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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 17th July
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
News media are important in modern society.
Why are they so important?
Are their influences generally positive or negative?
SAMPLE ANSWER
News media have become an indispensable component of our daily life by which people can get the latest information and attain knowledge. However, news media also have negative effects to the society and people should be fully aware of it.
News media are significant as they give us the latest information on events that are happening around us or in other countries. For example, weather forecasts and the information of traffic situations broadcasted on the radio can help local residents to make proper plans for traveling. In addition, providing different kinds of new, news media give us a broader range of knowledge and thus enhance our criterial thinking in making daily decisions. Most importantly, to some politicians, news media are a platform where they can demonstrate their political opinions and get votes.
The wide spread and the rapid development of news media are positive to the society as whole despite some problems. News media have dramatically facilitated our life. Nowadays people can get almost whatever information they want by news media, which provides more access to information.
However, news media can cause problems as well. There is a possibility that some people will fully trust all the information from the news and lack judgment on reality. Additionally, news media can lead to social chaos. For example, too much dis closure of crime details would lower the sense of security in the society.
It is no doubt that news media are of great significance to the society and should be highly advocated. But citizens ought to be aware of its benefits and weaknesses.
