Kairi Perk, Essay

Is Today's Television A Source Of Entertainment Or A Source Of Information?

Today's people are watching television very much, it is the main way how to entertain themselves and also to get information too. Firstly this may be because that today's televisors are more developed and they have so many functions, for example radio and even the Internet. Secondly for older people television is more for getting information, but younger and younger people read the news on the Internet. Therefore the society more and more prefers to watch the entertainment on television. Why is that so?

            I think that today's television is a source of entertainment. Many people use a computer for doing their job. Therefore they sit behind the computer and it is easy way to read the news constantly, which they do in their lunch break. In the evenings people are tired and they want to relax and forget everyday problems. This is the reason why people watch etertainment on television. Televisor offers many opportunities how to get easily entertained. For example home cinema, there is no need to go somewhere far to get excellent adventure. In addition it is cheap and good chance to spend time with hole family.

            Reading the news on the Internet is more convenient than watching on television. This is because people can choose topics, which are more interesting and closer for them. Also if you want to watch entertainment on television, can choose which movie or show you want to watch. It is caused of that the range is large – some people even have more than 50 channels.

            Nevertheless, people watch television for getting information. Older generation do that. They are used to get information on television and they are going to do that in the future too. Our parents and grandparents in their childhood have lived without a computer, so they do not want to try something new, even if it is easier and more suitable. They will continue their tradition and are happy for that.

            In conclusion, today's television is a source of entertainment. This is because people prefer to watch movies and shows on television, but the news are better to read on the Internet. All that because it is convenient, which is important. Generally today's society has moved much more comfortable.

Kairi Perk

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