Here is my essay.
Is Today's Television a Source of Entertainment or a Source of Information?
Today in almost every home you can find a television, in most homes there are even more than one television. In the beginning television was used for the same purposes as the radio and as newspapers, but in the last 70 years the media has changed completely. There are advertisements in all newspapers, on every radio channel and on all television channels. In addition to advertisements the programs on television have changed a lot also. Television has become a source of entertainment.
Firstly, there are more entertainment channels and shows on television than news because people do not see television as a source of information anymore. When they come home after a long day at work or at school, they look for something that would take off their minds from everyday problems. People need something that makes them laugh and relieves their stress.
Secondly, we have other sources of information today. It is more comfortable to go on the internet or read the newspaper because then you can choose which news you read and which you do not. On television the news programs are on once a day, on a certain time and when you miss it you can not watch it later. Therefore we have started using other sources of information, because reading online or reading in the newspaper you can choose the when, where and what on your own.
On the other hand, there are certain channels that are always broadcasting news. There are so many different channels on television that you can see the world news on at least one of them. Unfortunately if you want such a big variety of channels to choose from you have to order extra packages and also have to pay more money.
In conclusion, people do not watch the news on television any more. Mostly because we have the internet and newspapers, from them it is much more comfortable to get your daily news. Even though if you really want you can watch the news on television but most people prefer to get their information from other sources. Therefore television has become a way to relax after a long day and most people don't find news entertaining.
Pille Tähe, 11.b
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