6. Read the text quickly, ignore the gaps. Explain what it is about an I what the main ideas are. Then fill in the gaps (1-5) with the sentences phrases (A-E) to complete the text.
A can increase their knowledge by watching documentaries and grammes on practical subjects
B Although television can entertain and educate us
C especially in the evenings after work D Americans watch it about four hours every day
E It is not healthy for people Is Television a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
98% of homes in the US have at least one television, and on average (1) Television clearly plays an important part in most people's lives, but is this a good or a bad thing? On the positive side, people use television as a way of entertaining themselves (2) After watching a soap opera or reality TV show, people often like to talk about it with their friends the next day. Television also provides an opportunity to keep up-to-date with the news, and people (3) ..... such as cooking. Unfortunately, television also has many negative effects. (4) ..... to spend several hours on the sofa watching the screen.
Sometimes people seem more interested in watching the TV than talking to their family. A lot of programmes, which are broadcast, are of a very poor quality. (5) ....., we must not let it take over our lives. (Taken from Longman Essential Activator
A can increase their knowledge by watching documentaries and grammes on practical subjects
B Although television can entertain and educate us
C especially in the evenings after work D Americans watch it about four hours every day
E It is not healthy for people Is Television a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
98% of homes in the US have at least one television, and on average (1) Television clearly plays an important part in most people's lives, but is this a good or a bad thing? On the positive side, people use television as a way of entertaining themselves (2) After watching a soap opera or reality TV show, people often like to talk about it with their friends the next day. Television also provides an opportunity to keep up-to-date with the news, and people (3) ..... such as cooking. Unfortunately, television also has many negative effects. (4) ..... to spend several hours on the sofa watching the screen.
Sometimes people seem more interested in watching the TV than talking to their family. A lot of programmes, which are broadcast, are of a very poor quality. (5) ....., we must not let it take over our lives. (Taken from Longman Essential Activator
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The text discusses the pros and cons of television in people's lives. On the one hand, television can entertain us, educate us, and keep us up-to-date with the news. On the other hand, it can also have negative effects, such as reducing the amount of time people spend interacting with their families and exposing them to low-quality programming. Despite these negative effects, the text concludes that television can be a positive force in people's lives if used in moderation.
D Americans watch it about four hours every day.
A can increase their knowledge by watching documentaries and programs on practical subjects.
A can increase their knowledge by watching documentaries and programs on practical subjects.
B Although television can entertain and educate us, it is not healthy for people to spend several hours on the sofa watching the screen.
E It is not healthy for people, we must not let it take over our lives.
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