Television has destroyed communication among friends and family.

　　Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

　　Model Answer:

　　The invention of television is undoubtedly one of humankind's greatest   inventions. It is a way of communication among people of one country and   different countries and nations. People watch TV to find out about the latest   news, weather, sports, etc. It is a great way to learn new and extend one's   range of interests. Scientists say that children spend the same amount of hours   in front of TV as they do in school. I think that this can be said about many   grown people too. Also, television is a great means of eliminating stress and   tension. One can relax and leave one's troubles behind lying on one's favorite   sofa and watching a comedy. However, some people believe that television has   destroyed communication among friends and family.

　　Personally, I do not agree with this statement. A couple centuries ago   people spent their time gambling, reading, gossiping or playing chess. I do not   think that television is a cause of destroyed communication among family members   and friends. First of all, if members of a family have common interests and they   want to make each other happy they will always find many ways to spend their   time together and be close. Otherwise, if people avoid each other and they do   not have anything to share with each other they will find television a great way   to escape from this miserable existence. I believe that many people chose family   and their friends over some soap operas or a movie.

　　Second of all, I think that television can be a great resource of subjects   to discuss. Many people watch different educational programs to find out more   about their environment, nature, wild life animals, economic situations, etc.   So, when they gather with their friends they discuss important issues and argue   with each other in looking for the truth.

　　My husband and I often watch the news channel to keep abreast of the latest   news. After that we always discuss some issues we concerned about. Also, we like   to watch a TV show "the funniest animals". We like this program because it makes   us laugh. I can not imagine how these programs can prevent our communication and   be harmful to our relations.

　　To summarize, I would like to add that if people want to communicate with   each other they will find a way to do it. Otherwise, if television were not   existent, people would find other escapes and reasons not to be with each other   such as drugs, gambling, etc.