UPM-CALC/SEM1/2019-20/LPE2301/SCL WORKSHEET 4

LPE2301 ACADEMIC INTERACTION AND PRESENTATION

SCL WORKSHEET 4

WEEK 6 (GROUP DISCUSSION PRACTICE)

Name :ZHANG JUNWEI

Matric No. :201377
Group :4
Due date : 20 October 2019

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) _________________________________________________
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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?

Leia 2. (To express opinion/view) ________________________________

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For example, infotainment such as YouTube comprises educational

videos, step-by-step videos and tutorial videos which would provide them
with beneficial and interesting information. Besides, youths can watch
movies, documentaries and other entertaining videos to relax and have
fun. In addition, media will…

Ali : 3. (To interrupt) ___________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Leia : Yes, please go ahead, Ali.

Ali : 4. (To partially agree) ______________________________________

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Although media may affect the youth positively, it also has a very
negative influence on them, as they tend to believe whatever is shown
on TV and social media.

Leia : 5. (To ask for clarification) __________________________________

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Ali : Videos especially from YouTube or TV can have strong influence on

youths. Sometimes, small incidents or events in the lives of celebrities
and other famous people are hyped up to make them more sensational.
Not only that, the rise of violence on TV and social media is worrying as
many youths are unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. This
makes violence ‘normal’ for them. For instance, the number of school
shootings in USA is an indication of this very fact.

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?

Leia : Parental involvement in determining desirable programmes as well as

what is seen on social media is the best safeguard. Parents have to
monitor and control their children’s viewing habits, and they also need to

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limit the exposure of their children to social media by spending more

quality time with them.

Ali : 6. (To keep the discussion on track) __________________________

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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.

Nina : 7. (To agree) ______________________________________________

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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 : 8. (To take turns) __________________________________________

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Media also helps youths to keep abreast of what is happening, and it
gives them the right platform to express themselves in a manner that a
public place would not permit.
Leia : 9. (To paraphrase) _________________________________________
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Is that right?

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)
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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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