Before you read

Look at the two headlines on the opposite page and the ideas below. Which text do you think each idea is from? Mark each statement first text (4) or second text (B).

- 1. “Excesses of a Hollywood genre” won’t hurt young moviegoers.

-2. Watching a lot of television causes aggression, pessimism, and obesity.

3. Television violence affects all children, regardless of age, gender, or intelligence.

4. Children remember what they learn from teachers, parents, and others.

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