IELTS essay on Reality TV shows

Reality TV shows are good entertainment, for and against essay B1

Reality shows are a very popular form of entertainment on TV nowadays. There are dozens of different types of programmes such as singing contests, cooking competitions or going to live in the jungle.

Firstly, I think that there is a lot of variety in reality TV. People at home can choose which types of programme they want to watch depending on what they are interested in. Some people like watching singing or cooking competitions, while others prefer watching programmes about building houses or travelling around the world. In addition, reality TV programmes are a great opportunity to discover talented singers, dancers or chefs. Several people who take part in these programmes get jobs as a result of being on TV. Another advantage is that the people on the shows have interesting experiences and meet new people.

On the other hand, some people think that reality TV is an easy way for them to become famous. However, most successful singers, actors or chefs have worked hard all their lives and are good at their job because of their hard work. Also, sometimes the people on the shows have to do really difficult or dangerous things. The competitions are very hard and there is only one winner. Another disadvantage is that some programmes always follow the same format and this can be boring to watch.

To sum up, I think that reality TV is good entertainment. There is lots of variety which means there is something for everyone, and they are captivating to watch.

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- Paragraph 2 – arguments for the subject

- Paragraph 3 – arguments against the subject

- Paragraph 4 – conclusion

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Reality TV shows are good entertainment, for and against essay

Реалити-шоу - хорошее развлечение, эссе за и против

Reality shows are a very popular form of entertainment on TV nowadays.

Сегодня реалити-шоу - очень популярная форма развлечения на телевидении.

There are dozens of different types of programmes such as singing contests, cooking competitions or going to live in the jungle.

Существуют десятки различных программ, таких как конкурс пения, кулинарные соревнования или поездка в джунгли.

Firstly, I think that there is a lot of variety in reality TV.

Во-первых, я думаю, что реалити-шоу очень разнообразны (большое разнообразие).

People at home can choose which types of programme they want to watch depending on what they are interested in.

Люди дома могут выбрать тип программы, которую они хотят смотреть, в зависимости от того, что им интересно.

Some people like watching singing or cooking competitions while others prefer watching programmes about building houses or travelling around the world.

Некоторые люди любят смотреть конкурсы пения или кулинарии, а другие предпочитают смотреть программы о строительстве домов или путешествия по миру.

In addition, reality TV programmes are a great opportunity to discover talented singers, dancers or chefs.

Кроме того, реалити-шоу - прекрасная возможность открыть для себя талантливых певцов, танцоров или поваров.

Several people who take part in these programmes get jobs as a result of being on TV.

Некоторые люди, принимающие участие в этих программах, получают работу, благодаря участию на телевидении.

Another advantage is that the people on the shows have interesting experiences and meet new people.

Еще одно преимущество состоит в том, что участники шоу получают интересный опыт и знакомятся с новыми людьми.

On the other hand, some people think that reality TV is an easy way for them to become famous.

С другой стороны, некоторые люди думают, что реалити-шоу - это простой способ прославиться(стать знаменитым).

However, most successful singers, actors or chefs have worked hard all their lives and are good at their job because of their hard work.

Тем не менее, большинство успешных певцов, актеров или поваров работали (усердно) всю свою жизнь, и были хороши в их работе, благодаря их тяжелому труду.

Also, sometimes the people on the shows have to do really difficult or dangerous things.

Кроме того, иногда людям из телешоу приходится делать действительно сложные или опасные дела.

The competitions are very hard and there is only one winner.

Соревнования очень тяжелые, и есть только один победитель.

Another disadvantage is that some programmes always follow the same format and this can be boring to watch.

Другой недостаток заключается в том, что некоторые программы всегда имеют один и тот же формат, и это может быть скучно смотреть.

To sum up, I think that reality TV is good entertainment.

Подводя итог, я считаю, что реалити-шоу - хорошее развлечение.

There is lots of variety which means there is something for everyone and they are captivating to watch.

Здесь (есть) много разнообразия, а значит, каждый найдет что-то для себя, и это увлекательно смотреть.