IELTS Writing 2 Practice Test 22 Topic: With the development of media online, there is no future for radio

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IELTS Writing 2 Practice Test 22 Topic: With the development of media online, there is no future for radio
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Poppy

Posted on Jun 4, 2022

The inexorable march of new technology in recent decades has seen tremendous progress in the multimedia and entertainment sectors. In this present situation, many people believe that radio has become out-of-date and there is no need to listen to the radio for entertainment and news, and I myself find partially in agreement with this notion.

Radio has been the most prominent medium for entertainment for our predecessors, and it is an indisputable fact that many of them still carry a love for radio when it comes to entertainment. However, radio has been greatly supplanted by advanced multimedia utilities such as television and online social media tools in the past decade. The current generation depends upon the latest media for entertainment and daily news. Significance of radio thus has been diminished considerably and many of new age children are not even cognizant about the existence of such a media.

This state of dilapidation of radio is expected as radio lacks many features in terms of utility, such as its inability to transmit programmes in video format and to broadcast feature films, and so on. Moreover, it is an indubitable fact that our technological development moves forward with the invention of more convenient utilities which solve the inabilities of their predecessors, and this holds true as radio dates many decades back to television.

In conclusion, I am inclined to state that radio has lost its predominant stature as a medium in the hearts of the general public and its scope is diminishing relentlessly in the current population. However, it will remain as a souvenir from the past in the hearts of our old age generation.

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kasturika

kasturika

Posted on Jun 8, 2022

Band Score – 5

Concentrate on the correct usage of articles, prepositions, pronouns and punctuation.

For Opinion essay, you have to pick a side. You cannot partially agree.

Since it is an opinion essay, you are required to write about one line of contrast in a separate body after presenting two body paragraphs supporting your views.

Use C2 level of words and appropriate linkers.

Swathi b

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

Prior to the development of online platforms and televisions, audio transmission alone was the source of entertainment and news. Now that several platforms have become available, it is assumed by some that the radio is of not much need. On the contrary, I believe that the possibility of withdrawal of radio usage is far in the future.

On the one hand, with the advent of various news and entertainment sources, the popularity of radio has seen a downfall. People opt to read or watch news on their mobile rather than listen to a radio. Although, this is an efficient way to gather information on interested and relevant articles and hear music, it not always convenient to do so. For instance, one will not be able to read and grasp more information while multitasking but can do so while listening.
On the other hand, however, there are huge number of people who seek to be updated with news while driving or working. Radio system installed in cars are a handy way to catchup with statistics such as whether forecast, traffic updates and enjoy music as well. For example, the FM station ‘Red FM’ is extremely famous for the live updates of traffic status in busy roads at peak hours. Thus, increasing the scope of radio use.

In conclusion, it is an undeniable fact that the use of radio is not as popular as it was when it was invented, but it is also true that the use of this broadcasting technology not on the verge of extinction.

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Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

Band: 5.5

Cohesion: Learn the usage of the linkers of contrast . Also learn the difference between linkers of addition and linkers of contrast.

This is an opinion essay, which means you will need a linker of addition for transitioning to the next para ( since you will be supporting your view in both paras) . You have used a linker of contrast here, which will give an impression that you are writing something against your view in the next para.

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