IELTS preparation materials

Many people feel that media coverage is becoming increasingly biased today. Why is this? What can be done to fix this problem?   There is a growing concern about modern mass media becoming increasingly biased nowadays. As a result, individuals suffer from the problem of distorted information and lack of trust in the news. This is due to the growing media commercialisation when profit becomes more important than objectivity. However, there are a number of measures that can be implemented to resolve the issue of biased news coverage. One of the most serious causes of media bias is their dependence of advertising income. Mass media because of this are worried about clicks, views and ratings, which leads to complex issues being simplified and emotionally loaded details being prioritised. This, in turns, leads to the selection of facts, while alternative viewpoints tend to be ignored. Such coverage forms a distorted idea of reality among the audience and to a great extent und...

 Some people think that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Today, people increasingly face difficult circumstances, such as dissatisfaction at work or financial instability. While some believe that accepting such situations is the most sensible approach, others argue that actively attempting to improve them leads to better outcomes. I firmly support the latter view, as confronting difficulties often results in long-term personal and professional growth. On the one hand, accepting an unfavourable situation can sometimes help individuals preserve emotional stability. Constantly resisting unavoidable circumstances may create unnecessary stress, particularly when major life changes are unrealistic in the short term. For example, a person who temporarily accepts a poorly paid job while supporting family members may experience...

The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.   Sample answer 1: The line graph illustrates international tourist arrivals, measured in millions, in five regions of the world between 1990 and 2005. Overall, tourist numbers increased in all areas over the period. North America consistently attracted the highest number of visitors, whereas Central and Eastern Europe experienced the most dramatic growth and almost caught up with North America by the end of the timeframe. Among the regions with higher figures, North America remained the clear leader throughout. Starting at just over 70 million arrivals in 1990, this figure rose steadily to a peak of around 90 million in 2000 before edging down slightly to approximately 85 million in 2005. Central and Eastern Europe followed a markedly steeper upw...