Gi i đ thi IELTS Writing task 2 ngày 25/11/2017ả ề
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Technological advancements have afforded people unparalleled opportunities to get exposed to
a wealth of news from both print and non-print sources. While some people may think that
the enormousinfluence caused by the news media can pose negative impacts on our life, I just
partially agree with this.
On the one hand, I concur that the media today has undoubtedly powerful impacts on
every aspect of life and this may become a negative to some extent. The first tremendous effect
of the media can be seen in the field of advertising, which is so ubiquitous and powerful
nowadays that almost every purchase decision made by the buyers can be determined by the
advertisements they have seen on the media. Too much exposure to advertising, therefore, can
contribute to the growth of a consumer society. Another is that the media can have a power to
make people become instant celebrities even for the wrong reasons. For example, Le Roi, an
Internet phenomenon in Vietnam, earned his fame overnight although he does not have any
talent at all. The society can be negatively affected by such a trend because people can be
encouraged to do the wrong things in order to attract the media attention and become well-
known as a result.
On the other hand, I still believe that the benefits of news media are worth mentioning. Firstly,
the diverseand popularity of news media have contributed to the globalization process
and cross-cultural exchange activities. For example, the media has always made the headlines
for World Cup, an international sports event, so that residents from every corner of the world are
informed of the latest information of this event, allowing people regardless of their races,
religions or nationalities to get closer and understand more about each other. This can
contribute to a more peaceful and solidary world. Secondly, in this fast-paced life, the media has
offered people with more choices for their recreational activities. For example, people can watch
reality TV shows and play games on the Facebook in their free time.
In conclusion, regardless of some negatives impacts, I still hold the opinion that there are some
benefits that news media can offer people.
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