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Step 4 Bad influence Bad habit
Violence Lazy
The conversation is about having a summer job or Idiot box Unhealthy
not. The male student already has a job at a summer
camp. He likes having a summer job because he can Page 93
earn money and then he can buy things. Also, he can
meet new friends who have the same interests. The F
female student likes her freedom and she doesn’t Sample response 1
have to think about her job. Also, having a job is a
lot of responsibility. She wants to earn money but she TV has a good influence
also wants to enjoy her youth. I would prefer not to
have a summer job and have my freedom.
First reason: Second reason:
Connect children with Positive messages to kids
Check-up much content
Think this because:
Page 90 See things they don’t usually Help kids grow up
Think that: TV helps children in many ways.
1. subjects 2. vacation 3. feelings
4. correct 5. decision 6. definitely
Sample response 2

[ Unit 8 ] TV has a bad influence

Independent
First reason: Second reason:
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Think this because:
B Kids copy behavior Don’t go outside to play
1. I like to watch comedies. Think that: It shows kids bad habits.
2. I usually watch TV for an hour and a half every day.
3. I watch TV for half an hour in the morning, and an
G
hour at night.
1. positive 2. In addition 3. content
4. reduce 5. messages
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1. My favorite TV show is The Simpsons. Step 2
2. My favorite person on the show is Homer Simpson. Sample response 1
3. I like the show because it is so clever and funny
at the same time. TV has a positive influence
4. The show is really popular because everyone can on children
find something funny in it.
First reason: Second reason:
B Content is educational Can teach children about the world
Entertaining Dramatic Think this because:
Hilarious Exciting Children know more about other countries
Helps kids understand other cultures
Clever and smart Artistic and daring
Think that: TV is great for kids
Great influence
Sample response 2
C
The TV show that affected me was the evening news.
TV has a negative influence
I always watch this TV show at home with my parents. on children
After watching the show, I would talk about what
happened with my mom.
The TV show has changed me because I learned that First reason: Second reason:
Too many cartoons
Wastes time
it is important to know what is happening around me.
Think this because:
Spend too much time indoors TV leads to problems in school
Think that: TV is bad for kids
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