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Opinion Essay

The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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  1. Band 8.0
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    The mass media have a powerful influence in shaping our lives. We have come to depend on them for information and entertainment, and in doing so we let them affect important aspects of our lives.

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    In this day and age, mass media have become an epidemic all around the world. So that, people in different ages follow and use them, such as television, newspaper and the internet have become more popular among individuals.

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    “People react according to the perspective they hold in any situation" is a well-known and accepted fact around the world. Of course, perspective is highly influenced by the information people receive through communication channels like TV, radio and newspapers.

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