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Some people think that books should be stopped in schools and that videos, films, and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?

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The
Internet
 as the mainstream of media plays a very important role in transferring information. Some
people
 assert that the
internet
 would take the place of
books
 in the future.
However
, in my opinion, each medium has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Books
 will always hold a place in our lives. Admittedly, the computer has made our lives very convenient.
Firstly
, it can transform information instantly. It can tell us what happened in the world right away with very impressive pictures.
Secondly
, it plays an important role in education.
People
 can study history, culture, language and cooking skills on the
internet
. Even
books
 are now available in electronic format (e-
books
) and
that is
 the reason some
people
 find it a threat to the traditional, physical, book.
However
, we should not neglect the importance of
books
 which are very convenient to carry and easy to get.
Books
 are available everywhere,
such
 as in the library, in the bookstore, in your pocket or beside the pillow. After a day‘s ,work we can relax on our bed or sofa by reading a book or magazine.
Books
 are
also
 very good travel companions.
Moreover
, it is very difficult to sit for long hours glued to the monitor screen. Eye strain and back pain are
also
 some disadvantages of the
internet
. With so many power cuts, as in my country, we cannot rely on the
internet
.
Last
 but not least, the day is not far when all
people
 will be able to afford an
internet
 connection. To put it in a nutshell, I pen down saying that, despite the threat of the
internet
, the book has maintained its place. So I feel we‘ll never go without
books
 because they have served us so well for so long.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • digital mediums
  • visual and auditory learners
  • engagement
  • comprehension
  • outdated
  • interactive media
  • real-life scenarios
  • personalized learning
  • ecological impact
  • digital divide
  • screen time
  • tactile experience
  • memory retention
  • irreplaceable
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