Many argue that modern technology is negatively impacting people's ability to have meaningful face-to-face conversations. With more time spent on phones and online, interpersonal communication skills are declining as brief, superficial interactions become more common. However, conversation remains important for building relationships and sharing ideas, so efforts should be made to limit technology and practice engaging with others in real life discussions.
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Reading comprehension taken from the British Council web page. Very useful. Level b1/b2.
Many argue that modern technology is negatively impacting people's ability to have meaningful face-to-face conversations. With more time spent on phones and online, interpersonal communication skills are declining as brief, superficial interactions become more common. However, conversation remains important for building relationships and sharing ideas, so efforts should be made to limit technology and practice engaging with others in real life discussions.
Many argue that modern technology is negatively impacting people's ability to have meaningful face-to-face conversations. With more time spent on phones and online, interpersonal communication skills are declining as brief, superficial interactions become more common. However, conversation remains important for building relationships and sharing ideas, so efforts should be made to limit technology and practice engaging with others in real life discussions.