You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Reporting of crimes and other kinds of violent news on television and in newspapers can have adverse consquences. This kind of information should be restricted from being shown in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? You should write at least 250 words.

Television and newspapers play a vital role in creating mass awareness whether it be violent or not. I strongly agree that
such
criminal
activities
going on around the world should be exposed to all so that we can know that they exist and become wise beforehand. Criminal
activities
such
as robbery , kidnapping, rape , murder and so on are increasing day by day. Not until various means and
medias
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media
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such
as newspapers
have
Verb problem
were
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discovered ,
we
Correct word choice
that we
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knew
Wrong verb form
know
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nothing
Correct pronoun usage
anything
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about various information
beside
Replace the word
besides
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our own
place
.
For instance
: in some specific places like tourist areas, the problem of
pickpocket
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pickpocketing
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is a serious issue
in
Change preposition
apply
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all around the world.
Therefore
,
such
news can prevent tourists and even local people
to fall
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from falling
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from their trap and
lose
Wrong verb form
losing
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the
Correct article usage
apply
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money. 
Similarly
, it is not safe to travel to places like Iraq where people are randomly shot by
the
Correct article usage
apply
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terrorists
there
Rephrase
apply
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.
Hence
, we should look into the news for which
place
is safe to travel as well.
Secondly
, it might be disheartening and can affect mental health to know
such
inhuman
activities
taking
place
.
However
, if
such
information
are
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is
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shared ,
such
activities
can decrease or get rid of from happening . In fact, several strong measures can be taken to prevent them by the government from happening in his or her
place
.
To conclude
, prevention is better than cure. If anything bad is going to happen
such
as war or robbery,
such
news
are
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is
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to be shared and create awareness among people.
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You have addressed the task effectively by giving reasons and examples why reporting crimes and violent news should not be restricted.
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The essay presents a well-rounded argument and considers different perspectives on the issue.

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