Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives.
Which viewpoint do you agree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In today’s material world, there is a great amount of debate on the subject of advertising. However, I believe that while we can be persuaded to buy stuff that is not necessary to us, our life can be improved by the new products that ads influenced us.
The first point to make is that advertising does make us spend money we do not need to. There are nowadays so many different ways companies promote their products and services, ranging from television commercials to simple flyers that we cannot escape. If, for example, you watch football match on TV, you will see the logos of tournament spo...
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