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Television now plays such an important part in so many people’s lives that it is (36) for us to try to decide whether is a (37) or a curse. Obviously television has both (38) and disadvantages. But do the former (39) the latter In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (40) cheap one. They just sit comfortably at home and enjoy (41) series of programmes rather than to go out in search of (42) elsewhere. Some people, however, maintain that this is (43) where the danger lies. (44) . Secondly, television keeps one informed about current e vents, allows one to follow the latest developments in science and polities. Yet here ’again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical fascination for us. (45) . There are many other arguments for and against television. The poor quality of its programmes is often criticized. But it is undoubtedly a great comfort to many lonely elderly people. And does it corrupt or instruct our children (46) .