People spend much more time watching television than communicating with their families and friends.. Another important reason is that people take it for grant that watching television is
Trang 1communication skills Television is an one-way communication You watch it, but you
do not respond to it or communicate with it That is to say, you cannot improve your communication skills by television
Finally, television is especially harmful to children when it comes to communication with friends and family The example I given at the beginning of this article demonstrates the reason fully Children are not mature enough to control their behavior Parents should lead them in the correct direction Parents encourage them to participate in outdoors activities with their friends
Based on the above discussion, I agree with the opinion that television has destroyed communication among friends and family
Essay 91 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
Television has been invented in the 20th century In the beginning only a few people have had a chance to keep a TV set in their homes, but now almost every family has a TV set The TV set itself has been developed, from black and white small screen to 23 inches colored screens I completely disagree that television has destroyed communication among friends and family In this essay I will give some arguments supporting this idea One of the most obvious arguments is that nowadays people are very busy and after hard work day they need calm relaxation and fun They watch their favorite films and serials with their family and friends, they laugh and have a lot of fun together, which unites them
Another reason is that towns have become more and more crowded and people do not know each other It is true that in those inadequate conditions it is very hard to make friends As a rule television is full of actors, actresses and musicians which everyone knows In this way television provides people mutual “acquaintances”, whose appearance and performance could be discussed among people Consequently that makes
communication among friends easy and enjoyable
Last but not least, sometimes the members of a family are away from each other and they haven`t got the chance to share special events from their life For example, one of the parents is on a business trip abroad for a long time and during that time his/her child has a birthday party His/her family could record this special occasion on a cassette, so that the parent could watch it when he/she comes back home
In conclusion, television is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century By its good influence on people, television helps friends and family to become more united
Essay 92 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
Trang 2Nowadays television is a kind of major media for people to kill their free time It is a common phenomenon that many people will probably choose watching television after dinner, instead of making a telephone with their friends or having a chat with their
families Therefore, television has destroyed communication among friends and family Here are my reasons for this
For the first reason, people just receive passively while watching television, they are watching without thinking So it is easy for people to get involved in the programs that people lost themselves gradually, they forget the existence of their families and friends People spend much more time watching television than communicating with their
families and friends So television does no good to the communication, it even destroyed
it
Another important reason is that people take it for grant that watching television is a necessity in their daily life, while they do not ever think that communication among friends and families is as such important For example, people watch television news at exactly the same time everyday It is ok to get to know what had happened during the day, but on the opposite, do not they pay too much attention on the television programs? Not to mention television series People eager to know what will happen in the television series, but they cannot remember paying attention to their families and friends
Although television is an important kind of media for people to know more, to learn more, to get well informed, it does destroyed the communication for the reasons that mentioned Television is a kind of communication device, but it takes the place of
communication among friend and family
Essay 93 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
While television has been somewhat harmful in its effects, it has hardly `destroyed` communication among friends and family, although for some people, the assertion that television has destroyed communication among friends and family seems true
Television, invented in last century, with its wide availability, increasingly prosperous programs, has becomes one of the most powerful means of communication in history, and is more and more difficult to ignore Television is as much a part of our life as are our meals, work, or school; studies consistently show that the average American child spends almost as much time in watching television as does he in school We all have only
24 hours a day and it is clear that the more time one spends in watching television, the less time one does with his or her family and friends Hence we see the passage in the newspaper or magazine titled “Television took my husband away from me ”
Tempting as such a claim might be, it is hardly true It is not television took her husband away from her, but the increasing pressures of modern life did it We have no definite evidence to say people nowadays endure more pressures than did their counterparts in the past, but it is absolutely true that people nowadays undergo great pressures that come
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In a word, people nowadays have very little time for anything; television is merely
among many other factors that affect communication, and is definitely not the main cause
of degradation On the other hand, there really are many people addictive to television But the fact is, were television not existent, surely these people would have found other escapes, such as alcohol or gambling, for example In other words, people always find a way to do what they want to do Therefore, I do not agree that television has destroyed communication among friends and family
Essay 94 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
Television occupies our spare time and lets us known what is going around the world or the latest medical and technological developments all over the world However, it can harm us in many different ways
First of all, people will become lazy by watching TV and want to spend most of their times in front of the screen Moreover, they will lose their interests to enjoy other
activities such as parks, theatres, museums, etc
As a result of that, watching television will become the only thing that can entertain them, and it will not allow them to read books or communicate with friends and families
In addition, TV becomes the boss and we have to regulate our time with our favorite programs While watching the program, which are we interested in, one prefers to be quite, just concentrate on the program and inviting other to silence This makes the
person to be indifferent toward his or her environment, family and friend This can
damage the communication among friends and family members
The last thing, which can harm us, is children They can get harmful influences by
watching violence shows on television This can have bad influences on them, for they are not old enough to understand many things and realize whether they are right things for them to do them or not The only thing younger generation likes to do is to follow their heroes, to act like them or to talk like them These shows after a long time make them not to obey they parents any more Furthermore, they might want to show off in front of their friends,so sometimes something bad may happen between them
In conclusion, if we spend less time watching TV, we will find out, we can have time communicating with friend, enjoying the nature and using our minds to create new things for passing our lives
Essay 95 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
Trang 4Although at some level televisions may have given people some negative effect, it is so superficial to say that they have destroyed communication among friends and family Television is an inescapable part of modern culture We depend on TV for entertainment, news, education, culture, weather, sports-and even music, because of the advent of music videos As Televisions have been more and more widely used, people have already made
a lot of benefit
With the recent explosion in satellite and digital specialty channels, we now have access
to varieties of both good quality and inappropriate TV content Things turn out to be that
in this crowded television environment, we are able to pick out high quality TV
programs, and whenever possible, enjoy them together as a family Because of its ability
to create powerful touchstones, TV enables people to share cultural experiences with others What is more, shared viewing gives family members of all ages an opportunity to spend time together Especially parents can use TV as a catalyst to get kids reading-following up on TV programs by getting books on the same subjects or reading authors whose work was adapted for the programs
Furthermore, televisions are giving us an incredible amount of up- to-date knowledge and information, which makes it possible for us to be aware of potential dangers and even save ourselves One great American mother saved her 2 years old little girl because she usually watches Discovery Channel! - She said that when she came into her baby`s room at night the baby was sleeping very soundly Suddenly a special insect appeared and seemed biting one of the baby`s arms The mother took her baby to the hospital at once, for she realized that this was one of the very poison insects which she once learned from the Discovery Channel Thanks for the mother`s knowledge and determination the baby survived and if it was 2 hours late there could be no hope left!
In conclusion, how much benefit we made from televisions is absolutely more than the harm they may bring Televisions are merely among many other factors that affect
communication, and are definitely not the main cause of degradation
Essay 96 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
When asked about what has been brought by television, different people have different answers There is some people who do not like TV saying that television has destroyed communications among friends and family however other people take a negative attitude
on this issue In my opinion, I disagree with the above statement The reasons are given below
Television is only one instrument for people to relax There is many ways of amusement for people to select after the working time nowadays You can select to meet your
friends, to accompany your parents or to take part in some sports activities Watching TV
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of time on it
Another reason that I disagree with the above statement is that TV can provide some additional topics for communication among friends and family Talking about the news, the soap drama or soccer game watching on the TV last night is also good
communication ways to increase your affections with your friends and your family Also sometimes, skipping one TV program could probably make you lose voices among your friends
Last but not least, watching TV is one good medicine to cure the loneliness when your friends and parents cannot accompany with you I would not forget the warm which was brought by TV when along outside the hometown
I cannot deny that some people has ignored friends and family when they are addicted into watching TV However, everything has it`s two sides All the factors mentioned above determined me to draw the conclusion that it is not reasonable to say television has destroyed communications among friends and family
Essay 97 Topic 8 Has TV distroyed communication among friends and family?
I do strongly oppose the idea that television has destroyed communication among friends and family This I support with the following reasons
My first point is the fact that Television supplies topics of conversation Let us take the example of “Big Brother” Nearly everybody was affected of this TV Event Media reported all the time and, in this connection more important, people talked incessant about it Big Brother connected several people, even those who normally do not talk together, and communication was encouraged
Further more it should considered important that people meet to watch Television
Family or even friends plan time to watch Movies or Quiz Shows together Afterwards they discuss the topics and communication takes place Aside from the aspect that they probably also communicate while they are watching
Talk shows are another Example that demonstrates that Television encourages
communication In Germany a variety of talk shows exist, where communication is held about different topics These Shows offer the opportunity for everybody to take their own
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Last but not least I would like to grant one exception that should be named: People who generally tend to isolate themselves from other people, run the risk to increase their isolation Especially continuous programs like daily soaps could be addictive On the whole I am convinced that Television encourages communication
Essay 98 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
It has long been a controversy among people that living in a small town or in a big city is more preferable While some people claim that living in such big cities as capital or any other great city can result in more comfortable, others feel that residence in the smaller town cannot merely give them peaceful lives but also make them healthier than people living in a big city In my opinion, I have prejudice for residence in a small town due to some reasons
Although town-dwellers can survive considerably more convenient than those who live in the country side having many facilities and amenities for them, they must confront with much pollution in their hometown That tiny particles from big industries and toxic gases from million cars tend to increase more and more are used to characterize the town
nowadays
On the contrary, lacking in advance technologies makes rural life happy and peaceful Rural-dweller can enjoy living in real nature They can waste just a little time to go to work, unlike town-dwellers who have much trouble with traffic jam and also they can spend times they left during the day to do more enjoyable and funnier activities such as exercise, shopping or playing game with their children Moreover, people who live in the country side are likely to have longer longevity and healthier than those who inhabit in the town High technologies can harm and cause so serious health problems to the people who are denizen of the town
In conclusion, I would rather live in the small country than in the big city Even though, the comfort ability in the town appeals many people, I prefer to spend my life simply and happily
Essay 99 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
Which one will you chose to live in, a small town or a big city? Many people have their own opinions After pondering it from several aspects, personally, I prefer living in a small town The reason is that the beautiful landscape, little pollution and leisure of the life which can be found in a small town attract me
Trang 7In a small town,there are many beautiful types of scenery unlike the city, in which we can only see the roads, the skyscrapers and the factories, we can see the different beauty
in a small town For example, there is a small town named Wu town in our country It is famous for his original wooden building
Another reason for my propensity for living in a small town is that there is no pollution there The air is fresh in the small town When we walk alone a river, we can see the bottom of the river, even some fish in it Living in this place is beneficial to our health
So, obviously, I should chose a good environment to live in
Finally I want to mention that living in a small town, I don`t need to encounter the sharp competition that is placed in front of the people living in a big city I can enjoy the leisure
of the lives There are many things,fishing or planting flowers, I can do From those things, I get pleasure and feel so happy
From what we discussed above, we can see that living in a small is really attracting People living there can get more benefit than that living in a big city Then, no doubt, I prefer to live in a small town
Essay 100 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
Upon the question which is better, living in big cities or in small towns, people have different opinions about it Living in big cities has its advantages, but at the same time, there are many disadvantages, too From my point of view, I would prefer to live in a small town
Firstly, a small town is a good place to live in The air is clean and fresh and there is no need to worry about the space for outdoor exercise Housing is no problem Not only can
we own a home of our own, one can also afford a garden in which he can grow flowers and vegetables This means recreation on the one hand and physical exercise on the other
In addition, living in a small town, one can get the warm friendship and care everywhere When you walk out, you can always meet friends and chat with them freely and
delightfully If you are ill your neighbor can help you at any time and smoothes your pain In contrast to this, living in big cities many people are strangers You cannot tell other people what you are thinking and no one would like to spend a lot of time listening
to you Life is just like a one-man steered small boat in the sea
On the other hand, everyone knows that on a large city there are competitions and
tensions as well as opportunities Nowadays, with the development pf rapid
transportation and telecommunication, moving from place to place, or getting information from outside, either in a big city or a small town, has become easy Many
above-mentioned difficulties will disappear if you live in a small town One can also easily get medical help from other cities and snap information through television and Internet
Trang 8People even could work at home without going to office That will reduce a lot of time traditionally wasted on the way of going to office and avoid traffic jams and air pollution
It is really getting twice the results with half the effort
In sum, a small town is clean, quiet and comfortable, and this is attractive to me
Therefore, I prefer to live in a small town
Essay 101 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
Choosing a place to live is an important decision in everyone`s life In fact, the conditions
of the place one lives have direct effects on his or her life Some people prefer to live in a big city Others would rather live in a small town There are advantages and
disadvantages about both group`s opinion that in this essay I am going to discuss them First, let us elaborate the opinion of the group who prefer to live in a big city These people assert that there are a lot of facilities in a bog city that make life easier and more comfortable Fore example, there are more social amenities and public services; such as public transportation, public hygienic services, etc Another thing is educational and working opportunities that that are undoubtedly more various in a large city Also, there are a lot of facilities of entertainment and cultural activities such as cinemas, theatres, concerts, etc that is more found in such cities Furthermore, you can find more expert doctors and hospitals in a large city that is so considerable particularly in case a disease occurs As a result this group prefers to live in a big city
In contrast, there are people who would rather exist in a small town These people point out that although there are a lot of facilities in big cities, you face so many problems in such cities, too For instance, as these kinds of cities are so crowded, heavy traffic is a ubiquitous phenomenon in them which makes life so stressful This may also lead to air pollution So people in big cities are threatened both mentally and physically Moreover, the crime rate is much higher in big cities, and also life is too expensive in cities like that But, in a small town you can have a calm and healthy life without any stress far from the crowd of the city You can breathe natural air without any pollution and happily beside the nature
Personally, I would rather live in a big city than a small town Although some of the second group`s opinions, mentioned above, seems to be right, but I believe that living in a small town is so boring and monotonous Also, as stated above, educational opportunities are limited in such cities, and finally there are not many chances for finding a desirable job that is a serious problem itself That`s why I find a big city a more comfortable and desirable place to live
Essay 102 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
Depending on personal experience, personality type and emotional concern, we find that some people hold the idea of living in a small town meanwhile others refer to living a big city From my point of view, it is more advisable to choose living in a big city rather than
Trang 9living in a small town My arguments for this point are listed as follows
The main reason for my propensity is that it is convenient in transportation and shopping
in a big city In a small town, you have to own a car to ensure a comfortable living You cannot get around without one because there is not any kind of public transportation But
in a big city, An advanced public transportation can easily take you to anywhere corner
It is not free, but it is often cheaper than driving when you consider gas and time
Especially if you do not have a car, you are better off in the city There are all kinds of shopping centers in a big city You can get any different thing without going abroad For example, If you like Japanese cosmetic and French delicious food, You can get what you want in a multifunctional center without going Japan and France You cannot imagine these in a small town
Another reason why I advocate the attitude of living a big city is the diversity of the people Toronto is made up of people of different races, religious, abilities and interests You can to enrich your life experience from all kinds of highly educated people
However, you seldom find such a variety of people in a small town I think that living in
an area where everyone was just like me could quickly become boring
The argument I support in the first paragraph is also in a position of advantage because there is a wide assortment of big libraries for studies, several different museums for visit, and numerous cinemas, theaters and centers for entertainment These things are rare in a small town
In a word, To live in a big city or a small town is something of a dilemma to the public they sometimes are confused by the seeming good qualities of living in a small town such
as a fresh air, and neglect the genuinely good aspects of living in a big city For the reason present above, I strong commit to the notion of living in a big city but not a small town
Essay 103 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
Some people like to live in a small town, because they think a small town is safe,
peaceful and beautiful They enjoy the fresh air and limpid water of a small town
However, in my opinion, I prefer to live in a big city Because big city has more
advanced and complete facilities of education, and a big city has more opportunity for career Furthermore, a big city has more various entertainment facilities
First, as a young student, the most important thing for me is achieving my education If I live in a big city, I can reach all these advanced educational facilities For example, the public library of a big city has more books than one of a small town, and it often has all kinds of taps or videos, and has many computers available to Internet In addition, there are many museums, exhibitions in a big city I can expand my knowledge thought them Second, a big city has more opportunities for my career There are many factories and
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Finally, a big city has all kinds of entertainment facilities, such as dance bar, club, KTV Every young people hope to have a various social life In a big city, they will have more choice to spend their spare time, and they can know more people who come from
different culture or background
Based on all these reasons and details, I think a big city is more attractive than a small town, especially for young people So I would live in a big city rather than a small town
Essay 104 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
To live in a small town, or live in a big city, this is a question for many people Without a doubt, both sides have advantages and disadvantages As far as I am concerned, I prefer
to live in a small town The reasons are given below
The most important reason is that the prices of houses in a small town are cheaper than those in a big city For example, 2200 square feet house in the Town of Ajax only costs about CDN$25,000 while the same size house in Toronto costs above CDN$35,000 As a new immigrant, I do not have enough money to buy an ideal house in the big city In a small town, I can use the same amount of money to buy a bigger and more beautiful house
Another reason is that I love the fresh air and the quiet environment in a small town In fact, there are fewer people in a small town than in a big city As a result, the number of vehicles in a small town must be smaller than in a big city Therefore, the poisonous gas from these vehicles must be less, and the air must be fresher as well In addition, there are not much factories in a small town, thus the noises and exhaust gas are less
However, there are more working opportunities and better public transportation system in
a big city than in a small town But in my personal situation, I believe that my husband and I can get a job everywhere Moreover, because we have a car, we can drive to
anywhere to do shopping or affairs
In a word, in spite of the fact that there may be a couple of disadvantages to live in a small town, I feel that the advantages are more important for me I can spend less money
on buying a house and enjoy the quiet environment and fresh air Taking into account of all above factors, I would like to live in a small town
Essay 105 Topic 9 Living in a small town vs a big city
It is true that some people prefer to live in a small town while others prefer to live in a big city Since I am a student and since my educational institutes were situated in big cities, it became a necessity for me to be a part of these cities This may not be the case when my