Band 9 IELTS Speaking Part 3: News and Photography

The video tutorial addresses questions posed by Ollie Altieri, focusing on the differences between written news stories and those with photographs, highlighting the impact of visual images. It also discusses the pros and cons of news outlets using user-generated content, emphasizing the challenges of verification and the immediacy of information.

What is the main difference between a written news story and one with photographs?

• Photographs make the story more impactful.

• Written stories are more detailed.

• Photographs are less reliable.

• Written stories are more engaging.

What is a potential risk of using public-sourced photographs in news?

• They can be easily verified.

• They are always high quality.

• They are always accurate.

• They might mislead the public.

Why might governments send misleading photographs to news outlets?

• To support the protesters.

• To entertain the public.

• To provide accurate information.

• To portray events in a negative light.

What is a positive aspect of accessing real-time photographs?

• They are less impactful.

• They provide immediate information.

• They are always from reliable sources.

• They are always edited.

How can real-time photographs influence global events?

• By delaying information.

• By providing outdated data.

• By enabling immediate action.

• By reducing public interest.