GCSE English coursework - Imagination and Argument, A Letter: Television and its benefits

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                                                        30 Bronllwyn Rd          

                                                        Rhondda Cynon Taff

                                                        CF41 7TE

                                                        14/6/04

The Editor

South Wales Echo

3 John St

Aberdere

CF36 2DY

Dear Sir/Madam,

        In response to last nights letter in the Rhondda Leader. I am writing to disagree that television has negative effects.

Television has a positive impact on people by entertaining, This was stated by 'Dr P Neiman'.'Television cheers us up when we're depressed or feel down' E.g. Friends is a series comedy programme that makes you want to laugh and giggle. Another way why television entertains people in that some shows give you knowledge which increases you IQ. Example of shows that increase your knowledge are ' who wants to be a Millionaire' and 'Weakest Link'. They have double value. They entertain and they simultaneously install knowledge by asking questions.

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These programmes usually make you scream at the television making you interact as well.Television can make educational issues entertaining and interest people especially the young people because children love Dinosaurs and bright colourful things. Programmes such as 'Walking with dinosaurs'. Will be enjoyable and at the same time be giving you loads of information by giving the names of the dinosaurs, which were carnivores and herbivores etc.

        Television teaches us about different cultures. Television helps us be more aware of political, cultural and religious values different to our own western values, For example. the situation in Iraq against Sadam ...

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