News 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?

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Nowadays, the reports on news channels and headlines in the tabloids are presented along with the visuals of

situation

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the situation

. Several people think that the images attached with the bulletins describe the situation efficiently than the text. According to

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a debatable issue. In the modern world with the help of evolving technology, the statements printed in the newspaper accompanied by the pictures, the headlines running on a Television screen have made the stories authentic.

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the audiences are easily able to understand the situation and the incidents happening at random places.

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, sometimes when the journalists are undergoing a sting operation they use some hidden devices for collecting video evidences to expose the corrupt leaders in a government and the other officials.

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, they use these images and videos to support the breaking news on their news channels, so everybody else can believe

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them.

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, the videos and images shown in the newspapers and televisions, in accordance with the reports are sometimes sensitive to a certain age-group and are always not appropriate.

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, a teenager watching

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the news

and suddenly comes across some violently brutal human or animal killing pictures which might disturb the person mentally and terrifies him forever. What is more, on various occasions, it has been observed that the images and videos do not completely reveal the truth and spread

rumors

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

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like a bush fire, which is responsible for the occurrence of riots and other major issues in several countries around the globe. In conclusion, I firmly believe that the combination of photographs and text is revolutionary

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, the news

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seems

genuine and make the audiences feel more involved.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

273 words

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News 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?

Fully explain your ideas

today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?