As more and more information is available online, the role of textbooks has become obsolete. Therefore, universities should replace traditional books with digital materials. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Now, everyone can get information from anywhere and whenever. Because of
this
, Linking Words
university
can change traditional Fix the agreement mistake
universities
books
into digital Use synonyms
books
. Some of them think because the physical Use synonyms
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have been too old. Despite all of the advantages of Use synonyms
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online Correct article usage
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books
, I argue that digital materials Use synonyms
is
predominantly disadvantageous to Change the verb form
are
the
students and lecturers. Correct article usage
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This
will be depicted by looking at how online Linking Words
books
can Use synonyms
reducing
the interest of reading literacy and the feeling when reading online Wrong verb form
reduce
books
is not as happy as reading traditional Use synonyms
books
.
Use synonyms
First,
people will have a low reading literacy when they read digital materials. Linking Words
For example
, my friend Linking Words
were
using Kindle to read online Change the verb form
was
books
, she did it for a long time. After one year ahead, she felt there was something wrong with her eyes. Use synonyms
Then
, she went to the doctor and as can be expected, she had bad eyesight. She told Linking Words
this
experience to all of her book club communities. After that, they decided to not Linking Words
using
online Wrong verb form
use
books
anymore. So, online Use synonyms
books
will decrease Use synonyms
the
reading literacy.
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In addition
to Linking Words
this
, the sense when reading online and offline Linking Words
books
is totally different. Use synonyms
For example
, I am a book lover and every time I read physical Linking Words
books
, I really Use synonyms
enjoyed
it. Wrong verb form
enjoy
This
is because I can smell the pages of the Linking Words
books
. Not only thatUse synonyms
,
but Remove the comma
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also
I can Linking Words
marked
with Change the verb form
mark
be marked
colorful
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colourful
at
sentences which Change preposition
in
related
to me. Wrong verb form
relate
Furthermore
, in my house, there is a small library and I Linking Words
am saving
all of Wrong verb form
save
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books
that I Add an article
the books
had
read. It is something that Wrong verb form
have
more
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is more
as
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for
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than
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books
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book
do
.
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apply
To conclude
, even though people can use online Linking Words
books
, Use synonyms
but
the drawbacks Correct word choice
apply
is
more outweigh Change the verb form
are
than
the merits. Change preposition
apply
Thus
, Linking Words
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the university
a university
university
must not Fix the agreement mistake
universities
transforming
physical Change the verb form
transform
be transforming
books
Use synonyms
with
digital novels.Change preposition
into
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coherence cohesion
Work on improving the logical structure by ensuring each paragraph flows naturally from one idea to the next. Use more linking phrases and transitions to make your argument clearer.
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Clarify your main arguments and avoid repetition. Make sure your key points are distinct and well-supported. For instance, the idea that digital materials reduce reading literacy should be linked more closely to the argument.
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Enhance your use of specific examples and details to support your points. Your personal anecdotes are good but could be complemented with more general data or studies if possible.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which contributes to meeting the criteria for structure.
task achievement
You provide relevant specific examples (e.g., your friend's experience with Kindle) to illustrate your points.
task achievement
The essay presents a clear stance on the topic, making your position understood.
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...