Uses & Abuses of Television

## Copy 1: 200–220 Words

**Television is a useful invention.**

Television is one of the useful gifts of science. We can see pictures and hear sounds on it. It gives us news, knowledge and entertainment. So, television is very common in many homes.

**Television gives us news.**

Television helps us know what is happening in our country and in the world. We can watch news at home. We can learn about weather, sports, accidents and many important events.

**Television helps us learn.**

Television is also useful for education. Students can watch educational programmes. They can learn about science, history, animals, nature and health. Some programmes can help students understand lessons easily.

**Television gives entertainment.**

After work or study, people feel tired. Television gives them pleasure. They can watch songs, dramas, cartoons, sports and films. It can make family time enjoyable.

**Television can be harmful too.**

Television has some bad sides. Some students watch television for many hours. They waste their study time. Too much television can harm the eyes and make students lazy.

**We should use television carefully.**

Television is useful if we use it wisely. We should watch good programmes for a short time. We should not waste time on useless programmes. Then television will be a blessing for us.

## Copy 2: 250–280 Words

**Television is an important part of modern life.**

Television is a wonderful gift of science. It brings pictures and sounds to our homes. We can know, learn and enjoy many things through television. For this reason, television is found in many houses.

**Television helps us know the world.**

Television is a good source of news. We can watch news from home. We can know about our country and other countries. We can learn about weather, sports, politics, health and important events. In this way, television makes us aware.

**Television helps education.**

Television can help students learn. There are many educational programmes on science, history, animals, nature and language. Students can watch these programmes and learn new things. Teachers and parents can also use good programmes for teaching children.

**Television gives us entertainment.**

People need rest after work. Students also need some refreshment after study. Television gives entertainment through songs, dramas, films, cartoons and games. A good programme can make the mind fresh.

**Television has some abuses.**

Television becomes harmful when we misuse it. Some students watch television for many hours. They forget their study. Some programmes are not good for young minds. Too much watching can harm the eyes and waste valuable time.

**Students should watch television wisely.**

Students should not watch television all the time. They should watch only good programmes for a fixed time. They should finish their study first.

**Television should be our helper.**

In short, television has both uses and abuses. If we use it properly, it gives us knowledge and joy. If we misuse it, it wastes our time. So, we should use television carefully.

## Copy 3: 320–350 Words

**Television is a great gift of science.**

Television is one of the most useful inventions of modern science. It brings the world into our room. We can see pictures and hear sounds on it. It gives us news, knowledge and entertainment. So, television has become an important part of daily life.

**Television gives us news and information.**

Television helps us know what is happening around us. We can watch news from home. We can learn about our country and the world. We can know about weather, sports, health, culture and important events. A proverb says, “Knowledge is power.” Television can give us useful knowledge.

**Television helps students learn.**

Television can be a good friend of students. Many channels show educational programmes. Students can learn about science, history, nature, animals and language. They can also watch quiz programmes, debates and documentaries. These programmes can make learning interesting and easy.

**Television gives healthy entertainment.**

People need rest after work. Students also need some refreshment after study. Television gives entertainment through songs, dramas, films, cartoons and sports. A good programme can remove tiredness and make the mind fresh. It can also bring family members together.

**Television has some bad sides.**

Television is useful, but it can be harmful when we misuse it. Some students watch television for many hours. They do not study properly. Some programmes show violence or bad habits. These programmes are not good for children. Too much watching can also harm the eyes and waste time.

**Parents and students should be careful.**

Students should watch television for a fixed time. They should choose good programmes. Parents should guide children in watching television. Study, prayer, games and sleep should not be harmed by television. There is a saying, “Too much of anything is bad.”

**Television should be used wisely.**

In short, television has many uses and some abuses. It can teach us, inform us and entertain us. But it can also waste our time if we misuse it. So, we should use television wisely and make it a helper in our life.

Uses and Abuses of Television

Science has discovered many wonderful things. Television is one most wonderful of them. It is the most popular mass media all over the world. It has brought about a remarkable change in our life. It has given friends to the friendless and companions to the lonely persons. It has now become a part and parcel of our day-to-day life.

The word ‘television’ comes from two Latin words ‘tele’ and ‘vision’. The word ‘tele’ means distance and ‘vision’ means to see. So, the word ‘television’ means seeing from distance. It is a wonderful device for sending pictures to distant places. It has now become a part of our day-to-day life.

Like all other inventions of science, television has also a long history. At first the German scientist, Paul Nepkov thought of sending picture to a distant place. He tried to invent a device that can do it. At last, he became successful to invent television. Later on, an English scientist John Beyard modernized it.

Television is the most modern means of communicating thoughts and ideas. We can hear the speeches of the famous persons of the world through it. It serves much more than a radio. It is like a stage where performers are seen and heard. It also gives us the news of national and international events.

Television is the most popular form of entertainment. After working hard all day, we sit before a television set and enjoy various programmes. We can enjoy drama, movie, dance, music, song and many other programmes. 

Television has educative value too. It teaches the illiterate and the students. It is used to remove illiteracy. We can see and watch and hear classes on various subjects. We can also enjoy debate and hear discussions on various topics. Besides, it arranges programmes for children, women and workers.

Television is also a popular medium for the lovers of games and sports. Now-a-days people need not to go to the stadium to enjoy a game. They sit before a television set and can enjoy football, cricket, tennis and other games and sports.

Television has made the world smaller. It has conquered time and distance. Now we do not need to go abroad. We can know the customs, traditions, dresses, fashions and culture of other nations through television. We can get social, political, cultural, economic and religious news of home and abroad staying at home.

But television has some demerits too. Sometimes, the young boys and girls neglect their studies and spend much time watching television. Besides, some TV channels show naked and violence movies. It pollutes the character of our young generation and makes them violent. Moreover, it brings foreign couture to our country and affects our own culture.

Television is the most important medium of our entertainment and information. It plays an important role in our day-to-day life. So, television programmes should be polished and refined.