- The government can control online TV and movies.
- Many artists are worried about free speech.
- They say this could harm the film industry.
- The MTRCB checks movies and shows.
- Some people want it to be removed.
- They think it stops important ideas from being shared.
Difficult words
- control — to have power over something or someone.
- worry — to feel concern or anxiety about something.worried
- harm — to cause damage or injury to someone or something.
- check — to examine or look at something carefully.checks
- remove — to take away or eliminate something.removed
- share — to give a part of something to others.shared
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Discussion questions
- Do you think free speech is important? Why or why not?
- How do you feel about government control of media?
- What important ideas do you think should be shared?
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