3．题目： Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other , while others think that people have become more independent . Discuss both views and give your own opinion .

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People have different views about whether we are more or less dependent on others nowadays . In my view , modern life forces us to be more independent than people were in the past .

There are two main reasons why it could be argued that we are more dependent on each other now . Firstly , life is more complex and difficult , especially because the cost of living has increased so dramatically . For example , young adults tend to rely on their parents for help when buying a house . Property prices are higher than ever , and without help it would be impossible for many people to pay a deposit and a mortgage . Secondly , people seem to be more ambitious nowadays , and they want a better quality of life for their families . This means that both parents usually need to work full - time , and they depend on support from grandparents and babysitters for child care .

However , I would agree with those who believe that people are more independent these days . In most countries , families are becoming smaller and more dispersed , which means that people cannot count on relatives as much as they used to . We also have more freedom to travel and live far away from our home towns . For example , many students choose to study abroad instead of going to their local university , and this experience makes them more independent as they learn to live alone . Another factor in this growing independence is technology , which allows us to work alone and from any part of the world .

In conclusion , while there are some reasons to believe that people now depend on each other more , my own view is that we are more independent than ever .