What is the most dangerous thing for children on television?
Anna:
In my opinion it is the commercialism. Some programmes are a part of big marketing exercise. There is a tremendous pressure on children to go out and buy so many things advertised in the programmes and I think that is a very dangerous thing indeed.
Julia:
Any other danger?
Anna:
The other dangerous thing I think, for children is if the television is on indiscriminately and the children get to see programmes not suitable for them. And I think that is a big danger. But that’s up to the parents to make sure that that doesn’t happen, I think.
Julia:
What would be a reasonable time to watch television?
Anna:
I think the important thing is not how much you watch but how selective you are.
Julia:
Actually, I’m of the same opinion.
8. Make up a short dialogue to the following situation:
You meet your friend who is a TV correspondent. You discuss with him/her the positive and negative effects of television on people, especially on children.
9. Read the text below to find the answers to the following questions:
a
Why is the press often called a mirror of current events?
b
Is television good or evil?
c
What are the advantages of radio over other mass media?
d
What is a specific feature of the Internet compared to traditional broadcasting media?