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Grammar issues:

      The passive voice
      Personal and impersonal passive



   1. Read the following introduction of an important technology magazine article

“These days we use a lot of modern technology to make our lives easier. But has this
technology really improved our lives? In my opinion, there are advantages and disadvantages…”

Taking into account the previous introduction, write an article named “Has modern technology
improved our lifestyles?”. Your article should have four different paragraphs. The first
paragraph should start with the ideas presented in the introduction paragraph above and in the
others you should write the following:

Paragraph 2: Write two or three advantages (why)
Paragraph 3: Write two or three disadvantages (why)
Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion: write your opinion (s)

   2. Write the article using the grammar asked. Use the passive tenses that you consider
      are more suitable for your article, but you should include or use at least four
      different passive tenses and/or constructions. Article length 250-300 words or
      more.

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  • 1. Task Grammar issues: The passive voice Personal and impersonal passive 1. Read the following introduction of an important technology magazine article “These days we use a lot of modern technology to make our lives easier. But has this technology really improved our lives? In my opinion, there are advantages and disadvantages…” Taking into account the previous introduction, write an article named “Has modern technology improved our lifestyles?”. Your article should have four different paragraphs. The first paragraph should start with the ideas presented in the introduction paragraph above and in the others you should write the following: Paragraph 2: Write two or three advantages (why) Paragraph 3: Write two or three disadvantages (why) Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion: write your opinion (s) 2. Write the article using the grammar asked. Use the passive tenses that you consider are more suitable for your article, but you should include or use at least four different passive tenses and/or constructions. Article length 250-300 words or more.