It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do the advantages of this development for society outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many people will stay home to watch a live performance (for example, a sports match or a concert) because they can see everything on a TV or computer screen. To what extent you agree or disagree?
A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?
Public media like the internet, newspapers, radio and TV should be strictly controlled to restrict the kind of content they show nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact in local culture. What do you think have been the impact? Do you think the advantage overweigh disadvantage?
Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, there are many TV shows that allow ordinary people to go on television and become celebrities, even though really, they have no talent. People should not be allowed to go on TV shows unless they can demonstrate some skill or talent that is entertaining. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Many people today spend most of their free time at home watching TV series or movies instead of going out. Do You think this is right or wrong ?
Ordinary people try to copy famous people either by reading magazines or watching TV. What are the reasons of doing this? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
TOPIC: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Media surround us,from the shows we watch on tv to the music we listen on the radio. How does media affect the society? Do you agree that the media has more disadvantages than benefits?
TVs are increasingly showing crimes and criminal reports. Why is it getting so popular? What are the effects of this on society?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and tv channels. To what extent do the disadvantahes of this outweigh the advantages
Topic 2: When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
Advertising campaigns on TV that are targeted at children should be banned. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?“
schoole should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films tv and computer instead. to what extent do you agree with this.
With the help of the Internet and TV, more people are becoming famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
in many countries doday,crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming more and more popular why do you think that these books and tv shows are popular? what is your opinopn of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
You bought a TV a week ago but when you're got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
▪️introduce yourself
▪️explain the problem
▪️and state what action you would like from the company
Some people say free time acitvities for the children should be organized by the parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
Is the radio the best way to get news, OR is TV better for this purpose.Discuss both views and give your opnion.
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that reading stories from story book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. What extent do you agree or disagree.
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by picturers. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Write about following topic: New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
57.Nowadays, there are many television advertisements aimed at children. What are the effects of these advertisments on children? Should TV advertisements be controlled?
Students learn far more from teachers at schools and universities than from other sources such as the Internet and TV programs. Do you agree or disagree?
Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What methods can be used to tackle it?
Some people believe that reading stories from stroy book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. What extent do you agree or disagree
Many people today prefer to get news online rather than from newspapers or TV.Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
It has been said that people who read for pleasure have more developed imaginations and better language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think watching tv is bad for children, while others think that watching tv has more beneficial effects on children. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that family has greater influence in child life and development as compared to other factors such as friends, tv, music and so on? Do you agree or disagree with the content ?
In many countries today, crime TV shows are becoming more popular/ Why do you think they are popular? What is ypur opinion of these shows?
The tv and the internet provide opportunity to ordinary people to become famous.Is this a positive or a negative development?
In recent years,tv has contributed most to changing people's quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The bar chart provides information about two kinds of TV shows viewed by male and female audience and 4 different age groups in Australia.
Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? – Disagree -
Nowadays young people mostly learn by reading books or watching movies and TV shows, rather than personal experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
Students in school or university learn more from classes of teachers than other resources (e.g. Internet or TV), do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that all popular TV programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers.Why do they do this?Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programs has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the age 18 to 25 age group used to watch TV in Canada in 2009 and 2019.
A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor.–
Describe your point of view.
Say what you like about the show and why.
Ask the newspaper to take some action.
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world we see the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Commoners try ti imitate celebrities and other rich people they watch TV or in magzines.What are the causes behinnd this?In your opinion ,is it good or bad idea?