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IELTS WRITING: NEWS AND MEDIA

 

IELTS WRITING Task 2:

 

Some people think that news and media are affecting our lives in a positive way while others disagree. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.    

 

 

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A group of people believe that reports delivered by different media channels have a positive influence on the lives of the public while some do not agree. In my opinion, the media provide both a positive and negative influence on the general public.   

 

To begin with, the mass media serves as the fourth estate (the watchdog role of the press) in a democratic government whose role is to ensure that the government is free from any anomaly (irregularity) such as corruption. People working in the media inform the public about the different government programs that would improve their lives. In addition to that, they expose (uncover) public officials who are corrupt or involved in any illegal activity. Due to that, the general public becomes well-informed and gets educated about the various activities of government officials. Therefore, the existence of different media outlets enlightens (to give someone with greater knowledge or understanding about something) people about the different issues that concern or affect them.  

 

However, it is undeniable that the media has a negative influence on the public. Nowadays, they give emphasis on reporting news that is sensationalized (sensationalize – to present information in a way that tries to make it shocking or exciting as possible) as it easily captures the attention of the masses. Since they need a wide range of audience to sell their news to make a profit, they highlight news that triggers (to cause a strong emotional reaction) negative emotions. Take, for instance, the news of the infidelity of famous celebrities as their headline for the sole purpose of getting the attention of the general public. They do it because they know that it surely rakes in (to earn a lot of money) thousands of dollars. Thus, this kind of practice is unfavorable as it does not add value to the public.   

 

To conclude, the mass media brings both a positive and negative influence on people’s lives and that I believe is the role of mass media in the world.  

 

 

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