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| Ielts Essay - A Lot Of TV Channels |
Some people say that having a lot of TV channels is good, while
others argue that it reduces the quality of programs. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion. Write at least in 250 words with relevant examples from
your own experience.
The advent and subsequent
spread of electronic audio visual entertainment, like television has bought in
a renaissance of sorts – where the entertainment has become audience centric –
and has led to rise in number of television channels that target specific segments.
This has also led to deterioration in the quality of programs being aired.
An increment in number of
channels is a result of innovative program planning undertaken by television
studios producing and airing shows to suit the taste of targeted audience so
that people - not intending to watch unwanted programs- do not need to switch
off their television sets. The channels being aired have become subject specific,
for instance, the channels associated with travel and lifestyle continuously show
programs on various topics connected to this domain. This helps the viewers in
gaining more knowledge in their area of interest, besides entertaining
themselves.
Moreover, more television
channels means broader perspective and wider choice of programs and presentations
– where each channel tries to present an event or a happening from a different
angle – which off course prove very advantageous for the viewers; as they are
able to gather more information and form a well-informed opinion.
However, the sudden
mushrooming of the television channels has also led to deterioration of the
quality of the programs being aired. The channels, in a bid to overcome their
competition, try to include more and more programs in the iternary schedule,
most of which lack imagination, resourcefulness and freshness. Every other
show, especially the television serials and music shows look stale and lack
taste.
To sum up, I personally feel
that though a sudden explosion in number of channels may have affected the
quality to an extent, nevertheless, this trend has enabled audience to watch
and enjoy the shows it wants.
