[Vania A] Writing Practice Test 1102505

The bar graph illustrate how mobile phones, classified by brands, are sold from 2009 to 2013.

Overall, Samsung, Apple and ZTE experience upward trend over four years period. In contrast, other brands such as Nokia and LG were gradually decreased.

Firstly, Apple represents the lowest number of phones sold in 2009, followed by ZTE and Samsung, it sold around 25, 50 and 240 respectively. ZTE sales gradually increase throughout the year, start from 50 phones sold, continue increase to around 52 and 60 in 2011 and 2013 accordingly. However, in the same year, a significant increase happens to Apple and Samsung, the amount of phones sold is around 320 and 90 in 2011 and 2013 respectively.

In the contrary, Nokia starts off high approximately 440 phones sold in 2009, a slight decrease to 420, and a magnificent drop to 250 in 2013. On the other side, LG trend decrease modestly from around 120 (in 2009), approximately 90 (in 2011) and finally to around 70 in 2013.

As the time pass by, the world is changing rapidly and so the people are. However, for some people, doing repetitive activities comfortably is enough for them, even though changes happen. As a person who value progress and impovements, I oppose to the view.

There are changes in every aspects of our life. Inventors are raging to release new technology, such as smart phones aiming to make things more effective. However, some people prefer to live their monotonous life and choose have a simple old phone with buttons. For example, my grandmother always refuse to use a touchscreen phones even though it has entertainment feature in it, because they are simply not curious and feel like it is time consuming to learn all the new technology. They believe that as long as they could call and text someone, there is nothing to worry about.

On the other hand, the millenials are always updated with the technology and willing to purchase a hundred dollars to be modernized. They have different mindset in spending their lives as they aim for enhancement. For instance, the smartphones enable them to have online delivery and transportation. In result, they are able to stay at home and do other particular things instead of going outside. Besides, it is easier for them to mobile to any destinations as online drivers will come and pick-up.

In conclusion, though both views offer valid points, in my opinion, changes bring more good than harm, which helps people in several aspects of their life to be more advance.