Mass Media

Which kind of mass media TV, radio, news papers, magazines is the most

popular and dominates in Lithuania? Which one do you and your family

prefer? Is it information or entertainment that you are looking for in the

media?

We’re living in the 21st century, in a world of mass communication,

and it is possible to know what is happening in every corner of the world.

We get the newest, most interesting information from various sources: TV,

radio, newspapers, and magazines. To my mind, TV is the most appropriate

way to receive information and entertainment for people in Lithuania.

Especially for those, who work hard, are very busy and have no time to read

the press. Watching TV is the fastest way to know what is happening in your

country and all over the world. However, I can’t say that only TV is the

most popular in Lithuania. There are many people who enjoy reading

newspapers, magazines and listen to the radio going in a car, in work

offices or doing a room. WWhen I wake up, first step I do, I turn my radio

on to hear the weather forecast and horoscope of the day.

My family prefers TV and reading the press. My parents’ job starts

only after midday, so every their morning begins with a cup of strong

coffee and newspapers in the hands. If the press isn’t brought, they turn

the TV on and watch morning’s programme.

I, actually, prefer watching TV. Surely, I choose those channels,

which offer a great variety of programmes: current affairs, interwievs,

discussions, documentaries, drama productions and feature programmes. Of

course, I don’t watch all programmes running. I look through the TV program

in advance and choose what I think might be interesting to me. I

particularly enjoy the talk shows, quizzes, and sitcoms. I do my best not

to miss them. However, the main thing I watch everyday is news. Apart from

this, TV has one disadvantage. I can’t stand our television becoming too

commercialized. It’s so unpleasant when a film is interrupted and some cat

food is advertised.

On the whole, living in this period , there are lots of ways to

receive information and to find entertainment, However, every person

chooses that one, which is available, most interesting, attractive,

correspond to his interests.