We live in the 21st century and we are surrounded by technology. Is it good or is it bad? Let's think about it.

The first thing that springs to mind is technology is great. It makes our life easier in many ways. For instance we have a lot of kitchen appliances that help us cook, cut, and wash in less time than 20 years ago. So housing has become much less time consuming. It applies to many other areas of our lives.

Technologies help us be connected. Most people have some kind of a smart phone that allows them to stay online, share their news with friends and relatives no matter where they are at the moment. Nowadays we have easy access to information, which help in education and business. There are numerous resources that give people the opportunity to study at home or be accepted in a university abroad without leaving their home country.

Of course we need to mention technologies used in medicine. They help save lives or improve lives of those who suffered from accidents or were born with some abnormalities. Technologies help us travel in quicker ways. The list of advantages can go and on.

But does technology have disadvantages? It does definitely. The speed with which modern technologies develop and our attempts to catch up with it make our lives more stressful. We have become more isolated, as more and more people replace real relations with social media ones. We virtually don’t need to go out to satisfy our basic needs like food, medicine etc.

Technology definitely improves our lives but only when used in moderation.

Translation:

Technology in our life

We live in the 21st century and technology surrounds us. Is this good or bad? Let's think.

The first thing that comes to mind is that technology is great. They make our life easier. For example, there are now many household appliances that help us cook, cut and wash in less time than 20 years ago. Housekeeping now takes much less time. And this is true in many areas of our lives.

Technology helps us stay connected all the time. Most now have a smartphone with which they access the Internet, share news with friends and relatives, wherever they are. Today it is very easy to access the information you need, which helps both in education and in business. There are many resources that allow you to study at home, there is an opportunity to enter a foreign university without leaving your home country.

Of course, the technologies used in medicine should also be noted. They help save lives and improve the quality of life for those who have been injured in an accident or born with a disability. Technology allows us to travel with less and less time. The list of advantages that technology gives us can be continued for quite some time.

If you decide to enter a Korean university, work in South Korea, or marry a Korean / marry a Korean woman, then the Korean language proficiency test (TOPIK) is what you have to pass. Today I propose to figure out what kind of exam this is and how to pass it as comfortably and successfully as possible.

So, first of all, let's deal with the decoding of TOPIK - Test of Proficiency in Korean. The higher your level, the easier it will be for you to get settled in Korea. "Getting a job" means both getting a job and going to university: the discount will be greater, as will the chances of admission.

There are two levels of the exam: TOPIK I (1 and 2 gyp, or in Russian levels) and TOPIK II (3,4,5,6 gyps). Level 1 is the lowest and level 6 is the highest. Surrender TOPIK I will help you with marriage / marriage, but TOPIK II necessary when it comes to study or work.

➤Structure. TOPIK I - these are listening (30 questions, 40 minutes, 100 maximum points) and reading (40 questions, 60 minutes, 100 maximum points). TOPIK II - listening (50 questions, 60 minutes, 100 maximum points), writing (4 questions, 50 minutes, 100 maximum points) and reading (50 questions, 70 minutes, 100 maximum points). There is a break between parts of the exam, so you can take a light snack and something to drink with you. But listening and writing in TOPIK II surrender together, without a break, so tune in that for the first almost two hours you will listen and write intensely. There is very little time, it is designed so that you immediately listen and understand, read and not translate, but immediately choose the answer, and while writing, do not think, but simply give out your thoughts in the correct Korean vocabulary and grammar.

➤Minimum for receiving gyps. 80 points out of 200 for 1 kup, 140 out of 200 for 2 kup. If, for example, you gain 139 points, then it will still be only 1 gyp, and if 79, then the exam does not count at all. That is, in order to receive the Gup, you must score the specified minimum. As for higher levels, the minimum is as follows: 3 kup - 120 points, 4 kup - 150 points, 5 kup - 190 points, 6 kup - 230 points.

➤More about parts. Listening. You listen to the text and choose the correct answer. TOPIK I listening is done twice, and in TOPIK II - if there is one task for the text, then you listen to it once, and if there are two tasks for one text, then you listen to everything twice, but without a pause. Reading. It's even easier here. Read and choose the appropriate answer. One of four. The letter is four questions for 50 minutes. The first two questions are designed to restore information: complete the sentence or write it completely. Then you need to write an essay for 200-300 characters on some information: graph, diagram, table. That is, we write in the format: “On this table we see the following information ... Firstly, ... Secondly, ... And finally, we can conclude that ...”. Well, the fourth question is an essay of 600-700 characters on a specific topic. For example, what do you think about the problem of fathers and children? A topic is given, a few leading questions and work on an A4 sheet!

As for the organization, the video has all the information. How to apply? What to take with you to the exam? I also talk about life hacks there, so be sure to check it out.

➤ Briefly about the most important.

Register early. Time it so that the results arrive at the right time.

You need to take your passport and pass with you. Everything else will be given out on the spot.

Know your abilities before the exam. Practice handing over the topic at home.

Read the answers ahead of time. And then just listen/read the texts.

Do not leave empty cells.

Friends, below you will find an essay on the topic "Internet" in English. You can modify it by adding a little of your own thoughts and using the useful phrases given at the end. Good luck!

The Internet appeared not so long ago, but now we can't imagine our life without it. It has entered many spheres of our life and simplified it so much that we will refuse this invention under no circumstances.

We use the internet in many ways: we communicate with people, even with those who live abroad; we share our knowledge, emotions, feelings and experience by means of blogging or microblogging; we find any information in less than a minute; plan our trips, book flight tickets, and hotels; purchase clothes and other items, too.

In other words, we have a wide range of online activities which help us to get in touch with people, learn something new every day and be aware of all happening in the world. We have got used to this level of information accessibility due to which we feel more confident and free to express our viewpoint.

However, the internet is not always a blessing as we become extremely addicted to it and may lose our communication skills. The fact is that we now tend to get stick to our smartphones and other electronic devices and neglect real communication.

This may lead to loneliness and difficulties in building real relationships with people. That's why we should control the amount of time we spend online and not to forget about our families and friends. We won't become closer if we keep in touch only virtually.

The internet can be a blessing, but we should use it carefully in order not to turn the blessing into a curse.

Translation:

The Internet appeared not so long ago, but now we cannot imagine our life without it. It has become a part of many areas of our life and has simplified it so much that we will not give up this invention for any money.

We use the Internet in different ways: we communicate with people, even those who live abroad; share knowledge, emotions, feelings and experiences through blogs and microblogs; we find any information in less than a minute, plan trips, book plane tickets and hotels, buy clothes and other goods too.

In other words, we have a wide range of online activities that help us connect with people, learn something new every day and keep up with everything that is happening in the world. We are accustomed to this level of accessibility of information, because of which we feel more confident and freer in expressing our point of view.

However, the Internet is not always good, as we become very dependent on it and may lose our communication skills. The fact is that we now tend to stick to our smartphones and other electronic devices and neglect live communication.

This can lead to loneliness and difficulties in building relationships with people. Therefore, we should control the amount of time spent online and not forget about family and friends. We will not become closer to each other by maintaining a relationship only virtually.

The Internet may act as a gift, but we must use it carefully so as not to turn it into a curse.

Phrases and words

This topic in English on the topic of the Internet will be very useful for you, since the topic of the essay and vocabulary are quite relevant. Also, this essay on the Internet in English will be useful in that, in addition to the English text, a translation of this essay in Russian is attached. Thus, when you do not understand the meaning of a word or sentences, you can find its translated version.

Topic "Internet"

We can't imagine our lives without the internet, computers and other gadgets, which unite all the users of the World Wide Web. The internet is a very important source of information for people. Nowadays, you can find there any necessary information not only for education, or work but also for entertainment. Nowadays people communicate with each other, using the internet, social networks are very popular and people can’t imagine their lives without online communication.

But we must say that using the internet has both advantages and disadvantages. The internet influences us very much, especially young people. There exist dozens of diseases that are the result of playing computer games, and spending too much time in networks. We do sport and walk less and less and spend time, sitting at a computer. Also, using a computer, there exist a possibility to become a victim of online fraudsters, which can try to steal your money.

The Internet has become so popular nowadays because people can use it not only at home, in the personal computer, but also they can go online, using their mobile web. So we can get any information we want, no matter whether we are at home or not. And in addition, the price of such mobile web is not so expensive.

Topic "Internet"

We cannot imagine our life without the Internet, computer, or other gadgets that unite all users of the World Wide Web. The Internet is a very important resource of information for people. Nowadays, on the Internet you can find any necessary information not only for learning or for work, but also for entertainment. Nowadays, people communicate with each other using the Internet, social networks are very popular and people cannot imagine their life without online communication.

However, it must be said that there are both advantages and disadvantages to using the Internet. The Internet affects us very much, especially young people. There are many diseases that are the result of people playing computer games, spending too much time on social networks. We do less and less sports and walks, and spend time sitting at the computer. Also, when using a computer, there is a possibility that you will become a victim of virtual scammers who may try to steal your money.

The Internet has become so popular because nowadays people can use it not only at home on a personal computer, they can also access the Internet using a mobile connection. Thus, we can get any information we want, whether we are at home or not. In addition, the price of mobile Internet is not very high.

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