Ejercicio 4.1 · Inglés PAU Galicia Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2026

4.1. Imagine you work for an online magazine. Write an article discussing whether technology improves or damages human relationships, and explore how digital tools affect personal connections, family life, and friendships. (140 words)

Solución: Sample answer: Connecting Screens, Disconnecting Hearts? In our modern world, digital devices have completely changed how we interact. While technology allows us to maintain instant contact with friends and relatives across the globe, it also poses significant challenges to face-to-face communication. On the one hand, social media and messaging apps help us share daily moments, organise events, and keep in touch with distant family members. For many, digital tools provide support and community that would otherwise be out of reach. On the other hand, the constant presence of smartphones often disrupts meaningful conversations at home. Quality family time is frequently interrupted by notifications, and friendships may become superficial when reduced to text messages and likes. In conclusion, technology itself is neither good nor bad. If we set healthy boundaries and prioritise real-life interactions, digital tools can enrich our relationships rather than weaken them.