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Culture and the media

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Culture and the media

Look at the photo and discuss the questions.

1 What way of getting the news does the photo show? What other
ways are there?
2 How do you find out about what’s going on in the world?

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Culture and the media

Look at the photo and discuss the questions.

1 Talk about the last news story you found out about. What was it?
How did you find out about it?
2 What kinds of things do you enjoy reading about in magazines
or on websites? Why?

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Culture and the media

Look at the photo and discuss the questions.

1 Do you think the media should focus more on good news
and less on bad news? Why?/Why not?
2 How has social media changed the way we receive news?
Is this a good or a bad thing?

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Culture and the media

Look at the photo and discuss the questions.

1 What are some issues that you think the media covers too much?
Why do they deserve less coverage? Are any important issues
ignored?
2 Do you think the media has the power to influence people?
Explain your answer.

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