ТЕМА: Some people think that watching movies is beneficial to everybody.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200 – 250 words.
Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position

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учитель английского языка МБОУ "СОШ № 4" города Екатеринбурга/студент 2 курса факультета "Журналистика" МГУ им. Н. П. Огарева г. Саранск.

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Our modern world is unthinkable without films. In our daily life we take it for granted. But do we take it as seriously as we should? Has it got only useful effect on people’s health? In this essay I will examine this subject from different points of view and express my own beliefs on this topic.
It is true that watching films is now more available than ever before. We can watch them everywhere – at home, at the cinema, on a plane, even on picnics. I suppose, no one would dispute the benefits of watching movies. Firstly, they expand horizons and broaden our minds. Watching films or documentaries gives the opportunity to know more about culture, traditions, climate in various places. Secondly, films might have therapeutic effect in lots of situations. Also I believe no one would ignore the advantages of watching films in foreign languages. I believe they have a great educational potential, especially if there is not enough language practice in the country.
But looking from a different angel it would be wrong not to mention harmful effect that movies can have on people. Psychologists claim that watching films with a large number of violent scenes which are very popular in fill-industry nowadays can not only increase a level of aggression but also might induce mental diseases. Furthermore, watching films is often time consuming. Movies can be different-thoughtful or vacuous, stress reducing, kind or violent… Are they all good for everyone? This subject is controversial. I believe they are beneficial but the number of violent films must be reduced .