Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

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Nowadays, media

has become

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have become

more powerful since the development of communication technology. The influence of media on the society is undeniable. It is commonly argued that, people who operate the media has the power to

control

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the views of others and little can be done to find the solution. In my opinion, I partially disagree with

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view. On one hand, it is reasonable that media

governs the

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governs, the

people to some extent. Having authority over the media means preferred information can be shown, while

disliked

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disliking

information is censored and removed from broadcasting.

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, people who

control

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the media have the upper hand in adding their views to the news while forecasting it. But most of

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information is believed by uneducated people. In short, it is clear that media can

control

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illiterate people.

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, there are some people whose opinions are not affected by the media. Educated people can figure out the difference between the fake and real news.

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, they have the capability to omit the distortions and think independently.

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, media controllers can

control

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what is being printed or telecasted, but they don't have

control

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people

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peoples'

peoples

person's

views.

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, if a crime is broadcasted on the television literates have the capability to know the truth of what is displayed.

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, educated

people

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peoples'

peoples

person's

person

views can't be controlled by the media. There is a huge difference between these two groups of people. Education is the main criteria that separates these people. Uneducated people can't categorize the news whereas,

educated have

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educated, have

capability

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the capability

to do the same. The only way to reduce the power of media is providing education to the people. Government with the help of NGOs should take initiative in educating the society. In conclusion, I am against the view that the media controls the opinions of the people. There are some other people whose thoughts cannot be controlled by the media. Education is the best solution for

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power house media

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Lexical resource: 5.0

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Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

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As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that the priority of the government should be to ensure a growing economy. While others believe that the government should focus its efforts on uplifting the less fortunate? Discuss both views.

Some people think that in order to be successful in business one has to study at university, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Traffic congestion is a worldwide problem for urban populations. What are some of the causes of this problem and what measures can be taken to address it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.