Media
05.01.08
Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of
these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent
have?
05.06.25
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.11.19
Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
06.09.02
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such
as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children,
while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both vies and give
your opinion.
06.11.25
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact on local
cultures. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
07.04.14
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and
can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
07.04.21 =06.09.02
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do
you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
07.11.17
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, some people think there are lots of negative
effects for children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?
07.12.15
Today, it is common that TV news programmes show the images of disasters and violence to the public.
Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.
08.01.10
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children.
Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
08.05.10
Children can learn efficiently by watching television, so they should be encouraged to watch
television regularly both at home and in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.08.16 = 05.07.23
Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this
kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
09.03.05
Newspapers have an enormous influence on people's ideas and opinions. Why is this the case?
Do you think it is positive or negative?
09.05.16
It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language
skills than those who perfer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
09.04.18
If a product is of good quality and meets people's needs, people will buy it. Therefore,
advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a type of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
09.08.22
News media is more influential nowadays. Some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
10.03.27
Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on
doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What measures and methods can be used to
tackle with it?
10.09.25
A report indicated that many children between 7 to 11 spend too much time watching television and/or
play video games. How does the problem affect the children, their families and society?
What measures can be taken to control it?
10.11.04
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children, while others think parents need
not do that, as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
11.01.27
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, while other people
think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the
Internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
11.06.04 = 05.01.08
Nowadays, we rely on news for our knowledge, but we are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we
believe journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?
11.02.12
Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. How can countries ensure
that tourism benefits the development?
11.06.25 =04.10.16
We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which is having an increasing influence on our lives.
Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?
12.03.17
News media is important in our society. Why is it so important? Do you think its influence is generally positive or negative?
12.04.14
A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
12.06.09
Some people think news have no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12.07.07
Advertising encourages people to buy in quantity rather than promoting its quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12.10.27
Advertising discourages us from being different individuals by making us all want to be and look the same. Do you agree or disagree?