Reading books keeps a person’s mind active, whereas watching films and television is passive and does not require a person to use their imagination. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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In today's media-driven world, the debate between the mental engagement offered by reading books compared to the passive nature of watching films and television programmes persists.