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

There is a widely held perception that following

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news

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the news

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is unnecessary because it doesn't apply to our

lives

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paper mostly disagrees with

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reasoning, arguing that

news

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is central to understanding current trends and finding life opportunities.

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with, the idea of newspapers and TVs being unimportant to people's

lives

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may be justified because

such

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content is usually created with specific audiences in mind;

for instance

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sporting

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channels often target

sport

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lovers.

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, these spaces are crucial for learning about general happenings in society, and these have

credence

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an impact

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individual

lives

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. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic exemplifies

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well since devastations in other places served as an eye-opener for other nations to adequately prepare for the public health crisis.

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reason, the advantages of being a media follower outweigh the disadvantages.

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news

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helps individuals identify or find opportunities in life

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as it is used as a space for advertising, education, and connection. Whether

its

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organisations trying to grow their brands or recent graduates seeking employment, the media space can help

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its ability to immediately reach far places and people.

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, the potency of

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has been

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enhanced by the advent of the internet

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making it even more relevant to people's

lives

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that are increasingly becoming virtual.

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, it seems fair to disagree with the

dismisal

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dismissal

of newspapers and television programs. In conclusion, I understand the reasons for thinking that

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news

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has no connection to human life.

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, a balanced argument is required because some programs are useful to humans

finding

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in finding

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opportunities and getting information on contemporary trends in the world.

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task

State your view clearly in the intro and restate it in the end.

structure

Use clear topic sentences to start each paragraph and keep one main idea in each.

content

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coherence

Use linking words like also, however, for example, to show how ideas connect.

style

Break long sentences into shorter ones to avoid long and odd phrasing.

language

Check word choice and grammar to keep the text simple but correct.

strength

The writer keeps a clear view that news is useful.

strength

A real example (COVID-19) is used to back a point.

strength

There is a good form with intro, body, and conclusion.

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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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

271 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Informed
Current events
Public awareness
Local news
Global issues
Sensationalism
Misinformation
Bias
Community
Public safety
Health advisories
Market trends
Traffic updates
Weather forecasts
Educate
Raise awareness
Opinion formation
Decision making

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