The development of the mass media has had great influence on our lives. We have come to depend on them for information and entertainment. In doing so, we let them affect on important aspects of our life.
First of all, mass media are regarded as the best ways to broaden our mind. For example, just by staying at home watching TV, surfing the net, we can know everything happening all over the world. In addition, we also learn how to take care of ourselves, cook good dishes for our family, educate our children, and behave with other people… throughout many programs on TV, radio or Internet.
Secondly, mass media including television, newspaper, radio is very useful for us to look for jobs. Seeking through the Situations Vacant column in the newspaper give us a general look of the jobs we are going to apply for and therefore, we will know whether we like these jobs or not. According to the latest survey, there are billions of people finding their jobs through newspaper, radio and Internet every year.
Besides, the development of the mass media, especially television also help us to fasten the relationship with our family members .For instance, after a hard-working day, every member of a family gathers at the living room so as to watch TV, chat, and discuss. I think that it's very comfortable and happy, particularly in this modern life.
On the other side of the coin, the mass media still have some harmful effects. It means that nowadays, there are more and more films shown on TV and Internet. And some of them are not good for us, especially for our children. Influenced by what they watched, our children can imitate and fall for temptations or bad ways.
Last but not least, some news in some newspapers is unreliable because few journalists have a tendency to exaggerate hot news such as scandals of famous singers, film starts…
To sum up, it can't be denied that the mass media have great influence in shaping people's ideas. In my view point, the mass media which are good or bad depend on our awareness and purpose.
¥ QUESTIONS :
1. Do you like watching TV, surfing the Net, listening to the radio…in your free time? Why or why not?
2. How often do you watch TV/read book or surf internet?
3.
§ What channel/program do you like?
§ What newspaper do you like?
§ What program do you like?
§ Why?
4. What would happen to you if you don’t watch television or reading newspaper for a while (for example: a week)?
5. What would happen if you do it too much?
§ Sick?
§ Less active
§ Others?
6. What do you think about our TV and radio programs?
§ good, bad, interesting or same content?
§ Is it suitable for Vietnamese culture?
§ Does it has any positive effect on society?
7. Can you name other advantages and disadvantages of the mass media?
Nowadays, young people tend to imitate singers, film stars to have their hair cut, make up, and dress. What do you think about that?
8. As you know, some newspaper did exaggerate some news in order to hopefully drive sales. What do you think about that? What impact would it cause?
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