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Lpe2301 SCL Worksheet 4 Sem1.19.20
Lpe2301 SCL Worksheet 4 Sem1.19.20
Read the dialogue below and construct an appropriate response for each language function
indicated. Your responses must be in complete sentences.
Ali, Krishnan, Nina and Leia are discussing the impact of media on youths during their
English class.
Nina : Good morning, everyone. We are here to discuss the impact of media
on youths. As we know nowadays, media is very influential in shaping
the way young people think and behave. Media here includes
television, computers, video games and social networking sites. 1. (To
invite opinion) What’s is your view about impact of media on youths?
Krishnan : In my opinion, media develops awareness about society and the world
among the youths. The youths usually live a sheltered life; thus, with
the exposure to media, they become more informative about the world.
It creates awareness about important issues such as political issues,
cultural issues and other news that will make them realise there is more
to the world than what is happening in their areas.
Nina : Interesting point, Krishnan! So, you’re saying that media can open the
eyes of the youths to see the world issues. Leia, what’s your opinion on
the media’s impact on youths?
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Nina : I get what you have said on how media can be a negative influence on
youths’ behaviour. Now, how about the impact of media on the social
skills of the youths?
Ali : 6. (To keep the discussion on track) Let’s move on the next point,
shall we?. I think the media helps youths to establish and maintain
friendships which is apparent in the social media. Social media
provides fun and interesting ways to interact with peers other than
seeing them in person. Social media can also help to nurture and
strengthen existing relationships where the youths could learn to have
meaningful, face-to-face exchanges.
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Nina : 7. (To agree) Yes, I agree. For example, social media is a platform for
sharing thoughts with our peers especially our age group. This platform
means a lot to youths as it encourages self-expression in the
interaction with their peers. Besides, some close friendships are formed
through social media and have benefited each other in multiple ways.
Ali : That’s right. Another impact of media can be seen in education. Media
is used as learning tools to enhance learning, to make learning more
interactive and to ensure active learning as well as deeper engagement
in the classroom.
Nina : Krishnan, you have been very quiet. 10. (To encourage participation)
Does you have anything to add?.
Krishnan : Alright. I believe that media can give positive impacts to youths in
various ways. However, content developers for the media have to make
sure that their materials would not have a lasting negative influence on
the youths.
Nina : Okay. I think everyone has shared their opinions on the impact of the
media on youths. Let’s now bring the discussion to a close.
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