Theme: “Our life without television.” The role of television in the lives of modern people

Television in Our life

Television now plays an important role in our life. It is difficult to say if it is good or bad for us. It is clear that television has advantages and disadvantages.

But are there more advantages than disadvantages? In the first place, television is an entertainment. But it is not only a convenient entertainment. For a family of three, four or five, for example, it is more convenient and less expensive to sit comfortably at home than to go out to find entertainment in other places. They don"t have to pay for expensive seats at the theater or cinema. They turn on the TV-set and can watch interesting films, concerts, football matches.

But some people think that it"s bad to watch TV. Those who watch TV need do nothing. We are passive when we watch TV. Television shows us many interesting programs. But again there is a disadvantage here: we watch TV every evening, and it begins to dominate our lives.

My friend told me that when his TV-set broke down, he and his family found that they had more time to do things and to talk to each other. There are other arguments for and against television.

Very often the programs are bad. Sometimes the y show too much violence in films and news programs. There is also too much pop music and ads. Ads on the whole are convenient for grown-ups. But is it good for children to watch all those ads where they show all kinds of underwear and what not?

Television in our lives

Television plays an important role in our lives. It's hard to say whether this is good or bad. It is clear that television has its advantages and disadvantages.

But what are more advantages or disadvantages? First and foremost, television is entertainment. But it's not all about convenient entertainment. For a family of three, four or five people, for example, it is more convenient and profitable to stay at home than to go somewhere and look for entertainment in other places. They don't have to pay for expensive theater or movie tickets. They turn on the TV and watch interesting films, concerts and football matches.

But some people think that watching TV is harmful. TV viewers don't have to do anything. When we watch TV, we are passive. Television shows us many interesting programs. But there is a disadvantage to this: we watch TV every evening, and it begins to dominate our lives.

A friend of mine told me that when his TV broke, he and his entire family found that they had more time to do things or talk to each other. There are other arguments for and against television.

Bad programs are often shown. Sometimes there is a lot of violence in movies and news. There is also a lot of pop music and advertising on TV. Overall, the advertising is adult-friendly. But is it really good for children to watch all these advertisements where they show different underwear and whatever?

Questions:

1. What advantages does television have?
2. What disadvantages does television have?
3. What did my friend find when his TV-set broke down?
4. What do they sometimes show?

Vocabulary:

entertainment - entertainment
to turn on - turn on
passive - passive
to dominate - dominate
to break down - to break
argument - argument
violence - cruelty
pop music - pop music
ads (advertisemets) - advertising, announcements

Topic in English: Television in our life. This text can be used as a presentation, project, story, essay, essay or message on a topic.

Television in the modern world

I think it is impossible to imagine our life without television. It is widely used in the modern world as the fastest way to transmit information. It also plays an important role in reflecting the life of society.

Television is power

Television is a great force. It raises our intellectual level, gives us the opportunity to see the performances of the best actors, hear the latest news and witness political debates. Television provides us with unique educational opportunities and helps us relax after a day of work. There is a large selection of TV programs, so we can always choose what we like. Television brings a whole world into our living room. We can learn more about other countries, customs, crafts, opinions expressed and problems. Everyone can choose a program to suit their taste: chronicles of current events, documentaries, sports and educational programs, feature films, plays, programs about art, news, variety shows and many others. It is the viewer who decides which program is the most interesting, valuable, informative or funny, and which program is truly worth watching.

Favorite channels

As for me, my favorite television channels are ORT, NTV and Discovery, because here I can see everything that interests me.

Another look

However, some people believe that watching TV is a waste of time. In addition, it leads to health problems, snacking in front of the TV screen, lack of sleep and poor vision. They believe that they should not sit “glued to a box” instead of visiting friends and family. They especially sympathize with children who have forgotten about books and made television their main entertainment.

Conclusion

I can’t say that I completely share this point of view, but I agree that you need to moderate your viewing of television programs.

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TV in our life

Television in modern life

I think it’s impossible to imagine our life without TV. It’s widely used in today’s world because it’s the quickest means of spreading news and information. It also plays a significant role in reflecting the life of our society.

TV is a great force

TV is indeed a great force. It enriches our intellect, gives us opportunities to see the best actors and performances, to hear the latest news, to listen to political discussions. TV gives wonderful possibilities for education and helps us to relax after a day’s work. There is a significant variety of programs, so we can choose what we want to see. TV brings the world into our living room. We can learn more about other countries, customs, occupations, opinions and problems. Every person chooses a program which appeals to him most: current events, documentaries, sport and educational programs, films, plays, the arts, news, variety shows and many others. You always decide which program is the most exciting, valuable, informative or amusing and is worth seeing.

Favorite channels

As for me, my favorite TV channels are ORT, NTV and Discovery Channel because they satisfy my interests in the best way.

TV is a waste of time

However, some people believe that watching TV is a waste of time. Besides, it leads to poor health through rushed meals, lack of sleep and eyestrain. They think it’s not right to sit glued to the TV screen instead of visiting their friends and relatives. They feel especially sorry for those children who forget to read books making TV their main leisure activity.

Conclusion

I can’t say I share this opinion but I agree on the point that we should use TV reasonably.

There is no doubt that television has become an essential part of people`s lives as it has a great influence on people, especially the young ones. Over the past few years teenagers have changed a lot due to the affect of the colored world network. The new generation can't imagine their lives without TV programmes. It seems to me that teenagers are badly influenced by TV. There are various facts that support this opinion.

Firstly, teens have become "multitasking" as they are unwilling just to watch TV. They prefer combining it with other activities, including social networking, looking from their laptop to the TV screen and back again, or flicking through magazines. Even if children are concentrating on the television, they want to keep up with two programs at the same time, switching over channels. So teens are not interested in playing and social interaction. Sedentary activities and using a computer cause obesity, heart and eye diseases. Secondly, watching inappropriate programs leads to children`s cruelty and violence because it is not always easy for them to determine the difference between reality and fantasy.

It is, however, discussed that television can be also useful for teenagers. Numerous channels are devoted to particular subjects. So some programs are really educational, they expand teenagers` outlook and make them knowledgeable.

In conclusion, television influences teenagers badly as they become dependent on it. Their daily lives are to the accompaniment of the TV. So they refuse to live an active life, reading books, communicating with peers and doing sports.

Translation:

Television is without any doubt an integral part of our lives as it has a strong influence on people, especially young people. Over the past few years, teenagers have changed a lot as a result of his influence. The new generation cannot imagine their life without television programs. In my opinion, teenagers are susceptible to the negative influence of television.

Firstly, the younger generation has become “multifunctional”. This means that they do not want to just watch TV, but prefer to combine it with other activities, including communicating with friends on social networks, looking at the monitor, then at the TV screen, or flipping through/reading magazines. Even if teenagers limit themselves to watching TV, they want to watch several programs at the same time, switching channels. So, teenagers are not interested in outdoor games and live communication. A sedentary lifestyle and excessive computer use causes obesity, heart and eye diseases. Secondly, watching inappropriate programs leads to child cruelty because it is difficult for them to recognize the difference between reality and fantasy.

Some, however, argue that television can also be beneficial. Numerous channels are dedicated to specific topics. Some programs are actually educational, expanding young people's horizons and knowledge.

Thus, television negatively affects teenagers: they become dependent on it. Television accompanies them throughout their lives. They refuse to live an active life, reading books, communicating with peers and playing sports.

Kamenskaya Tatiana

Television in Our life

Television now plays an important role in our life. It is difficult to say if it is good or bad for us. It is clear that television has advantages and disadvantages.

My friend told me that when his TV-set broke down, he and his family found that they had more time to do things and to talk to each other. There are other arguments for and against television.

Television in our lives

Television plays an important role in our lives. It's hard to say whether this is good or bad. It is clear that television has its advantages and disadvantages.

A friend of mine told me that when his TV broke, he and his entire family found that they had more time to do things or talk to each other. There are other arguments for and against television.

Questions:

1. What advantages does television have?
2. What disadvantages does television have?
3. What did my friend find when his TV-set broke down?
4. What do they sometimes show?

Vocabulary:

Television - Television (2)

1). Television nowadays has become one of the most important mass media. 2), It informs, educates and entertains people. 3). It influences the way people look at the world and makes them change their views. 4). In other words, mass media, and especially television, mold public opinion.

5). Millions of people like to watch TV in their spare time. 6). The TV set now is not just a piece of furniture. 7). It is someone who is one of the families. 8). There are two viewpoints on television. 9). Some people think that television is doing a lot of harm. 10). People begin to forget how to occupy their free time. eleven). It prevents them from communicating with each other, from visiting friends, or relatives. 12). And indeed, people used to have hobbies, they used to go outside for amusements to the theatres, cinemas, sporting events. 13). They used to read books and listen to music. 14). Now all free time is given to television.

15). But there are a lot of people who consider TV to be helpful because it gives us a lot of information. 16). We become better informed by watching documentaries, science programs and by learning the most important economic, social and political issues of the day. 17). We can see famous people, great events that will pass into history. 18). Television gives wonderful possibilities for education: you can take a TV course in history, economics, in learning foreign languages and in many other subjects.

19). Television brings the world in your living-rooms. 20). We see people in our country and in other lands, and learn their customs, occupations, and problems. 21). TV gives us opportunities to see the best actors and performances, to hear the latest news, to listen to political discussions. 22). To crown it all, TV simply helps us to relax after a hard day's work, giving a great variety of entertaining and musical programs.

23). Still, it"s not a good thing for children to be glued to the TV screen all day long. 24). It"s very harmful for their health and for developing personalities, because children prefer low-standard hits, horror films or banal serials. 25). All this by no means contributes to what we call making a personality.

Text translation: Television - Television (2)

1). Television has become one of the most important media in our time. 2). It informs, educates and entertains people. 3). It influences people's worldview and forces them to change their views. 4). In other words, the media and, in particular, television shape public opinion.

5). Millions of people love to watch TV in their free time. 6). TV is now not just a piece of furniture. 7). It's like one of the family members. 8). There are two points of view on television. 9). Some people think that television does a lot of harm. 10). People are starting to forget how to fill their free time. eleven). It prevents them from communicating with each other, visiting friends and relatives. 12). And in fact, people used to have hobbies, go to theaters, cinemas, and sports competitions to have fun. 13). They read books and listened to music. 14). Now all my free time is given to television.

15). And yet there are many people who find television useful because it gives us a lot of information. 16). We become more aware when we watch documentaries, science programs, and when we learn about the most important economic, social and political news of the day. 17). We can see famous people, significant events that will go down in history. 18). Television provides excellent opportunities for education: you can take courses in history, economics, study foreign languages and many other subjects.

19). Television brings the whole world into our home. 20). We see people in our country and in other countries, we learn about their customs, activities, views, problems. 21). Television gives us the opportunity to see the best actors and the best performances, hear the latest news, listen to political discussions. 22). And finally, television simply helps us relax after hard work by offering a wide selection of entertainment and music programs.

23). And yet it’s not very good when children are “glued” to TV screens all day long. 24). This is harmful to health and personal development, as children prefer low-quality action films, horror films or banal TV series. 25). All this in no way contributes to what we call personality formation.