The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
AGREE – DISAGREE (VIẾT THEO 1 PHÍA LÀ ĐỒNG Ý HOẶC 1 PHÍA KHÔNG ĐỒNG Ý)
STRUCTURE: 2551
TYPE 1: ONE-SIDED ESSAY
| Introduction | Exact paraphrase the Question | [1] | Many believe that S + V
It is a common belief that S + V |
| Answer the Question | [2] | From my perspective, I completely agree/ disagree with this view for several reasons. | |
| BODY 1 | REASON A | [3] | Topic sentence 1: The first argument given to support my opinion is that S + V |
| [4] | 1.1 Supporting Idea 1 (In fact, S + V) | ||
| [5] | 1.1 Examples/ Explanations | ||
| [6] | 1.2 Supporting Idea 2 | ||
| [7] | 1.2 Examples/ Explanations | ||
| BODY 2 | REASON B | [8] | Topic sentence 2: Another rationale behind my belief is that S + V |
| [9] | 2.1 Supporting Idea 1 | ||
| [10] | 2.1 Examples/ Explanations | ||
| [11] | 2.2 Supporting Idea 2 | ||
| [12] | 2.2 Examples/ Explanations | ||
| CONCLUSION | Paraphrase the Answer [2] | [13] | In conclusion, I strongly believe that S + V |
AGREE – DISAGREE (VỪA CÁI NÀY VỪA CÁI KIA)
STRUCTURE: 2551
TYPE 1: BALANCED ESSAY
| Introduction | Exact paraphrase the Question | [1] | Many believe that S + V
It is a common belief that + V |
| Answer the Question | [2] | While I think S + V, I disagree with the view that S + V/ I still believe that S + V | |
| BODY 1 | SIDE A | [3] | Topic sentence 1: It is true that S + V |
| [4] | 1.1 Idea 1:
To begin with, S + V |
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| [5] | 1.1 Examples/ Explanations (Cause – Effect)
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| [6] | 1.2 Idea 2
Another reason worth mentioning is that S + V |
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| [7] | 1.2 Examples/ Explanations (Cause – Effect) | ||
| BODY 2 | SIDE B | [8] | Topic sentence 2:
Nevertheless, I would argue that S + V because of several reasons. |
| [9] | 2.1 Idea 1
The first reason to be given is that S + V |
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| [10] | 2.1 Examples/ Explanations (Cause – Effect) | ||
| [11] | 2.2 Idea 2
Moreover, S + V |
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| [12] | 2.2 Examples/ Explanations (Cause – Effect) | ||
| CONCLUSION | Paraphrase the Answer [2] | [13] | In conclusion, despite the fact that S + V (Side A), I am of the opinion that S + V (Side B) |
| OUTLINE 1 | |
| [1] | Paraphrasing |
| [2] | Answer: Agree (one-sided) Counter |
| [3] | Topic sentence 1: Why some disagree |
| [4] | Idea 1: update emergencies/ pressing matters |
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| [6] | The reality is it is broacasted too much |
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| [8] | Topic sentence 2: reasons it is harmful |
| [9] | Idea 1: |
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| [13] | In conclusion |
| ARCHITECTURE/ CULTURE
(1) Pessimistic >< Optimistic (adj) bi quan (2) Prevalent (adj) = Popular (3) Nonsense (n): bất hợp lí >< Make sense (4) Fall victim to something: thành nạn nhân của cái gì đó (5) Enormous (adj) = significant (6) Put something into consideration = take into account Should be put into consideration = should be taken into account (7) Alarming issues = pressing matters (8) Geography restrictions: sự giới hạn địa lí = lockdown (9) Safety instruction: hướng dẫn về an toàn |
In recent years, media coverage of pressing matters and emergencies has become more prevalent. Although some might argue that this trend brings detrimental effects on individuals and society, benefits of it are far more significant.
It is understandable why some people think focusing on reporting problems and emergencies is harmful. One of reasons could be that if bad news is revealed too much, this would make audience more pessimistic. For example, when criminal or violent activities appear frequently on newspapers or media streams, this could make people scared and only see negative sides about life. However, it would appear to be a nonsense if media was forced to stop delivering issues and emergencies just because of people’s fear. This is because not everyone is scared and pessimistic when reading criminal news, the fact is that many of them just become more cautious about life to avoid falling victim to crime.
Furthermore, other enormous benefits of this practice should also be put into consideration. First, by reporting natural disasters and pandemics, millions of lives could be saved. Taking the Covid-19 pandemic as an example, reports of death tolls, geography restrictions or safety instructions have been found every on newspapers and media platforms, which does help not only warn people to stay at home but also assist governments to control the situation. On a larger scale, reporting alarming issues and emergencies can help raise people’s awareness and involve them in tackling these problems. For instance, by broadcasting illegal hunting on television, the issue has been ameliorated significantly in Vietnam as more and more citizens have understood deeper about benefits of preserving biodiversity, and some of them have even become activists shielding animal rights.
In conclusion, despite some minor negative impacts of media coverage of issues and emergencies, I still believe that it still does more good than harm.
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