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Candidate B Fifty years ago there weren’t as many threats to society or the environment as there are today.
Threats come in all shapes and sizes these days, from natural disasters and pollution to terrorism. It seems as if there is always something new to add to our worries.
Candidate Ab i(Ss own answer)
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Candidate B I think there are remarkable things happening in the fields of science and technology these days. We hear of new inventions and discoveries almost everyday all promising to improve the quality of our lives.
In fact, our lives have improved in many ways. Take communication, for example. With the introduction of computers and the Internet, we can now reach people miles away within minutes. Whether it is by email, instant messaging or video calls, the results are instant. Apart from the social aspect, this has also greatly enhanced the way business is done and how information is transferred. Companies can operate more efficiently as work is accomplished and agreements are made online,
consuming less time and money. A great example is outsourcing. A company no longer needs to maintain large office spaces for employees when people can do the same job from the comforts of their own home.
Executives can also hold meetings online which allows them the flexibility of mobility. Regarding public health, I believe there have been great advancements in science which unfortunately are available to few people on the planet. For instance, much of the equipment used today for the detection or prevention of illnesses, is not widespread. Correct me if
I’m wrong, but I don’t believe people in third world countries know what an MRI or an ultrasound is. It could also hold true for some people in developed nations who
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are not covered by insurance or may not have the means for medical checkups and tests. Generally speaking though, people do live longer now and have healthier lives than let’s say 100 years ago. That is mostly due to improvements in treatments, inoculations and healthier diets and lifestyles.
In my view, we may also have faster or more reliable means of transportation, but they still mostly run on fossil fuels which are creating more harm than good in our everyday lives. So, although there is amazing progress in many fields there are also many drawbacks to consider.
Candidate Ab iI would have to say smartphones. They’re all-inclusive – you can send emails, text, surf the Net and even keep up with your social networks. In many parts of the world, they are already doing their banking this way.
So, I’d say they’re pretty useful.

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