In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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In recent years, the number of people who buy printed
books
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or journals has been decreasing. Some people claim that people will be able to read whatever they want using online platforms without any charge. In my view, I agree with
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statement for the following reasons.
Firstly
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, reading an article or a book by using electronic devices is more convenient than reading a hard copy. Electronic devices
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as laptops and tablets weigh less than some university textbooks so we can carry a single device
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of wearing heavy backpacks.
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, studies carried out by several universities indicate that
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often prefer reading electronic
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rather than printed ones. Specifically, it is easier to highlight some crucial words and search specific topics in electronic
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, that are available online without paying.
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, the public, especially
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, cannot afford scientific journals or
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that are
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. To be aware of recent scientific advances and gain knowledge, we should constantly read from reliable as well as international sources. Online mediums and websites that contain free
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and articles give the opportunity to accelerate
students
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’ academic achievements. If there were no online websites that provide free
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or journals,
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will face some financial problems and they will not be willing to study hard. To conclude,
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there are some detrimental effects of reading online without paying, due to the convenience and financial benefits to
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I agree that sales of printed
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or newspapers will be minimalized in the future.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • accessibility
  • convenience
  • cost-effective
  • cultural value
  • sentimental value
  • reliability
  • distracting
  • access to
  • digital devices
  • internet
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