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Obsolete
Meaning:
not useful any longer as something more useful has been invented
Eg:
Smartphones have made landlines obsolete.
Ceased
Meaning:
to end or stop
Eg:
Rain has finally ceased today.
Avail
Meaning:
benefit or help
Eg:
His good intentions were of no avail to his family.
Fluctuations
Meaning:
a back and forth shift
Eg:
There were several fluctuations in the weather today.
Part 3
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
I don’t think that they are valued more or less in comparison to other jobs. However, the
magnitude that IT jobs hold has increased lately with our increased dependence on technology.
Is the quality of products worse than before?
I agree with the fact that the quality of products has degraded in recent years. I can claim it
from my personal experience. The equipment and machines that my parents bought, be it an
air conditioner, refrigerator, or anything of the sort, lasted for years altogether. However, when
I purchased the same equipment and machines, they didn’t work for more than four year
s at a
stretch. I think the technology is becoming intricate, but that has taken a toll on product
durability.
What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
I think DIY videos and articles available on YouTube and Google have made it possible to repair
anything and everything ourselves. Recently, my mom fixed her sewing machine by watching a
YouTube video. I have fixed my mobile phone and laptop many times by just searching about
the issue and finding a quick fix.
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