Television theories There are many theories on the effect of television on human being. Here are
some of them.
A. The “Television makes you stupid” theory. This theory says that there are
many bad programmes on television. If you watch a lot of these programmes
they make you stupid and lazy. You don`t think for yourself.
B. The “Television makes you fat” theory. Some studies say that if people
watch too much television they get fat. In the United Kingdom and the United
States, many people think that children are fat because they watch
lots of television and don`t go out to play.
C. The “Television makes you intelligent” theory. Today there are special series
D. The “Television makes you frightened” theory. Every day people see crime
on documentaries or the news. This theory says that this scares people. They
think the world is more dangerous than it really is.
E. The “Television makes you violent” theory. This theory says that young
people are violent because they see violence on television. Some people say
that modern video games also make young people violent.
F. The “Television makes you ill” theory. Some people believe that if you watch
television for too long, it hurts your eyes. Some people say that television
gives them headache too.
Task 1. Matches sentences to the proper theory
1. I do not want to go to the city centre at night. The news says there are lots
of problems.
2. If I watch television for more than an hour, it hurts my head.
3. My brother watches TV all day. He does not want to do anything else.
Task 2. Read the text and give a short answer.
1. Is television makes you stupid and lazy?
2. Who believes that people who watch TV all day get fat?

3. Is modern video games do not make young people violent?

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