1st Grade Writing



 129   How does television affect society?
H27年3月7日(土) 
TOPIC: How does television affect society?
POINTS:
  • Entertainment
  • News and information
  • Socialization
  • Violence
  • Commercials
  • New media
[ essay 1 ]
 
Since the advent of television, we have been able to obtain a wide of variety of information easily and quickly. Despite all the benefits created by watching TV, there are also negative aspects that we shouldn't overlook.
 
First, television serves as an important source of information. For many people today, it is a useful tool to digest current news at home as well as in the world. In addition, there is a wide range of other information available on TV, such as recipes for cooking or tips for gardening, which enriches our daily lives.
 
Second, television has an important role in socializing with family members and friends. By sharing the same topic obtained through TV, we can keep good relationship with people around us. Moreover, TV is one of the primary means of receiving emergency warnings, such as for earthquakes and floods. Information available on the traditional media like radio is not as accurate as what we can obtain on TV.
 
On the negative side, some studies indicate that TV promotes violence among children. It has been proven that children, who have long watched violence scenes on TV, show more aggressive behaviors. Also, TV commercials for alcohol and cigarettes are believed to encourage people to pick up their habits to drink and smoke at an earlier age.
 
In conclusion, television has a great influence on society. It provides us with a lot of benefits, but it can also cause negative effects on children. Mare sure that you are taking advantage and not falling into a servant of it.
 
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[ essay 2 ]
 
Television has become part of our modern life. We can get a variety of information through television, more quickly than other sources such as newspapers, magazines, or books. Also, we can have a good time watching TV. However, watching television is not always good. It can be harmful for young children. This essay will look at the pros and cons of watching TV.
 
First of all, television gives us a wide range of news and information easily and quickly. In the morning, we can watch a news program, including traffic information and weather forecast, and easily find the information you need within a few minutes, while getting ready for work or school.
 
Secondly, we can enjoy ourselves by watching television. Just by sitting in front of a TV set, we can have a good and relaxing time watching a number of programs such as movies, TV dramas, and talk shows every day. Without going to a far place, we can get various experiences in our room for free.
 
However, we have to think of negative effects of watching television. Today, some TV programs show violence, which encourages young people to commit serious crimes. Some young people are not mature enough to tell the difference between fantasy and reality, and consequently they can end up in committing atrocities.
 
In conclusion, although there are many advantages to watching television, we shouldn't be ignorant of the disadvantages. In order to make the most of television, it is very important to think of the disadvantages and try to minimize them as much as possible.
 
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[ essay 3 ]
 
Discussions about the influence of television often focus on the farmful effects on society. Despite its numerous flaws, however, TV still serves a valuable function in society.
 
First of all, people watch TV because they want to, not because they have to. It offers us a way to relax. For some, TV is a source of entertainment, from sports to movies to cartoons. For others, it is their main source of news and information, both at home and aborad. And with the spread of newer forms of television, such as cable and satellite, the range of content is almost unlimited. We can bring the world into our living room.
 
Of course, there are some problems. Some programs feature too much violence, and TV is said to destory family interaction; no one talks to each other when the TV is on. However, if you think these are problems, you can simply turn off the TV. It's your choice. For this reason, I believe the negatives of TV can easily be minimized.
 
It's entirely up to you to decide how to take advantage of its plusses and whether or not to allow television to become a harmful influence.



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