It is said that the fast pace of our everyday life, as a direct result of the rapid development of telecommunications technology and travel industry, has negative effects on individuals, nations and the globe. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Not surprisingly, many aspects of people_s daily

have undergone considerable changes because of the recent development in technology. It is particular concern that the pace of everyday

is becoming faster, resulting from the development in cars, air travel, telecommunications technology and the internet. As well as benefits,

trend is to bring problems.
On the positive side, the fast rhythm of

requires people to enhance efficiency when working and allows them to enjoy

. With the advance in telecommunications, people can make

by phone,

of travelling

.

access makes it possible for one to

various tasks without leaving their offices. Even though people have to travel every now and

for meeting business partners, visiting clients in other cities or other purposes, modern transport networks reduce the amount of time they spend on commutes.
The acceleration

the pace of

implies the expansion of people_s social circle. In the past, social relationships were limited by physical factors

as geographical distance and

low mobility.

nowadays, one can travel

and get acquainted with more people with those technological advances,

as

, the automobile and the telephone.

, the rapid penetration of telecommunications technology has made the mobile phone a key social tool and people

on their mobile phone address book to keep in touch with their friends.
On the negative side, the fast-paced lifestyle is responsible for the upsurge in lifestyle-related problems. Job become demanding and require worker_s full

, resulting in their depression and pressure.

the facade of continued contraction of official working hours, employees are actually working longer, primarily because fax, email or other communication devices have made them accessible to their supervisors, colleagues and customer after work. They have to respond instantly to voice and email messages from others. Private

has to be sacrificed.
According to the facts outlined above, the doubts and the negative effects of acceleration of pace of

are not well-grounded. People now enjoy greater well-being, which is reflected in more quality family time, less travel-related stress and close contact with friends and family members.

, they might have to accept frequent intrusions as a by product of convenient communication.