CAE essay - help

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these days I've been preparing for my CAE exam and I'd really appreciate it if anyone of you was so kind to check my first essay. I'd be grateful for your comments and suggestions what to improve. Thanks a lot

Michaela

Aspects of reality and talent TV shows

Nowadays we can often see many different reality and talent shows broadcast on TV. There are various views on these shows among TV viewers.

At this time when people encounter a great deal of information and news from all over the world on the daily basis, they also want to relax and watch something less serious on TV. Therefore TV producers have come up with reality and talent shows which seem to be a good source of entertainment for people. These programs do not require much of concentration of a viewer and they are not difficult to follow. However, some people may say that it is a waste of time. Some people claim that TV programs of this kind are not appropriate especially for young viewers, as they lack educational aspects.

Not to mention that these shows also have a certain effect on the participants themselves. It is usual that after the show finishes, the participants become celebrities regardless whether they have won or not. On the other hand, their fame is only short-lasting and they disappear from the public eye very soon.

As I see it, the most important aspect is, that many ordinary people become well known and get a chance to succeed in the media world.

To sum up, reality and talent shows are quite an efficient way of people presenting their skills in public. Nevertheless, we should take into consideration the dark side of the popularity as well.