Discuss the following questions. a) What are the advantages of a “television-free" life according to the article? b)

a) Advantages of a TV-free life:

1 You can read more.

2 You can go to the cinema more often.

3 You can have more chance to communicate with people.

4 You can help more in the community.

5 You can travel more and so learn more languages.

6 You are not afraid to go out at night.

7 You know more about world events and events in your neighbourhood.

b) Disadvantages of television:

1 It makes your brain passive.

2 It has a lot of commercials that interrupt programmes.

3 It often hides the truth.

4 It is controlled by huge corporations and so is not objective.

c) The tone is quite patronising and is sure he is right.

d) The first part of the question appeals to Ss’ ideas. The last question might be answered negatively because the author doesn’t sound very honest. He says he never watches TV but a bit later he admits he does watch TV sometimes.