With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The growing usage of virtual literature has led to a reduction in
paper back
a book with paper covers
paperback
books.
This
essay will discuss the benefits of e-books, namely, they are more easily accessible and cheaper. As well as, touch on the drawbacks,
such
as, the damaging effects they have on eyesight. I believe the
positives
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positive
effects exceed the negative effects. There are numerous positives of e-books.
To begin
with, they are available at the touch of a button in any language, because there are translation options to over 100 languages.
Also
, the world wide
web allows
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web, allows
access to rare, ancient books that cannot be found in a library.
For example
, there are free websites like e-books.
com
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Cams
Com
that provide direct download links to millions of different books, ranging from globally renowned novels
to
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with
academic learning titles.
Secondly
, as opposed to physical books, electronic literature is cheaper. When buying
an
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a
book the value of the trees cut to make it, the ink used to type it and printers are included in its price.
However
, all
that is
required for online literature to exist is a keyboard and an intelligent mind.
This
makes it possible for people who cannot afford physical books.
For example
, as a medical
student I
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student, I
find medical books very expensive, alternatively, I download virtual copies that not only cost me nothing, but can be taken with me anywhere
on
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in
my digital devices. Despite the many pro's, there are
also
con's. A negligible downside of e-books is that an over-indulgence can lead to eyesight problems like weaker vision.
This
is because our eyes are not accustomed to concentrating on a screen that
emitts
expel (gases or odors)
emits
so much light for
such
long hours.
For example
, studies conducted by
eletronic
of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
electronic
devices society found that 80% of individuals spend 6 hours or more on their e books resulting in a strain on eyesight. In
conclusion I
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conclusion, I
reaffirm my belief that e-books are clearly more advantageous than paper books as they are more affordable and accessible, and the minimal drawbacks are easily overcome. In
future
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the future
, I hope they are available for free
by
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from
libraries and all authors.
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic

IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.

Answer structure for the type of essay

  • Introduction
  • Body paragraph 1 – advantages
  • Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
  • Conclusion

Examples to start your body paragraph:

  • The main advantage is...
  • The disadvantage of this...
  • The main benefit...
  • Despite these advantages...
  • One possible drawback...

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