Discursive Essay.
Television is one of the greatest achievements of the twentieth century. It is the most popular part of mass media. Many people enjoy watching television. However, some people believe it can be harmful. Television has changed our lives in many ways. There are many benefits and dangers of television. Is television harmful? Is it useful?
Firstly, television helps us to learn more about the world and to know and see many new things. Television can often present information to us in a more effective way than books can. Secondly, it entertains us. It is an enjoyable way to relax. Television has also increased the popularity of sports and arts. It has made us be aware of our global responsibilities.
There are some people who are against television. They say and many people agreed with them that television is very harmful! Television can make us passive. We do not have to think and our brains become lazy! It is a fact. Television also encourages us to buy things that we do not need. It takes time away from reading, going sports, meeting people and etc. Television makes people violent. Many parents use television to calm their children. They put their children in front f the TV set. They do not care whether it exposes children to rubbish. They see scenes of violence or sex. Many of the television programs are bad. Families sit and watch television at dinner instead of talking with each other. well, television takes up too mush of our time. So it is a very big problem!
In my opinion it would not be harmful if you saw the television only sometimes - two hours a day. It is enough to be in the course of the latest news in the world. And do not forget about your family!