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️ People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages

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In modern times,
people
 tend to watch visual programs
individualistically
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 rather than with other
people
. In
this
 essay, I believe the advantages
outweighs
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 the disadvantages of watching TV programs alone.
Firstly
, one of the
benefit
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benefits
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 of watching films alone is to fully comprehend the message of the show.
Secondly
, it will help the person concentrate as there will be less distractions from the other
people
.
As a result
, the person will be entertained by a movie rather be interrupted from outside stimulus.
Therefore
 the goal of watching
movie
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movies
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 for relaxation is achieved.
Additionally
, another advantage of watching films or
theater
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theatre
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 plays alone can be
a
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apply
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therapy
to
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for
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 a person.
Thus
, by freely expressing the emotions
such
 as sadness, happiness and excitement which is not
minding
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 the reactions from other
people
.
For example
,
instead
 of wanting to cry from a sad scene, some
persons
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people
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 try to hold back their emotions as they do not want to be judged by the crowd. On one hand, one of the drawbacks of watching films alone is the threat
of
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to
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 safety and well-being.
For example
,
emergency
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 situations where you need someone's help
such
 as
heart
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 attack.
This
 can be fatal and it can
also
 be induced by extreme
form
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forms
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 of emotion by absorbing the emotion of the movie. In conclusion, watching TV series alone has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages
outweighs
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 the disadvantages as it is more beneficial to the society.
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  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • personal freedom
  • compromise
  • negotiate
  • viewing preferences
  • enhanced focus
  • immerse
  • understanding
  • appreciation
  • independent decision-making
  • autonomy
  • personal responsibility
  • isolation
  • social disconnection
  • loneliness
  • shared viewing experiences
  • bonding opportunities
  • collective experience
  • discussions
  • communal aspect
  • screen time
  • physical and mental health
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