Some people think movies should only be for entertainment. Others think that they should also have educational values.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The media should include more stories which report good news.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people.

Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

Some people point out that there will be less international travel in the future.

Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?

It is believed that people who read for pleasure can develop better imagination and language skills than people who prefer to watch TV.

To what extend do you agree or disagree with this argument?

Nowadays, a lot of media, including newspaper, magazine, television, radio, and even the Internet, are publishing stories of people’s private lives. This practice be banned?

Do you agree or disagree?

The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which the goods are sold.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programmes has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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?