Mass Media. Test

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 Television may be a part of everyday life for most children, but is it safe? In our dynamic lives parents are so busy with their professional life and relationships, that they allow their children to spend a huge percentage of their free time watching television. Sometimes parents are so busy, in fact, that most of them don’t stop to consider the hidden dangers of unlimited viewing. The health risks which attend excessive television viewing are great in number and should not be underestimated. It contributes to growing problems of teenage fatness; it prevents regular exercise which could cause heart problems in later life. It leads to psychological problems if children are exposed to inappropriate materials and it can damage eyesight.

However, the most worrying problem is the negative effect that too much television can have on the early stage of a child’s development. Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all essential to a child’s emotional, physical and communication development. When television takes the place of these activities, we allow untold damage to be done. Of course, many would be quick to defend the educational value of television and there’s no doubt that properly managed television viewing can be beneficial. However, the dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until parents find time to exercise proper control over their children’s viewing habits, children’s health will continue to suffer.

— Nowadays children spend a huge percentage of their spare time watching television.

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 Television may be a part of everyday life for most children, but is it safe? In our dynamic lives parents are so busy with their professional life and relationships, that they allow their children to spend a huge percentage of their free time watching television. Sometimes parents are so busy, in fact, that most of them don’t stop to consider the hidden dangers of unlimited viewing. The health risks which attend excessive television viewing are great in number and should not be underestimated. It contributes to growing problems of teenage fatness; it prevents regular exercise which could cause heart problems in later life. It leads to psychological problems if children are exposed to inappropriate materials and it can damage eyesight.

However, the most worrying problem is the negative effect that too much television can have on the early stage of a child’s development. Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all essential to a child’s emotional, physical and communication development. When television takes the place of these activities, we allow untold damage to be done. Of course, many would be quick to defend the educational value of television and there’s no doubt that properly managed television viewing can be beneficial. However, the dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until parents find time to exercise proper control over their children’s viewing habits, children’s health will continue to suffer.

— The unlimited TV viewing can lead to health problems.

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 Television may be a part of everyday life for most children, but is it safe? In our dynamic lives parents are so busy with their professional life and relationships, that they allow their children to spend a huge percentage of their free time watching television. Sometimes parents are so busy, in fact, that most of them don’t stop to consider the hidden dangers of unlimited viewing. The health risks which attend excessive television viewing are great in number and should not be underestimated. It contributes to growing problems of teenage fatness; it prevents regular exercise which could cause heart problems in later life. It leads to psychological problems if children are exposed to inappropriate materials and it can damage eyesight.

However, the most worrying problem is the negative effect that too much television can have on the early stage of a child’s development. Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all essential to a child’s emotional, physical and communication development. When television takes the place of these activities, we allow untold damage to be done. Of course, many would be quick to defend the educational value of television and there’s no doubt that properly managed television viewing can be beneficial. However, the dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until parents find time to exercise proper control over their children’s viewing habits, children’s health will continue to suffer.

— Watching TV doesn’t influence children’s eyesight.

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 Television may be a part of everyday life for most children, but is it safe? In our dynamic lives parents are so busy with their professional life and relationships, that they allow their children to spend a huge percentage of their free time watching television. Sometimes parents are so busy, in fact, that most of them don’t stop to consider the hidden dangers of unlimited viewing. The health risks which attend excessive television viewing are great in number and should not be underestimated. It contributes to growing problems of teenage fatness; it prevents regular exercise which could cause heart problems in later life. It leads to psychological problems if children are exposed to inappropriate materials and it can damage eyesight.

However, the most worrying problem is the negative effect that too much television can have on the early stage of a child’s development. Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all essential to a child’s emotional, physical and communication development. When television takes the place of these activities, we allow untold damage to be done. Of course, many would be quick to defend the educational value of television and there’s no doubt that properly managed television viewing can be beneficial. However, the dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until parents find time to exercise proper control over their children’s viewing habits, children’s health will continue to suffer.

— Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all important to a child’s development.

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 Television may be a part of everyday life for most children, but is it safe? In our dynamic lives parents are so busy with their professional life and relationships, that they allow their children to spend a huge percentage of their free time watching television. Sometimes parents are so busy, in fact, that most of them don’t stop to consider the hidden dangers of unlimited viewing. The health risks which attend excessive television viewing are great in number and should not be underestimated. It contributes to growing problems of teenage fatness; it prevents regular exercise which could cause heart problems in later life. It leads to psychological problems if children are exposed to inappropriate materials and it can damage eyesight.

However, the most worrying problem is the negative effect that too much television can have on the early stage of a child’s development. Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all essential to a child’s emotional, physical and communication development. When television takes the place of these activities, we allow untold damage to be done. Of course, many would be quick to defend the educational value of television and there’s no doubt that properly managed television viewing can be beneficial. However, the dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until parents find time to exercise proper control over their children’s viewing habits, children’s health will continue to suffer.

— Television can never have any educational value.

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 Television may be a part of everyday life for most children, but is it safe? In our dynamic lives parents are so busy with their professional life and relationships, that they allow their children to spend a huge percentage of their free time watching television. Sometimes parents are so busy, in fact, that most of them don’t stop to consider the hidden dangers of unlimited viewing. The health risks which attend excessive television viewing are great in number and should not be underestimated. It contributes to growing problems of teenage fatness; it prevents regular exercise which could cause heart problems in later life. It leads to psychological problems if children are exposed to inappropriate materials and it can damage eyesight.

However, the most worrying problem is the negative effect that too much television can have on the early stage of a child’s development. Playing games, listening to stories and interacting with other children are all essential to a child’s emotional, physical and communication development. When television takes the place of these activities, we allow untold damage to be done. Of course, many would be quick to defend the educational value of television and there’s no doubt that properly managed television viewing can be beneficial. However, the dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until parents find time to exercise proper control over their children’s viewing habits, children’s health will continue to suffer.

— Television can never have any educational value.

Complete the sentences:

The man … is talking to Janis is a famous producer.

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This is the film in … Julia Roberts stars.

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I remember the day … Manchester United won the European Cup Final.

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Peter didn’t explain … he came late to the party.

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Jim is a photographer … studio is situated in the city centre.

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We met your friend…

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Giraffes are animals…

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Thomas Edison was the scientist…

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I’ve got some relatives…

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Vesuvius is the volcano…

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The Beatles recorded songs…

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There is a ferry…

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A microwave is a machine…

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The programme that I watched on TV last night was very interesting.

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My dog, which I bought a year ago, has given birth to 8 puppies!

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Walter’s grandmother, who lives in Scotland, got married yesterday.

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Jessica and John, who have moved in next door, are both dentists.

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The tree we planted last month is growing nicely.

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Bill Gates, who is the richest man on earth, lives in Medina, Washington.

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My child who’s afraid of spiders wants to go camping this weekend.

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The man that I told you about has asked Minnie out on a date.

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The hotel, where you can book a room, has two swimming pools and a bar.

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The shop where you can buy a map is just down the road from here.