(3)During that quiet hour,what might the family do without the distractions of TV? (4)What would be the immediate result if the family members could use that quiet hour to discuss their problems? (5)What other activities could families pursue besides such conversations? (6)What would happen if the family could spend the quiet hour reading books? (7)What does the author suggest as an altemative to silent reading? (8)What good effects,according to Mayer,might be produce on TV programs if his proposal were accepted? (9)How did Americans use to spend their time before TV came to control their lives? (10)What do you think of Mayer's suggestion?Will it be accepted or not?Why or why not? 2.Structure of the text Part I.(para.1) The author proposes that every evening.for 60 to90 minutes, all television broadcasting in the U.S.be prohibited by law Part II.(para.2-5)The author mentions some problems caused by watching too much TV and suggests some activities to fill the time when turning off TV. Part III.(para6) People could have more fun if they turned off TV for one or two hours every day as they did in the past. 3.Discussion:Topic:"Is TV a Plus or Minus?" Outline 1 (Argument for) Talk about the advantages of TV according to the outline given below Advantages: ● a convenient cheap source of entertainment (3)During that quiet hour, what might the family do without the distractions of TV? (4) What would be the immediate result if the family members could use that quiet hour to discuss their problems? (5)What other activities could families pursue besides such conversations? (6)What would happen if the family could spend the quiet hour reading books? (7) What does the author suggest as an alternative to silent reading? (8) What good effects, according to Mayer, might be produce on TV programs if his proposal were accepted? (9)How did Americans use to spend their time before TV came to control their lives? (10)What do you think of Mayer’s suggestion? Will it be accepted or not? Why or why not? 2. Structure of the text Part I. (para.1) The author proposes that every evening, for 60 to 90 minutes, all television broadcasting in the U.S. be prohibited by law. Part II. (para. 2-5) The author mentions some problems caused by watching too much TV and suggests some activities to fill the time when turning off TV. Part III. (para.6) People could have more fun if they turned off TV for one or two hours every day as they did in the past. 3. Discussion: Topic: “Is TV a Plus or Minus?” Outline 1 (Argument for) Talk about the advantages of TV according to the outline given below. Advantages: ⚫ a convenient & cheap source of entertainment