trigger problem when an endless data are unlimitedly being provided. In my opinion, even if problems such as social alienation, Cyber Crime, fraud generally arise with advantages on the internet, users still have a greater benefit from this extensively employed instrument. Below are the reasons for my position, elaborated as follow, which I support the latter statement.

First of all, one of obvious advantage is communication. With the internet, it has covered the world-wide network, and no matter how far you are, you can instantaneously contact even from remotest of the locations. Getting in touch with families and friends becomes easier through it. Not just getting with relatives, but it has also allowed businesses for having more accessible through the internet, providing the alternative option, which we can work from home today. However, prior to the advent of the internet, one is not likely to communicate with others in less than a minute. It completely enables one to be connected all over the world and make businesses more easily access to the global market. 

Secondly, search engines like Google, Firefox and Yahoo contain extensive information on financial issues, government law and service, marketing information, economic affairs, technical information, educational and academic issues, new ideas and technical support. The variety enables anyone to search accessibly for information to choose the types of sources they would like to utilize or take an advantage of getting a better understanding of a subject. For example, if graduate students intend to conduct a research, a bunch of information on the internet such as online encyclopedias, university studies, discussion boards allow them to search for free or paid full-text article and books from academic publisher and universities.

Lastly, ever since the commercialization of the internet, the business world has never been the same. The ability to collect valuable research on potential customers and conduct business in other parts of the country or world has created a virtual business boom that one could never foresee before. For example, small businesses might only need an email address to communicate with their clients, customers, and suppliers electronically. Other businesses might use their website to conduct their entire business online.

Based on the reasons mentioned above, I am convinced that the application of the Internet do benefit people a lot in terms of availability, variety, and prosperity.