(Mai is having a video call with her penfriend in Singapore – Chris)
Chris: Hi, Mai. How’s everything?
Mai: Not bad. We still have lessons online every day. But this morning, when we were studying, the power went off suddenly.
Chris: Really? Modern technology sometimes causes us problems.
Mai: Yeah … By the way, do you like studying online?
Chris: Well, yes. It’s convenient and comfortable. You don’t have to get up early and get dressed for class.
Mai: But it’s difficult to concentrate. And I still want to go to class. I want real interaction with my teachers and friends.
Chris: Yeah … and learning online all day long causes us headaches and sore eyes.
Mai: Sure. And do you think that modern technology is greatly changing our lifestyle?
Chris: Yes, technology changes the ways we communicate with others.
Mai: And it improves our friendship because it’s easy to keep in touch with people living far away.
Chris: Certainly.
Mai: Technology is also changing how we live and work …