A recent report said that China’s TV usage has dropped from 70 percent to less than 30 percent in 2022. Also, TV sales have dropped from 48.94 million in 2019 to 36.34 million in 2022. Why do we watch less TV?
Yi Guiyu, 13
TV programs can’t meet people’s needs now. The TV programs are more monotonous (单调的) than that on computers and mobile phones. If we want to watch something on TV, we must wait until a certain time.
Xu Jie, 12
TVs might not be able to meet the needs of every family member at the same time. For example, when I want to watch the news, my sister may want to watch cartoons. Also,TV can’t be watched everywhere at anytime. We have to be at home to watch it.
Qin Hongtao,15
Today, most people prefer to watch short videos. It takes people longer time to enjoy traditional TV programs properly. Also, many TV programs today are not for free. But people can search for information on the computer or mobile phone for free!
【小题1】How old is Yi Guiyu?【小题2】What does Xu Jie’s sister prefer to watch on TV?
【小题3】Why don’t people enjoy traditional TV programs now?
【小题4】What is your favourite way to spend free time except watching TV? Write 30 words or more.
