Read the essay and answer the questions. ​

1. For people who live alone and for children.

2. Children learn to become more responsible by taking care of a pet.

3. Pets need care and attention every day.

4. They may feel lonely when their owners work long hours or travel a lot.

5. People should be absolutely sure that they have the time to make proper care of their pet.

Advantages: Easy access to information

It has become quite easy to access up-to-date information anytime, anywhere. This has been made possible thanks to modern technologies such as broadband Internet. Innovation and creativity.

It used to be very difficult to start a business, you needed a lot of capital, and there was limited access to business information. It's easy to start a business today from home.

Disadvantages of modern technology:

Increase loneliness

Social isolation intensifies, people spend more and more time in video games, use social networks, and they neglect their real life.

Job loss

Modern technology has replaced many human jobs, robots do the work that people used to do

Travel Agent:Good afternoon. Can I help you?

Ms.Ann:I'd like to a trip to Bath for me and my son.

T.Agent:Wonderfur. When would you like to leave?

Ms.Ann:Tuesday, please.

T.Agent:Right. There is a bus leaving our offices at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. It arrives in Bath at 11 a.m.

Ms.Ann:Okay. What's the itinerary for the weekend?

T.Agent:Well, on Tuesday there is a tour of the city, from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Then, there is dinner at Smith's restaurant, at 7 p.m. Your hotel is in the centre. On Sunday there is some free time for shopping. The bus leaves Bath at 3 p.m. and arrives back in London at 5:30 p.m.

Ms.Ann: I'd like to book it now. How much is the trip?

T.Agent:It's £180 per person. How would you like to pay?

Ms.Ann: Cash, please.

T.Agent: Okay. Here you are.

Ms.Agent: Thank you.

T.Agent: You're welcome. Have a nice day.