IELTS Speaking Part 3: Influence of television (Sample Questions and Answers)

Influence of television

14. How popular is watching television in your country?

Watching TV is immensely popular in my country. According to a latest survey, most Pakistanis watch TV for more than 4 hours in a day, and I believe this is too much.

15. Tell me about the types of program that are generally on television in your country.

In my country, most people are completely obsessed with politics, so there are a lot of program which are political talk shows. Besides that, women love to watch cookery programs and morning shows as they are providing content which is interesting for women. Lastly, there are drama serials, which are broadcasted on many channels. These dramas are usually about family matters.

16. Why do people like watching television?

Most people love to watch television for 2 reasons. Firstly, it is the cheapest form of entertainment. One does not have to spend money in order to watch a movie in the movie. Furthermore, television provides me the opportunity to improve a person’s language skills.

17. Do you think state or private television is better?

In my opinion, private television is much better since it tends to show the truth. As private television has fewer limitations, it can show the content which, which is more intriguing. On the other hand, programs on the state television are closely monitored by the government, and the state ensures no such programs should be shown, which could tarnish the image of the government.

18. What effects can watching television have on children?

Watching television can provide children to enhance their knowledge. However, watching television in excess could deprive children from indulging in physical activities, which are imperative for a better health. Also, by watching TV, a lot of children have seen their eye sights deteriorate.