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

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Question:
The media should include more stories that report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Answer Hints:
1 Introduction
  • Paraphrase the question.
  • State your opinion (e.g., good news is important, but bad news is also necessary).
2 Body Paragraph 1 – Arguments for Vegetarianism
  • Reduces stress and fear from constant adverse reports.
  • Inspires people with positive examples (science, community work, kindness).
  • Balances the overall tone of media coverage.
3 Body Paragraph 2 – Arguments against Forcing Everyone
  • Main role of media: inform the public about serious problems.
  • Negative stories can raise awareness and push for solutions.
  • Example: reporting on COVID-19 helped governments and citizens take action.
4 Conclusion
  • Summarize both sides.
  • Repeat your opinion: media should balance positive and negative news.
Answer 1
Some people argue that the media should publish more positive stories, rather than focusing mainly on adverse events...

On the one hand, including more good news can bring positive effects to society. Constant exposure to crime, disasters, and conflicts may create fear, stress, or even hopelessness among viewers...

On the other hand, it would be unrealistic and even harmful if the media focused only on positive stories...

In conclusion, I believe the media should strike a balance: it ought to highlight positive stories to inspire hope, but it must not ignore adverse events that people need to know about...
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