Discussion Questions
Television
Student A
- Do you have a TV in your house?
- In many houses, the TV is turned on but nobody watches. Does this happen in your house?
- What sort of things do you do while the TV is switched on?
- What kind of programs do your parents watch on TV?
- Do you ever watch any “reality shows”?
- Who controls the remote control in your house?
- Does violence on TV influence some young people to engage in violent behavior?
- What TV commercials do you like?
- When you go food shopping, do you buy foods you’ve seen in TV commercials?
- Do you prefer to watch sport by yourself or with some friends?
Student B
- What is one of your favorite TV shows? Why do you like it?
- What TV show are you currently watching?
- Do you watch TV or do you stream on your computer?
- What kind of programs are good for children?
- What do you do when there is a commercial break on TV?
- Do you think there is too much violence on TV?
- Some TV commercials are better than the programs. Do you agree with this statement? Give an example.
- Do you often watch live sports on TV? What is your favorite sport?
- Do you ever binge-watch TV shows?
- Could you live without a TV? Why or why not?
