Is Television Good or Bad for People?Some people claim that television is a best friend, while others think of television as the root of all evil. Many people blame the television for society's violence and misinformation, while others see it as a rich resource for education and entertainment. Who is right? For those who are asking this question, you will find the costs and benefits of watching television in the following paragraphs.


In this busy, expensive life, television is an easy and cheap source of entertainment and information. From some entertainments provided by televisions channel we can relax ourselves after having a hand-full day of work. By watching international news, we will always be up to date with breaking news around the world. Do-it-yourself shows can also give us easy access to do many interesting activities in our lives


However, crime and violence contents in television may have negative effects on impressionable children Children who are exposed to violent acts continuously are more likely to display violent behavior in their lives. Ongoing studies have shown a lasting correlation between watching violence on television in childhood and aggression that continues into adulthood. Moreover, watching too much television is not good for your health and makes you antisocial. Studies have shown that excessive TV watching (more than 3 hours a day) can contribute to sleep difficulties, behavior problems, lower grades, and other health issues. Watching television fills the time a person might have spent doing important, enriching things like interacting socially with other human beings, being physically active, discovering the outdoors, etc.


Like other modern technologies, television has both advantages and disadvantages. Watching television wisely and not being too dependent to it are the ways to get more benefits from watching television.


21. Why do children act violent after watching television?
22. How does the writer conclude the discussion text above?
23. What are the advantages and disadvantages of television?
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25. What do you think is the purpose of the discussion text above?