Discussion
The exam question asks you to discuss the influence of the internet on the way we live our lives. We take a starting point in the short film “Viral” by Donald Broida.
In the discussion we show, how the words from the following list can be used: due to, in addition, for instance, whereas, on the other hand, even though, in other words, finally.
The short film “Viral” shows that the internet can have both a positive and a negative influence on the way we live our lives. On the one hand, May’s life is affected by the viral video of her overdosing, which has led to her being separated from her son. On the other hand, May’s own video, which places her story in a context, helps and inspires people in similar situations.
The film also shows that the negative influence of the internet can prevent peop...