Giving Opinions

Giving Opinions about TV

AHMAD DADANG PRAMUSINTA, S.Pd.,M.Pd.

Dear readers,

​We know that it is important to have a healthy mind. In my opinion, one way to keep our mind  healthy is giving up watching TV. I think TV channels give us good programmes and the rest of them just broadcast rubbish commercial programmes. Because there are too many channels on TV, it is really difficult for us to really get excited by TV. For all 24 hours every day, we have endless channels. Consequently, the quality of the programmes has suffered.

​So what should we do in our leisure time? I strongly believe that meeting people is more exciting. Interaction with our friends and family will lead us to a healthier mind. We will learn a lot when interacting with people. When we want to be alone, reading books is healthier than watching TV.

​I want to know your attitude toward watching TV. Do you love it or hate it? Do you think my opinions is correct or wrong? Please send me a letter.

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​Regards,

​Andhita Wardoyo

Multiple Choice

What is the text about?

• Andhita's recommendation about TV programmes to watch

• Andhita's opinion about giving up watching TV

• Andhita's suggestion on how to surf channels

• Andhita's complaints about TV programmes

• Andhita's favorite programmes

Multiple Choice

Why do many TV channels fail to offer good programmes?

• They want people to surf programmes by themselves.

• TV channels have few professional art workers.

• TV channels frustrate their watchers.

• TV channels stay on for 24 hours.

• It is difficult to satisfy all people

Multiple Choice

" For all 24 hours every day,  we have endless channels." (paragraph 1)

What does the underlined word mean?

• reckless

• limitless

• continuous

• simultaneous

• overwhelming

Multiple Choice

What is the text about?

• The difference between rich and poor countries.

• The main duty of governments of poor countries

• The main duty of governments of rich countries in Europe

• The responsibility of rich countries to help poor countries

• the duty of government in assisting their citizens' prosperity. 

Multiple Choice

What is true according to the text?

• All countries should work hand in hand to help poor countries.

• Poor countries always find it difficult to get out of the poverty chain.

• Poor countries have the right to ask for help from rich countries.

• Rich countries should take over the poor countries to provide their food and education.

• Civil wars always happen in poor countries.

Multiple Choice

"It is reported that famines always happen in some parts of Africa." What does the underlined word mean?

• poor

• chaos

• danger

• hunger

• harmful

​Dear Editors,

​

​watching TV is one of my favorite activities at home. I think that there are many interesting things that can be found on TV. I prefer watching news and humorous shows. Live sports on TV are always attractive as well. My family loves football very much. A live football match on TV is most special in my family. We will all sit around in front of the TV. Just like last week, when we watched the final libertadores match between Flamingo and Sao Paolo. It was a spectacular match.

However, i feel that the major problem with TV is the enormous number of awful silly shows, advertisements, and cheap soap operas. So, as a smart audience, you had better choose the right programmes and ignore unnecessary programmes.

​Regrads,

​Scott Allan

Poll

What is the purpose of the text? 

• Describing television

• Showing the bad aspects of television 

• Giving opinions and suggestion about television

• telling experiences of watching matches on television

• giving tips to choose the right prrogrammes on television

Multiple Choice

What is true according to the text? 

• All programmes on TV are necessary.

• We have to be selective in watching TV.

• People cannot find lots of advertisements on television.

• There are only a few interesting programmes on television

• The most attractive programmes on television are sport matches.

Multiple Choice

"It was a spectacular match." (paragraph 1)

What does the pronoun "it refer to?

• Television

• Television programme

• The interesting television programme.

• The awful televison programmes

• Final Libertadores match

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Multiple Choice

What does Rina think about TV?

• Watching TV is useless.

• The impact of TV is doubtful.

• TV helps her relax after a tiring day.

• She loves to spend all her time watching TV.

• TV is more popular than Internet.