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Answer B:
I like to watch educational shows, like those dealing with science, nature, or history. On weekends,
I spend hours just watching these shows. Most of these shows present facts and trivia about
the world we live in. I discover things and information I never knew existed. For example, I learn
about wild creatures and how they spend their life in forests, jungles, deserts or seas. I am
informed on how everyday things work. I get to know the important past events that changed
history. The shows are presented in an entertaining yet educational way. These shows not only
help in my studying, but also amuse me. Because of these reasons, I think educational shows
on TV are the most beneficial programs for us. Most other TV programs aim to entertain only, but
educational programs intend to educate its audience.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Introduce the genre or type of show you like. You may add other subtypes of that genre.
[example: I like to watch educational shows, like those dealing with science,
nature, geography or history.]

Tell when you usually watch the show.
[example: On weekends…]

Tell about the things you usually see in the show. Add some details.
[example: Most of these shows present facts about the world we live in.]

Give the benefits of watching this kind of show.
[These shows not only help in my studying, but also amuse me.]

Try to compare it to other genre of programs.
[I think educational shows on TV are the most beneficial programs for us.]

Vocabulary

educational - providing knowledge
amuse - to please, charm or entertain
spend hours - spend a long time
trivia - trifling things or details
present - introduce
entertaining - something that people enjoy watching or hearing
discover - to learn something about
jungle - a land densely overgrown with tropical vegetation
desert - a barren or desolate area; a region with little or no vegetation
everyday things - usual objects or machines
amuse - entertain
audience - viewers

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