Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contact. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Now,the Internet has been playing an increasingly important role in our day-to-day life.It has influenced us a lot, especially on our interpersonal communication. For one thing, the Internet makes the interpersonal communication more convenient.We can contact with each other no matter when and where. The Internet makesfull use of time and space. What’s more, we can also share our daily life andknowledge through QQ, MSN, and blog with others. For another thing, theInternet speeds up our interpersonal communication. We can save time to do ourwork. However, the Internet also brings about many problems, such as safety problems,cheating and so on. Many people spend too much time on the Internet, and theydon't have time to interact with person in real life, which result in theabsence of ability in communication in reality.I don't think electronic communication can replace face-to-face communication. Although many modern communication methods, such as telephone, email and letter, are very convenient, in my opinion, there is nothing like face-to-face communication with others. Face to face conversation is the ultimate form of human communication, because it is interactive, allowing for a wider range of possibilities, communication in the complex tone, body language, can increase intimate contact.