At a students' debating club a discussion is held on the role of television in society. Some students of the British group who are on an exchange visit to Moscow are participating in it. The discussion is conducted by a well-known journalist The students are asked to give some serious thought to the following problems:
1. Television and children. (Whole generations are growing up addicted to television.)
2. Books versus screen versions. (Active pursuits such as reading give way to passive screen-watching.)
3. The pros and cons of video cassette TV.