Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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It is considered by many that e-books are more popularly used compared to printed books, but some believe that printed books will still be preferred by many others. In my opinion, I believe that both reading mediums will continue to be used in the future, depending on what they are used for. On one hand, people prefer using e-books due to its convenience. E-books are readily available in one's mobile telephone or tablet,
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making e-books easier to access and bring everywhere. To illustrate
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, a tablet can easily fit in a handbag compared to a big heavy book, which can be a nuisance to some people.
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, e-books are retrievable online, which eliminates the purpose of going to bookstores to purchase books.
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, if a student needs immediate reading materials for her coursework, she can simply download or access the chapters online, which can save a lot of time.
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, some people prefer reading from physical books compared to e-books.
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is because reading from physical books gives a different experience compared to reading e-books.
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, pages of written books may have a distinct authentic smell that some people may like, making them more inclined to purchasing and reading physical books.
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, some people may be an avid collector of written books, so owning and collecting them may be therapeutic.
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, in my opinion, the usage of physical books and e-books would depend on what the book is used for. Take
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, if a student needs revision materials, it might be preferable to use their e-book version as it can be accessed from her phone which she can go through in her spare time. Meanwhile, if reading is a person's hobby, they might prefer using physical books as they feel that it gives them an experience that they cannot get with e-books. In conclusion, reading written or e-books would depend on its purpose. Even though the majority of people are currently advancing into utilizing e-books, written books should still be preserved.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Convenience
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Built-in dictionaries
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Durability
  • Accessibility
  • Visual impairments
  • Tactile sensation
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Nostalgic value
  • Disconnect
  • Digital screens
  • Reading habits
  • Attentively
  • Retain information
  • Social and cultural experience
  • Economic disparities
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