Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In this day and age, the media has a growing tendency to cover negative incidents instead of putting emphasis on positivity. Some people maintain that such a trend can prove inimical to individuals and society. From my perspective, I do not fully concur with this opinion as I believe this development offers both merits and demerits.
On the one hand, media coverage of problems can lead to several consequences. First of all, overemphasis on negativity can induce inordinate fear among citizens. Due to the horrendous cases broadcast on TV every day, it is now extremely common for people to become defensive and even avoid talking to strangers for fear that they could become victims of unscrupulous people. As a result, society would be rife with patterns of ostracism and human connections would gradually weaken. Moreover, these news report can be destructive to young children who are at an impressionable age. It is possible that they will become apathetic or even imitate violent behaviors on TV.
On the other hand, citizens can also greatly benefit from the coverage of negative news and emergencies. Firstly, these news would act as a wake-up call for people to realize that they should be aware of many problems in order to protect themselves. For instance, news about fire outbreak because of carelessness can make people pay extra attention to inflammable objects in their houses so as to preclude similar incidents. In addition, news coverage on emergencies can sometimes strengthen the bond among the community. Take the case of Manchester Arena bombing as an example. After the terrorist attack, the news was widely broadcast to inhabitants nearby so that they can provide sustenance, assistance or accommodation for those who survived the attack. This occasion illustrates the point that negative news coverage can provide the necessary conditions for a great sense of humanity to emerge.
In conclusion, that the media report negative situations can have not only unfavorable but also desirable impacts.
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VOCAB HIGHLIGHT:
induce (v): to cause something to happen
inordinate (adj): much more than usual or expected
inimical (adj) /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/: harmful or limiting
unscrupulous (a): dishonest
concur (verb) /kənˈkɜːr/: agree
ostracism (n) /ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/: the action of intentionally not including someone in a social group or activity
horrendous (adj) /həˈren.dəs/: horrifying
be rife with /raɪf/: full of (sth unpleasant)
impressionable: easily influenced
a wake-up call: a thing that makes you realize you need to take actions
outbreak: the sudden beginning of something unpleasant
inflammable: easily burnt
preclude (v) : prevent
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