问答题 1.  One of the most popular pastimes today is movie-going. What's the reason for the popularity of movies?
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Why Are Movies So Popular?

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Why Are Movies So Popular?

   There is a growing tendency these days for young people to go to the movies. It seems that movie-going has become one of the most popular pastimes for them. Realizing this phenomenon, some people raise the question of why it is happening. As far as I am concerned, there are mainly two reasons.
   First of all, movie-going is so popular because it is the easiest way to escape from ever-increasing pressure. As we all know that young people today are faced with heavy workload, as a result, they tend to spend their spare time in a way that they won't have to think of or worry about anything. Considering their excellent acoustic and visual effect, movies are definitely more appealing than other ways of leisure. Everyone would agree that watching a movie is much easier than reading a novel, since all you have to do is simply sit in a chair and enjoy.
   Another reason why movies are so popular is that they express heart-warming values, inspiring us to cherish what we have and pursue higher goals. People all love their families, but sometimes they fail to express it. A movie may help a person realize this, and bring the family closer. Besides, a movie that shows how a person succeeded from scratch can encourage us to adhere to our ideals.
   In short, movie-going is so popular because people can get fully relaxed by doing it, as well as receive positive inspirations from it. I think it is a good way to spend people's free time. It can benefit us as long as we don't do it excessively.
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