2017雅思寫作范文：讀報紙是否浪費時間

　　Some people think news have no connection to people’s lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　有人認為新聞和人們的生活沒有關(guān)系。所以在報紙讀新聞，從電視上看新聞節(jié)目都是浪費時間，你在多大程度上同意或者不同意?

　　思路解析：

　　1. 完全不同意嘛!首先，報紙怎么可能和日常生活無關(guān)?事實正好倒過來，報紙的新聞反映出的就是我們每天生活的點滴改變。舉例，城市的都市日報講的全是和老百姓衣食住行相關(guān)的話題，比如說哪里修路，哪家超市搞促銷等等，這讓老百姓能合理地安排自己的出行計劃。

　　2. 第二，通過觀看那些電視上的新聞更新，如天氣預(yù)報，以及關(guān)于流行病和地震的警報，人們能及時地做出反應(yīng)來避免災(zāi)害。

　　3. 第三，這些媒體能提供很多日常生活知識。舉例，做飯，衛(wèi)生知識，健康保健，法律條文等等，這能給老百姓的生活提供實際指導。

　　4. 第四，看報紙是一種娛樂。舉例，閱讀那些報紙上的小故事，或是思考字謎題，都能讓讀者獲得一種精神上的放松和開心。

　　參考范文：

　　Nowadays, there is an argument that reading mass media is a waste of time, because they have nothing to do with daily life. In my view, this assertion is ridiculous, because it fails to find out practical values of mass media in our lives. My reasons will be explored as below.

　　Firstly, the assertion of “no connection between news and people’s lives” is problematic, because it is opposite to the truth. Today, the majority of newspapers and TV channels are regional media, and all they reflect and respond are closely related to day-to-day life among people. They typical example is a kind of newspaper named City daily, which features focusing on every detail of a certain urban area, such as the implementation of new social rules, the rebuilding of transportation infrastructures, the discount time of malls, the schedule of exhibitions in museums and theatres, and even the price fluctuation of local food market. By reading the news happening around, urbanites can gain useful suggestions and instructions for making proper decisions about their outdoor travelling, shopping, and leisure activities every day. Moreover, forecasts and social-crime reports from these media play a key role as a reminder, which keeps audiences from the uncertainty and dangers. What is more, common knowledge and tips of life presented in newspaper, from cooking to gardening, from children caring to money planning, teach readers with practical experience and skills, which helps to keep their lives in good trim.

　　Another problem of this assertion is that it underestimates the contributions these media make to the mental health of the public. Generally speaking, in an age full of fierce competition and stress, reading newspaper is an ideal way by which the audience can relax their minds, no matter whether the contents in newspaper are useful or not. For example, by taking a glance at the words on newspaper that has no practicality at all, such as stories of historic events and people, tidbits about movie and sports stars, as well as introductions of academic knowledge about science and arts, readers can lift themselves up from the pressure, worries and anxiety. Therefore, mass media well serves a positive purpose of entertainment which improves emotional stability and well-being of the public.

　　Overall, I believe this assertion of denying the importance of mass media makes no sense. The truth is, newspaper and TV programs have been proven greatly meaningful and valuable in the public’s convenience, safety and entertainment.

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