Too much TV!

10/10/2020 8:46:00 PM
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Do you know?

  • According to research, too much screen time (including TV, video games, cellphone, and tablets) has been linked to various problems in children.
  • Researchers suggest that TV will negatively impact a child’s language development, their hearing, vision, reading skills and attention.

Let's learn more about the effects of watching TV!

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Listen and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

  • Who says that watching violent shows on television leads some children to do violent things in real life?
  • Which of the following statements is not a result of watching violent television?

Who says that watching violent shows on television leads some children to do violent things in real life?

  • Adults
  • Researchers
  • Experts

Which of the following statements is not a result of watching violent television?

  • Children are addicted to violent programs on TV.
  • Children are exposed to violence on a daily basis.
  • Children model what they see on television.
Complete the text you are listening to by dragging the correct word to each blank. 
Too much TV!
How many hours a day do you watch television? How many hours a week?  Most children watch way too much television. If children are watching too much television, it means that they are not reading enough books. They are probably not getting enough exercise either. Watching television doesn’t our bodies mentally or physically.  It is a “brain dead” activity.
 
Television is also not good for children because many shows are too . There aren’t very many shows at night that could be children’s shows. Many shows that are made for adults are shown during the time when children are watching television. It is not good for children to see so much violence. Some say that watching this kind of program on television some children to do violent things in real life.
 
Many children say that there is nothing to do but watch television. This just isn’t true. Children can go on walks, take a bike ride, or learn how to cook. They can play a game, do their homework, play jump rope, and do jumping jacks. They can also play soccer, basketball, football, or dance. There are so many things to do and so little time. Children should turn off the television because they are missing out on too much fun! 

Read and answer the following questions.

How many hours a day do you watch television? How many hours a week? Most children watch way too much television. If children are watching too much television, it means that they are not reading enough books. They are probably not getting enough exercise either. Watching television doesn't challenge our bodies mentally or physically. It is a brain dead activity.

Television is also not good for children because many shows are too violent. There aren't very many shows at night that could be considered children's shows. Many shows that are made for adults are shown during the time when children are watching television. It is not good for children to see so much violence. Some researchers say that watching this kind of program on television leads some children to do violent things in real life.

Many children say that there is nothing to do but watch television. This just isn't true. Children can go on walks, take a bike ride, or learn how to cook. They can play a game, do their homework, play jump rope, and do jumping jacks. They can also play soccer, basketball, football, or dance. There are so many things to do and so little time. Children should turn off the television because they are missing out on too much fun!

What is the main idea of the reading passage?
  • Children enjoy free time outside.
  • Children watch too much television.
  • Television programs are too violent.
  • There should be a way to block violent television shows.
What is meant by the term "brain dead" in this passage?
  • They are condemned.
  • They are unsafe.
  • They are not using their brains.
  • They are torn down.
According to the passage, why do children watch too much television?
  • It is a requirement for families with small children.
  • They are enticed to watch with the commercials.
  • They think they have nothing to do except for watching TV.
  • They don't want spend time doing homework.

Which of the following statements is not true about violent programs on TV?

  • Violent programs are made for adults.
  • Children are exposed to violence on a daily basis after seeing violent programs.
  • Children are too young to watch violent programs.
  • Violent programs are not shown during the time when children are watching TV.

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

  1. Television is not good for children because many shows are too .
  2. Watching television doesn't our bodies mentally or physically. They are probably not getting enough excercise either.
  3. There aren't very many shows at night that could be children's shows.
  4. Some say that watching this kind of program on TV some children to do violent things in real life.

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

  1. He became a teenager who beats up other students.
  2. She him to another tennis match.
  3. This plan can us to win the contest.
  4. I Shakespeare a great writer.
  5. Many medical are trying to find cures for cancer.