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Some people say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

#people #television #education #entertainment
Some would argue that
television
it’s
help
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helps
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 in
education
,
while
 others believe
it’s
 just for having
fun
.
Although
television
have
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has
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 movies and shows for entertainment. I believe that
television
 can be useful for
education
, as
there’s
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there are
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 a
lot
 of
programs
 that
interesting
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are interesting
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 for
children
 and
also
 adults and develop their information. On the one hand, many people claim that
television
 is only for entertainment, as
it’s
waste
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a waste
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 of
time
. Many
children
 and
also
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apply
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adults
spent
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spend
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 a
lot
 of
time
 watching
television
for
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apply
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movies and
programs
 that
just
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are just
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 for
fun
, and that may bring a
lot
 of negative results, as they
set
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are set
show examples
 in
on
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apply
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place for a long
of
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apply
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time
, it may
effect
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affect
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in
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apply
show examples
their eyes and
have
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cause
show examples
 problems in their body and
also
 it can
effect
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affect
show examples
 negatively in their studies and get a bad degree.
For example
, a
lot
 of
children
 in schools
that
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who
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spent
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spend
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 a
lot
 of
time
in
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on
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television
 for
fun
they
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apply
show examples
have
a
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apply
show examples
low
result
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results
show examples
.
However
, I support that
television
 may
bring
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be
show examples
fun
 for
person
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people
show examples
 but
it’s
also
 can be useful for
education
.
On the other hand
,
television
 can be useful for
education
 and help both
children
 and adults to improve their information and
also
 their language. If
children
 start
watch
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watching
show examples
a competition
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competition programs
a competition program
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programs
 it will develop their knowledge, and
also
 watching
programs
 and movies in another language
it
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apply
show examples
can help them
in
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apply
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learn
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learning
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it
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them
show examples
.
For instance
, when I was young, I watched a
lot
 of Russian series, and one day I
listen
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listened
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 to
people
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people's
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conversaion
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conversations
 in Russian and I was surprised that I
understand
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understood
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 it all.
For
this
 reason, I believe that
television
 can be useful for
education
. In conclusion,
although
television
 can
used
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be used
show examples
 for entertainment and have a good
time
. I claim that it can be helpful for
education
 as
it’s
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it
show examples
 may improve the knowledge and can help them to learn new things.
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task achievement
The essay responds to the prompt well, discussing both views regarding television's role in education and entertainment. However, to achieve a higher score, more specific examples and a more in-depth analysis of both arguments would be beneficial.
coherence cohesion
The essay generally maintains coherence and cohesion with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Improving logical flow and refining paragraph transitions would enhance the readability of the essay.
language
Ensure grammatical accuracy and avoid repetitive sentence structures. Attention to punctuation and sentence variety will make the essay more engaging and clear.
introduction conclusion present
The essay includes a clear introduction and conclusion, addressing both views and providing the writer's opinion.
supported main points
Relevant points are mentioned about how television can affect children and adults both positively and negatively.

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  • educational programs
  • informative documentaries
  • interactive learning
  • entertaining content
  • reality shows
  • cartoons
  • intellectual development
  • parental guidance
  • screen time
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  • educational potential
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