19. Television, Internet, Phones

Positives of television

• Watching television is a good way to relax
• It is many people’s favorite way to wind down after a hard day at work
• Television programs can be entertaining and enjoyable
• Viewers have access to a huge variety of entertainment channels
• Television brings the best comedians, musicians and actors into our homes
• Programmers can also be informative and educational
• News coverage makes the public aware of events around the world
• Documentaries can make learning more interesting

Negatives of Television

• Television is having a negative impact on society
• Some people link violence on television with crime rates in the real world
• Children copy the behavior they see on the screen
• Children are less healthy because they spend less time palying
• Advertisers direct their marketing at children
• Most programs do not require much thought
• Watching TV is a waste of time

Opinions about Television

• Television has many benefits
• However, it can be addictive
• Children should play outside rather than sit in front of a screen all day
• Behaviour shown on TV can influence people
• Parents should choose carefully what their children watch
• Children should not be exposed to violence, swearing or sexual images
• Advertising during children’s programs should be strictly controlled
• TV companies should make more positive, educational programs

Positives of the Internet

• There are many advantages to using the Internet
• It gives us instant access to information on almost any subject
• Shops and other services are now available online
• People can buy goods and services from the comfort of their homes
• The Internet is starting to replace other forms of entertainment
• It has revolutionized communication
• We can keep in touch by email or instant messenger services
• Video messaging is becoming common for business meetings

Negatives of the internet

• Many websites contain offensive content
• Some sites show violent or sexual images
• Parents find it difficult to control what their children see online
• They do not always know who their children are chatting to
• With so many websites it is difficult to search for good information
• Criminals increasingly use the Internet to steal people’s money

Internet compared to newspaper and books

• Newspapers and books are now published online as well as in print
• We can read the news in any language from any country in the world
• It costs nothing to publish or access information on the Internet
• The Internet allows anybody to publish their own writing
• Newspaper articles and books are written by professionals
• Professionals produce better quality writing than amateur
• People still buy newspapers and books because they are portable
• People do not like reading from a screen

Positives of Mobile Phones

• The mobile phone is the most popular gadget in today’s world
• Mobile phones have revolutionized the way we communicate
• We can stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are
• Users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos and listen to music
• Mobiles have also become fashion accessories

Negatives of Mobile Phones

• Mobiles phones can be a problem in some public places
• Ringing phones cause disturbance in cinemas and school lessons
• Some people are not aware that others can hear their conversations
• Mobile phones may also interfere with electronic equipment
• Their waves could cause damage to our brains
• Mobile phones can also be a dangerous distraction
• Using a phone while driving reduces the driver’s concentration
• Mobile phones are a popular target for thieves

Opinion about Mobile Phones

• The benefits of mobile phones outweigh the drawbacks
• We need to use these phones with care

电视的好处

• 看电视是一种很好的放松的方法
• 它是很多人在劳累工作一天后最喜欢的放松的方法
• 电视节目可以是娱乐性的和享受性的
• 观众可以解除很多娱乐频道
• 电视将最好的喜剧人、音乐家和演员带入我们家
• 电视节目也可以是通知性和教育性的
• 新闻报道使公众感知全世界范围的事件
• 纪录片可以使学习更加有趣
• +纪录片->教育;喜剧->放松;新闻->给我们以谈资(good talking points)

电视的坏处

• 电视对社会正有消极的影响
• 孩子们模仿他们在屏幕上看到的行为
• 孩子们更加不健康因为他们花更少的时间在运动上
• 广告商将他们的市场投向孩子(和广告章呼应)
• 大多数节目不要求太多的思考
• 看电视只是对时间的浪费
• +小孩上瘾，影响学习;小孩近视;户外运动减少，肥胖等健康问题;电视上的不良节目对
• 小孩影响大，应该被适当地规制;过度地审查会导致创新不足

关于电视的观点

• 电视有很多好处
• 然而，它可能会让人上瘾
• 孩子们应该在外面玩而不是整天坐在屏幕前
• 电视上展示的行为能影响人们
• 父母应该仔细选择他们孩子观看的内容(对问题的对策呼应)
• 孩子们不应该接触暴力、诅咒或者色情图片
• 孩子节目中的广告应该被严格控制(对问题的对策呼应)
• 电视公司应该制作更积极、更有教育意义的节目

网络的好处

• 使用网络有很多好处
• 它给我们关于几乎任意主题的及时接触
• 商店和一些其它服务现在可在网上获取
• 人们可以从他们舒服的家中购买产品和服务
• 网络正开始替代其它形式的娱乐
• 它已经变革了交流
• 我们可以通过邮件或及时信息服务保持联系
• 视频消息在商业会议中正变得越来越普遍

网络的坏处

• 许多网站包含暴力内容
• 一些站点展示暴力或色情图片
• 父母发觉很难控制他们孩子在网上看的东西
• 有太多的网站以至于很难搜索到好的信息
• 罪犯越来越使用网络偷盗人们的钱

网络相比报纸和书

• 报纸和书如今网络出版也打印出版
• 我们可以读到来自世界上任何国家任何语言的新闻
• 发表或接触网络信息不花费任何
• 网络允许任何人发表他们的写作
• 报纸文章和书由专业人士写作
• 专业人士生产比业余人士生产更好质量的写作
• 人们仍然购买报纸和书因为他们易携带
• 人们不喜欢从屏幕上阅读
• +纸质书护眼呀，网络书便宜环保呀

手机的好处

• 手机是当今世界最近受欢迎的小玩意
• 手机已经变革了我们交流的方式
• 不论我们在哪我们都可以和家人、朋友和同事保持联系
• 使用者可以发送文本信息、上网冲浪、照相和听音乐
• 手机已经成为时尚配饰

手机的坏处

• 在一些公共地方手机可能是个问题
• 手机铃声导致在影院和学校课程的打扰
• 一些人没有意识到其他人可以听到他们的对话
• 它们的波动可以造成对我们大脑的损伤
• 手机也可以是危险的分心
• 一边驾驶一边使用手机减少了驾驶员的注意力
• 手机是小偷们的喜欢的目标

关于手机的观点

• 手机的好处超过了缺点
• 我们需要小心地使用这些手机

总结:电视、网络、手机等都是一样的，好处是沟通交流、科技文化知识传播、资源共享、教育学习，坏处是对孩子的影响、学习的依赖、近视肥胖久坐的毛病。