媒体类话题及范文媒类话题及范文.doc

What is it in the mass media that has negative effects on teenagers and what measures should governments take to solve this problem? Para 1: 引入话题 Para 2 , 3 ,4 阐述媒体对青少年的危害---暴力，色情 ， 广告 Para 5: 政府应该采取的措施 The 20th century has witnessed unprecedented advancement in virtually all fields of daily life, and the mass media is no exception. However, everything comes at a price. While we enjoy all the convenience brought about by new ways of disseminating information, our teenagers are adversely affected. There is too much in the media that is harmful to young people. To begin with, the mass media hs become a source of violent scenes and gruesome reports. Today’s television programs, for example, are filled with violence and gory sights. Crimes and criminals are often gloried; the victims and sufferings are usually ignored in those programs, for audience are more interested in the fighting action than the dire consequences. Also, the availability of adult-only videos and sexually explicit pictures on magazines and various websites contribute greatly to the increase in teenage sexual activities and abortion rate. Girls, as well as boys, are now influenced by stories where teenagers fell in love at first sight and enjoyed passionate love affairs without any commitment, responsibility or health concerns. As a result, they start to experiment with sex at an ever-earlier age. Impulsive and easily influenced, young people are constantly tricked by advertisements in all forms of media to purchase unnecessary products or spend hours practicing some new ways of keeping fit, which leads to a vast waste of time and money. Moreover, the omnipresent adverts tempt youngsters to pursue luxurious lifestyles, which are not only unrealistic but also likely to lead teenagers astray. Prompt measures should be taken to minimize the harmful effects of the media. Stricter censorship code should be implemented regarding the content of television programs and other forms of media. Beside