Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally.

It is true that some people favour importing movies and
TV
shows from overseas, rather than attempting to produce these within their own country. While many people
suppose consider
Suggestion
suppose, considering
suppose considering
that
such
imports make a valuable contribution to national
culture
, I would argue that it is necessary to promote a local
entertainment
industry. On the one hand, local movies and
TV
programmes benefit national
culture
in two important ways. From an educational perspective, the young can learn about their country‟s past, stimulating their interest and national pride.
For instance
,
instead
of studying history from boring textbooks, students nowadays are able to learn about their nation‟s history by watching locally-made documentaries or movies. From an
entertainment
perspective, local
TV
shows and films are relevant to everyday experiences and a familiar way of life. Even when copyright ideas from other countries are used, local producers can adapt these to make shows
such
as a Vietnamese version of The Voice or The
Next
Top Model.
On the other hand
, I believe that international movies and
TV
programmes can
also
benefit the cultural life of a country.
Firstly
, people are able to understand something of the life and
culture
of other countries, which they can simply enjoy as
entertainment
or adventure. The American film ‘Titanic’
for example
, is not only a disaster movie, but
also
gives an idea about the history of emigration from Europe to the USA.
Secondly
, foreign movies and
TV
shows help many people to improve their language skills, combining learning and enjoyment. Many Vietnamese students,
for example
, have benefited from watching
TV
series
such
as Friends. In conclusion,
although
international movies and
TV
programmes contribute to the diversity of a country‟s
culture
, it seems to me
that local film
Suggestion
that a local film
and
TV
industries should
also
be supported owing to their roles as education and
entertainment
providers.
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The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

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