Ever since the invention of TV, television technology has continued to become more sophisticated. Today’s TVs hardly resemble the TVs commonly used just twenty years ago.

Today, most televisions are “smart TVs.” Smart TVs can connect to the internet for on-demand streaming and more. Nearly all televisions sold today are also flat-screen TVs with a crystal-clear image. Televisions in the 1980s and 1990s could be blurry and unclear. Modern TVs, however, are so accurate that a player’s beads of sweat can be seen during a football game.

The Impact of Television on Society
Television has become a staple of American entertainment and communication. It has many impacts on society. While some impacts are positive, others are negative.


Many studies show that television keeps people from spending time with friends, family, and neighbors. It weakens the human bonds that make life so valuable. Health experts believe that watching television has led to a rise in health problems, particularly when it replaces more active forms of recreation. Furthermore, many people feel that television has exposed young viewers to inappropriate content. This includes violence and foul language.

On a more positive note, television helped the U.S. break its color barrier. It has provided actors of diverse backgrounds and skin colors with the opportunity to achieve fame. News networks keep viewers informed. They help to spread important news from around the globe. Other television shows simply provide fun entertainment. Television gives friends and family something over which they can bond.

Positive or negative, television is here to stay.


Note: Any opinions expressed in this text are intended only for the purpose of text analysis.


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What is the author’s opinion of television?

The author feels that because TVs are so advanced, parents must limit how much television their children watch.

The author feels that although televisions have advanced, it is still hard to say whether they help or harm society.

The author feels that because of the rise of internet video programming, televisions are outdated and useless.

The author feels that televisions bring people closer together as friends and family.
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The correct answer is:
The author feels that although televisions have advanced, it is still hard to say whether they help or harm society.

Reason: The passage lists both positive and negative impacts of TV and concludes “Positive or negative, television is here to stay,” indicating the author sees mixed effects rather than a clearly good or bad judgment.