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Advancements in technology like the Internet have revolutionised our lives and we are getting more adapted to online services every day. Printed books are now being replaced with digital content which has opened an entirely new domain for its readers.
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Do you think that modern technology, such as the internet and computers will ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Internet·Media

With the rise in popularity of the internet, newspapers will soon become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Internet·Government·Media

Some people say that there is too much harmful content on the internet. They say the only way to make the internet safe is for the government to censor the content of websites. To what extent do you think the government should control what information is available on the internet?

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Media·Technology·Internet

More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree.

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Nowadays for many people, the internet is replacing regular books. What do you think will happen in the future and what is your opinion about this trend?

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Do you think that modern technology, such as the internet and computers will ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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With the rise in popularity of the internet, newspapers will soon become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people say that there is too much harmful content on the internet. They say the only way to make the internet safe is for the government to censor the content of websites. To what extent do you think the government should control what information is available on the internet?

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More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree.

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