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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 9th February
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
Some people think that the fictional violence portrayed on television is harmless entertainment. Others disagree and think that it encourages violent behaviour. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Watching television is a normal part of everyday life for people of all ages. It enables us to relax and enjoy a variety of programmes in a comfortable and safe environment. It can also be argued that it brings families and friends together; providing a source of conversation. In my opinion, these are all good reasons to watch TV.
However, there is no doubt that there is a lot of violence portrayed on TV. Even children’s cartoons such as Tom and Jerry can feature examples of violence. A child can watch Jerry close the lid of a piano on Toms’s hands and see him in pain. However, I think that children can tell the difference between fantasy and reality. In this case, they know that Tom will recover quickly because it is not real. Watching such a scene will have no influence at all on a child’s behaviour.
It is understandable that parents worry about the number of violent scenes that feature in dramas and films. And there can be no doubt that fights and shooting are often part of an average evening’s entertainment. Many people believe that as a result, society has become more violent and that we have become more used to violence. However, parents can exert control over the amount of exposure their children have to the violent content and so any negative effects can be reduced.
In conclusion, I think that violence is a reality in our society these days and TV needs to reflect that reality. As long as people discuss the violence that is portrayed on TV with their children and keep an open mind about what they are viewing, violent behaviour will not result.
IELTS Writing Task 2