Question:
- What is television?
- How powerful is television as a source of entertainment?
- What does it telecast?
- Do all programmers suit our culture?
- How does it influence children in America?
- What should we do, to get rid of this problem?
Answer: Television has been regarded as a powerful mass media and a popular source of entertainment. But unfortunately, the abuse of television is causing much harm to our young people. The situation is worsening daily, so it is high time we looked into the matter seriously. Television telecasts are entertaining, informative, and educative programs but in recent days, they have been screening obscene films and programs about crime and violence. It does not suit our culture and as a result, the young generation is going astray. They are getting involved in various anti-social activities. Even in America, it has been found that TV programs are influencing children’s behavior and learning style. This is the case in Bangladesh too. Many are already addicted to television. They spend hours together in front of this ‘magic box’ forgetting their homework and lesson. Movies full of action and violence make them aggressive as well. It is, no doubt, a terrible sign for our full of action and violence makes them aggressive as well. It is no doubt, a terrible sign for our future generation. We cannot let it go on anymore. We must refrain our children and teenagers from watching TV at random. The government should also chalk out plans to control the telecast of immoral shows.
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Question: Write a paragraph about ‘Television’ by answering the questions below.
- What is television?
- What are the uses of television?
- What is the bad effect of TV?
- How are people influenced by TV programs?
- What are the demerits of TV?
Answer: This is an age of globalization, which is very important for global development. Television plays an important role in materializing the globalization process. It is one of the best media for entertainment. It is a scientific instrument that helps us enjoy picture and sound simultaneously. John Beard of England invented television during the middle of the last century. Beard followed Paul Nipkow’s theory in inventing this wonderful machine of entertainment. We watch different kinds of programs that are enjoyable to us. We enjoy movies, songs, games and sports, educational programs, religious programs, live programs, etc. Television has become popular with every person throughout the world. One can say that this modern invention is a negative one. Everybody praises it. It has so much utility. With the help of a dish antenna, we can enjoy programs from any country of the world. It is the dish antenna, that has linked the world globally. Television is a useful and necessary instrument of entertainment for the world community.
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Question: Answer the following questions to form a continuous paragraph. (100 words)
- What is television?
- What are the uses of television?
- What is the bad effect of TV?
- How are people influenced by TV programs?
- What are the demerits of TV?
Answer: Television is a nice gift of modern science. We can hear and see the speaker simultaneously on television. The main function of TV is to entertain us with different programs. People of different tastes watch different programs on TV. Programs having didactic purposes are telecast on television. So people of different ages enjoy function according to their taste and temperament. But it has some demerits also. Watching television kills one’s valuable time. It is seen that sometimes people start watching TV leaving their respective businesses. Watching TV has become an addiction for many children and teenagers. They sit on enjoying TV programmes, programmes their study. Again, some obscene films are also shown and they degrade their morality. Despite some of its drawbacks, the — necessity of this electronic mass media can hardly be denied.