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Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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In today’s growing world, news providers such as television channels, online news handles and newspapers are investing a lot of money on International news coverage neglecting local news. I believe local news is essential to society as it can inform people about happenings around them.
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Today, media houses use most of their funds to cover international news. Although most people believe that local news is more relevant and should receive more funds I strongly disagree with this view.
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Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Money·Community

It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Media·Family·Community

Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Social media·Media·Community

Many people use social media every day to get in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Community·Poverty·Money

Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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