IELTS Speaking for Success 🛜The internet (Part 1) + Transcript
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Aug 12, 2025 The hosts humorously explore our reliance on the internet, comparing it to air and water. They reflect on how internet habits have evolved since the early 2000s and discuss the drawbacks of a life unplugged. The conversation includes the unique idea of a 'social battery,' sharing experiences of offline activities like yoga and nature tracking. They also examine the balancing act between online interests and real-world relationships, providing insights into how the internet shapes our daily interactions.
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Internet As Modern Necessity
- Maria and Rory compare the internet to air and water to show its centrality in modern life.
- They imply daily life now depends on constant connectivity.
Rory Runs Work And Social Life Online
- Rory says he uses the internet constantly and runs his work and social life from it.
- He can leave his phone for yoga without severe anxiety, so he denies being addicted.
Average Daily Internet Use
- The hosts cite 2024 stats that people average six hours online per day.
- They present this as a surprising but normalized figure.