Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
There are ideas that state that observing other countries in person teaches us less about them rather than watching them on media like television.
This
essay aims to indicate how unlikely it is to learn more through media compared to an actual visit.
rationally people
need to see or read about something to learn, in which the former is preferable. Therefore
, some believe that utilizing television in this
regard plays an important role, they justify that when people
watch TV they see everything in detail and there is no need to confront it physically and they will grab it as it is. Also
, they assume not only does it display every angle of things but it also
gives us a variety of options to choose between. For instance
, if you want to learn about sport in other countries you simply switch the channel to sport one as to the other subjects. In a nutshell, these people
insist on using programmes being shown to the public rather than other options.
On the other side, some people
care more about the spirit of the culture and situations and they claim that it is not possible to learn things completely by observing some programmes on TV as they may be distorted due to
some restrictions in every country. By way of illustration, in several countries, media are not allowed to display the truth and rather they should show whatever is in the interest of that country, As a result
, this
source is not reliable entirely. Moreover
, these idea holders are more meticulous about the exact message of situations and scenes and say seeing in person you can notice every angle of the scene you are observing because some things are not conveyable by image only. All in all, they believe in face-to-face interaction and visit to learn more.
To sum up
, we have to consider that even though TV programmes are a very noticeable way of teaching different material to foreigners, they are unable to illustrate the whole picture of the scene as well as
the exact message that is
intended to be transferred. Ultimately, confronting anything in person has more impact on learning.Submitted by keyhan454 on
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Try to ensure that the essay presents a clear position throughout the response. While you have included an argument for both views, making your stance clear and consistent would strengthen the essay.
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Incorporate more specific examples or personal experiences to support your arguments. This will help to illustrate your points more vividly and make your essay more compelling.
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Work on sentence structure to improve clarity. Varied and complex sentence forms can enhance the readability and sophistication of your writing.
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Task Achievement
You have effectively discussed both sides of the argument, providing a balanced view.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay is structured with a clear introduction, body paragraphs discussing different viewpoints, and a conclusion that synthesizes these ideas.
Support ideas with relevant, specific examples
Examples make your writing easier to understand by illustrating points more effectively.
Examples, if used properly, not only help you get higher marks for ‘Task Response’ but also for ‘Coherence’.
When giving examples it is best to put them after your main idea or topic sentence. They can be used in the middle of supporting sentences or they can be used to start a new sentence. There is no rule for where exactly to give examples in essays, logically they would come after your main idea/topic sentence or just after a supporting sentence.
Linking words for giving examples:
- for example
- for instance
- to illustrate this
- to give a clear example
- such as
- namely
- to illustrate
- take, for example
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