问答题 Directions:
Many people dislike advertisements, especially television advertisements. There is a discussion on your local newspaper about the advantages and disadvantages of television commercials. You are to write a paper listing the disadvantages of television advertising. Please include the items listed below:
1) It interferes in your watching the program you like.
2) It only brags about the products.
3) It attaches values that have nothing to do with the products.
You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET2.

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【答案解析】 Television Advertising
Some say that television advertising is a necessary part of this commercial world. But to me, it is really a nuisance.
Television advertising is irritating. Before a television serial that I have been waiting for begins, the advertisements seem to be running endlessly until I doubt whether or not the show will be broadcast. What is most irritating to me is that when I am completely absorbed in a story, a commercial suddenly cuts in taking me by surprise.
Television advertising only wastes our time. As the fee for advertising is high, it seldom explains the products fully and what is left is usually bragging, instead of useful information. It is utterly unreliable as it gives exaggerated and even false information.
Worst of all is that television advertising gives adverse influence on people. It encourages people in competing for material comfort by attaching unconnected values to its product, such as connecting success or higher social status with a brand.
If television advertising is to exist at all it certainly needs modifications.
(174 words)