Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Movies and TV programs made in your own country are more interesting comparing to movies and programs made in other countries.
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When it comes to whether movies and TV programs made in my country are more interesting than those made in other countries, the answer is really individualistic. Even members from the same family may disagree with one another. From my point of view, movies and TV programs made in other countries are likely to be more interesting than those made in my country.
The main reason for my viewpoint is that movies and TV programs from exotic cultures greatly arouse my curiosity. Such is human nature that people are usually curious about what they are unfamiliar with; I am no exception. Consequently, I often show more interest in films and programs made outside my home country. Specifically, the series of Harry Potter brought me to a fantastic world where everything seems unique, and I was totally immersed in the colorful imagination of the films. Indeed, it is the diverse cultures displayed in the films and TV programs made outside my country that pique my interest and broaden my horizons.
Another reason is that films and TV programs in other countries are facilitated with more advanced technology. As a developing country, many parts of China are still stricken by poverty. Accordingly, a comparatively less amount of funds are steered into the development of modern technology in films and TV programs, such as 3D technology and computer aided animation. According to a recent survey, the average amount of cost for making a film in my country was only one-fifth of that in America. As a result, with the implement of more sophisticated and advanced technology, movies and TV programs tend to be more exciting and intriguing.
Admittedly, domestic movies and TV programs have the advantages of having the contents that i can easily identified with and being able to explore the long civilization of ancient China. However, the advantages of movies in TV programs made outside my countries far outweigh those made in my country.
Therefore, movies and TV programs made in other countries are more interesting since they are infiltrated with diverse cultures and take advantage of more advanced technology.
TOEFL listening lectures: A lecture from a social sciences class