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Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of school subjects. Other people think that it is a waste of valuable school time.

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The importance of global media seems to increase every year, so much so to the point of introducing news channels into the classrooms. I believe this to be dangerous and potentially damaging due to the nature of the media.
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Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Others, however, think that it is a waste of valuable school time and has no value. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Media·Culture·Globalisation

Some believe that it is good for a country’s culture to import films and TV programmes, while others think it is better for a country to have their own films and TV programmes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

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Media·Culture·Globalisation

Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to show imported foreign film and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Media·Globalisation

Some people focus on news in their own country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Poverty·Media·Globalisation

Some people believe when famous people support international aid, it makes the general public think about it. Others think celebrities make the problem less important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Media·Culture·Globalisation

Some people think that foreign films and programmes have a negative impact on local culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Others, however, think that it is a waste of valuable school time and has no value. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some believe that it is good for a country’s culture to import films and TV programmes, while others think it is better for a country to have their own films and TV programmes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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