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Television has had a significant influence on people's lives. Is this influence mostly positive or negative?
Band 7+ Essay Outline
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Positive: education, news awareness, entertainment, cultural sharing
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Negative: passivity, violence, consumerism, reduced social interaction
Key Vocabulary
televisionbroadcastingeducational programmingsedentarymedia consumptioncultural influenceadvertisingscreen time
Writing Tips for This Topic
This is a opinion essay. Clearly state your position in the introduction and support it consistently.
Use the vocabulary above naturally — don't force words in. Aim for 250-280 words.
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