Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programmes on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?

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is not relevant for
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there is no point in wasting time reading newspapers or watching
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channels. I fully disagree with
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view. In my opinion,
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impacts us both directly and indirectly and staying informed of the happenings around us is crucial to ensure our well-being.
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is certainly important for us. Some
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assume that the only purpose of reading the newspaper is to increase our general awareness.
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is not exactly the case. Of course, our general knowledge increases when we follow
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stories;
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.
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shapes our perception of the world. When we read about a lot of negative
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, knowingly or unknowingly we arrive at the conclusion that the world is a dangerous place.
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encourages us to take enough precautions.
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, when
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read about
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in newspapers, they become more conscious when they share personal or financial information online.
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shapes public opinion. India,
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, is an old country with a very conservative way of living. Until a few decades ago violence against women especially rape was almost never reported because the victims were afraid of the social stigma associated with it. Eventually, newspapers and
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channel started reporting
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crimes and
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reporting has played a significant role in sending home the message that when rape occurs the shame is on the perpetrator and not the victim.
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, today, more and more women are coming forward to report sexual violence and
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getting justice. Obviously,
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helps shape public opinion and drive change. Financial and political
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make
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aware of the problems facing their country. They need
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information to know whether the government is performing well or not.
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stories about climate change and natural calamities
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influence
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to make a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprint. In conclusion,
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connection to our lives as it shapes our opinions, changes our perspectives and helps us stay prepared to face the eventualities of life.
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Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Electoral decisions
  • Global awareness
  • Public opinion
  • Societal change
  • Misinformation
  • Selective exposure
  • Echo chambers
  • Media coverage
  • Sensationalism
  • Practical information
  • Daily lives
  • International events
  • News veracity
  • Policy changes
  • Social movements
  • Alternative sources
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