Some people think that news has no connection with people’s lives; so it is a waste of time to read newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often said that any source of

news

,

such

as newspapers or television programs is a waste of time and has no benefit to the general public but I strongly believe

otherwise

.

Firstly

,

people

should be aware and kept up-to-date about situations and issues happening across the world, whether they may or may not affect them directly and despite their age. Not only does

this

produce an overall more considerate society but,

people

also

tend to be more educated and well-rounded.

Secondly

, many agree that it helps individuals improve their language skills in various ways.

Such

as broadening their vocabulary and getting to explore a wide range of sentence structures and new ways to express ideas differently.

Last

but not least, many

people

claim that reading the

news

has helped them pick up the habit of reading in general or allowed them to discover a new passion for a certain topic

such

as politics

for instance

.

However

, many argue that watching or reading the

news

can be boring as it is filled with a lot of uninteresting information.

Moreover

, many suggest that majority of broadcast outlets only cater to or target a specific audience

such

as older

people

and do not make any effort to try and get adolescence involved as well.

In addition

, a large proportion of the general public is either students or individuals with 9 to 5 jobs.

This

leaves many who do not have enough leisure time

consequently

, causing them to prefer spending the time they do have free on something more rewarding or interesting. In conclusion,

although

many argue that the

news

can be boring and unnecessary I think that it is a vital part of education as it is important to be aware of global issues affecting us now and those from the past.