Nowadays many people read the news online instead of reading newspapers or watching TV. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
There is no doubt that these days are
people
who
preferer Change the pronoun
whom
obtain
their daily reports through online Fix the infinitive
to obtain
news
,
because they have rapid access to updated data, Remove the comma
apply
also
the report online brings convenience and diverse entries or search
. Fix the agreement mistake
searches
However
, exists important drawbacks such
as fake news
and a significant increase in unemployment in the mass media field.
In this
modern society, many people
prefer the internet for reading or watching the news
, because they deliver news
faster across a variety of convenient platforms, even for free and in many different languages, therefore
they could have access to the events in all world instantaneously in their cellphones. Besides
, the public can choose the topics they are interested in, such
as sports, politics, economics, sociality and more. Additionally
, there is no limit to researching news
. For example
, users easily obtain international information by clicking a bottom on their favourite websites like BBC or CNN, which provide recent success to the subscriber.
On the other hand
, when the public use internet to reading news
, they could be exposed to fake news
and several disinformation
, since not always the online media have a confident source, and they can use false or alarming Change to a plural noun
disinformations
news
to reach the attention of the public and generate more ranking, publicity or views. Another aspect to consider is the alarming increase of people
who are losing their jobs in the
traditional journalism. Correct article usage
apply
For example
, in this
decade, have closed many local newspapers in Antofagasta, leaving hundreds of workers unemployed, especially old people
and professional workers.
In conclusion, there is no doubt that reading news
online or watching shows has some advantages as well as disadvantages. On the positive side, the persons can know about all things that are happening around them and research all the information that they want. On the other hand
, this
trend has a vast impact on mass media jobs and expose people
to dangerous fake news
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...