SAT作文范文:Reality television programs

　　Reality television programs, which feature real people engaged in real activities rather than professional actors performing scripted scenes, are increasingly popular.

　　These shows depict ordinary people competing in everything from singing and dancing to losing weight, or just living their everyday lives. Most people believe that the reality these shows portray is authentic, but they are being misled.

　　How authentic can these shows be when producers design challenges for the participants and then editors alter filmed scenes?

　　Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so-called reality, or are such forms of entertainment harmful?

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　　Reality television programs, which feature real people engaged in real activities rather than professional actors performing scripted scenes, are increasingly popular. These shows depict ordinary people competing in everything from singing and dancing to losing weight, or just living their everyday lives. Most people believe that the reality these shows portray is authentic, but they are being misled. How authentic can these shows be when producers design challenges for the participants and then editors alter filmed scenes?--Assignment: Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so-called reality, or are such forms of entertainment harmful? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.

　　Little benefit is derived from watching reality T.V. shows. Some people may consider these shows entertainment but they are actually very harmful to a persons physical and mental well-being.

　　The reality show The Biggest Loser presents everyday overweight people trying to lose weight. People watch the show to be entertained or in most casesto learn how to lose weight. However, sitting in front of the T.V. is a lot different than getting up to exercise like the reality stars. Most Americans sit on their couch eating nachos while watching overweight people exercise across the screen. The reality show sucks people into a world that does not exist. It just makes people less of what they want to befat and unhealthy.