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It is sometimes suggested that every entertainment program shown on TV could be used as a vehicle to highlight the importance of societal problems. Although these shows might have a large audience, I believe an attempt to educate these specific viewers is unlikely to succeed.

On the one hand, it seems logical that these TV shows might be of help due to their relative popularity. For example, the live recording of the Vietnamese Rap Battle final night reached a record audience of 1 million TV viewers and subsequently achieved 10 million views on Youtube in its first 24 hours. If this show had contained a segment focusing on one or more social issues, such as the plight of those dealing with the floods in central Vietnam, this information might have reached millions, directing public attention to this campaign, potentially encouraging many to donate.

Nevertheless, I contend that raising awareness of social problems through entertainment programmes is ineffective because of two main reasons. Firstly, most audience members simply seek to unwind after working or studying, so they would rather be entertained by fun easy laughs than be weighed down by complicated issues such as climate change that might add stress rather than alleviate it. Any messages delivered, therefore, will likely to be ignored, leaving no significant effect. Worse still, some viewers might feel annoyed, having a hostile attitude towards the campaigns behind the unwelcomed interference, which could make these efforts counterproductive.

In conclusion, the popularity of entertainment shows enables important issues to attract greater public attention, but I am of the opinion that key messages would not be effective and could turn people off. Alternatively, campaigners should use social network sites such as Facebook with advanced tools to reach their target audience for greater effect.

It is true that youngsters have little preference for classical music in some parts of the world. This could be explained by the elitist nature of the genre itself; however, I contend that young people should be motivated to go to live concerts or play a classical instrument as these would help them to be more creative and attentive.

To begin with, young listeners are generally unfamiliar with classical music mainly because it seems to be too challenging for them to comprehend complex masterpieces or to be a part of a classical orchestra. Indeed, this genre is naturally sophisticated, which usually demands its audiences to have a keen music perception and life experience, which are less common among teenagers. Meanwhile, it takes years of intensive training for one to perform just the intro of “Nocturne” by Chopin, whereas a complete beginner only needs a few months of infrequent practice to excel at covering mainstream songs from Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift. These factors are the reason why most young people are in favour of simpler types of music such as Pop or R&B.

Nevertheless, classical music should be made popular among youngsters as it has been scientifically proven to boost creativity and concentration. Brain scanning has revealed that classical performances ignite various parts of the brain, of which many are linked with enhanced imagination and creative thinking. In an experiment carried out in an Australian university, students who can play symphonies composed by Beethoven or Mozart tend to have a longer attention span of about 30 minutes compared to only 7 minutes of other students. It seems obvious to me that these benefits are of paramount importance and would help classical music lovers to gain an advantage in their study and work.

In conclusion, although classical music might be hard to perceive or play, its merits including boosted creativity and improved focus have convinced me that youngsters definitely should attend more classical concerts and classes. To encourage them, schools and other educational institutions could invite famous musicians to perform on special occasions and share their passion for this worthy musical genre.