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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. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

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Nowadays, there is an increase in the popularity of electronic
books
, which is becoming a trend, replacing printed
books
. Some see
this
 as a positive trend, but others will clearly disagree with it. The best part about
e-
books
 is that they offer new opportunities to
readers
. In electronic
format
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 it can be read a variety of literary works, which are impossible to find in printed form. In the electronic version of the
book
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 there are some technical advantages,
such
 as making notes freely, saving tabs,
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font
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 and size of letters. They are more accessible to the general public at any time and at any cost. Digital
books
 are purchased on different platforms on
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action or completely free, the main condition -
the
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 presence of
good
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 connection to the Internet.
However
,
e-
books
also
 have a number of drawbacks. First of all, it
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 a negative impact on health, especially - on the eyesight of
readers
. Reading
e-
books
 is an additional burden on the eyes.
While paper
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 pages spare our eyes if the book is kept at the right distance and in good light. For some people,
e-
books
 do not feel real. They do not have a sense of the special atmosphere that printed
books
 usually give. Because they cannot be felt physically, some
readers
 are
also
 unable to fully experience the story. Given the listed advantages of
e-
books
, one can understand their popularity. Despite some drawbacks of
this
 type of
books
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, they make life much easier for
readers
due to
 their features.
For
this
 reason, electronic
books
 are likely to become even more popular in the future.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Convenience
  • Portability
  • Accessibility
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Environmental conservation
  • Tactile experience
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Digital fatigue
  • Prolonged screen time
  • Technical issues
  • Independent bookstores
  • Piracy issues
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