TV-set has become a part of our lives many years ago. Watching TV, we learn a lot of information. The most important information coming from TV is certainly news. Thanks to the news we keep track of events of both domestic and foreign policy. However, not all programs are of use to us. Probably on the contrary - they only hamper our development, making us weak and inactive. Therefore, it’s impossible to say that TV is 100% boon.
So “the idiot box" with TV shows, does it do more good or harm? Giving a clear answer is impossible. What will happen if we don't turn on TV at all? We won’t be aware of what is going on in the world and in the country. You can, of course, learn the news through the Internet, but there aren’t many people who are used to doing so. Particularly it’s true for people over 50.
Let us consider another situation. All day long a person lies on the sofa or sits in the armchair and watches the "box" round the clock. Who will like this kind of lifestyle of “couch potato”? Answer: nobody! However, this attitude to life also harms the main hero - lazy viewer. Why? Firstly, he is passive, which in future will lead to the deterioration of his health and quality of life. Secondly, he watches everything just channel-hopping. We all know that 90% of the information on television is neither educational nor cognitive. They aim simply to draw the audience attention, not to mention useless ads.
My Hobby
I have several hobbies, but my favourite one is judo, which is a modern Japanese martial art. "Judo" means "gentle way". It is a popular sport in the world because it improves self-confidence and self-discipline, memory and attention. Besides, judo teaches us self-defence, respect and patience.
I started doing judo a few years ago. I have been training twice a week in our local sports centre. We wear a white uniform called a judogi. The lessons are physically hard but I enjoy them. Our sensei teaches us patiently and inspires us to become better people. I have already participated in a few competitions.
I am glad that I chose judo as my hobby because it gives me so much: I have become more patient and physically stronger.
Мое хобби
У меня есть несколько увлечений, но моё любимое хобби - это дзюдо, современное японское боевое искусство. «Дзюдо» означает «нежный путь». Это популярный вид спорта в мире, потому что он укрепляет уверенность в себе, самодисциплину, память и внимание. Кроме того, дзюдо учит нас самозащите, уважению и терпению.
Я начал заниматься дзюдо несколько лет назад. Я тренируюсь в местном спортивном центре два раза в неделю. Мы носим белую форму, она называется дзюдоги. Тренировки физически трудные, но мне они нравятся. Наш сэнсей учит нас терпеливо и вдохновляет нас стать лучше. Я уже участвовал в нескольких соревнованиях.
Я рад, что выбрал дзюдо в качестве хобби, потому что оно дает мне много: я стал более терпеливым и физически сильнее.
