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Some people think that public libraries are no longer important, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#people #libraries
Many
people
 argue that public
libraries
 have lost their charm and are no longer useful for
the
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society.
However
, I am of the opinion that
libraries
 still serve as the ultimate source of education and knowledge.
This
 essay will discuss both points of view. There are a number of reasons why public
libraries
 are losing their importance. First of all,
the
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modern technologies have changed the way
people
 access and gather information. Rather than spending hours in
library
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,
people
 choose to browse and access information through
internet
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.
Secondly
, it has been seen that general
libraries
 do not have updated resources and
also
the
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are not satisfactory. These are the primary reasons why
people
 are losing interest
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 to
libraries
.
However
, public
libraries
 still provide the average
people
 with all kinds of knowledge and information to all parts of
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. First of all, public
libraries
 play a fundamental and significant role in education. They always provide
people
 with books and other materials which they can use to enhance their literacy skills.
In addition
, public
libraries
 help to build social connections.
For example
, many
libraries
 organize workshops where
people
 can participate freely and share their ideas which reflect the social bonding in the community. In conclusion,
although
 there are a few drawbacks
in
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 public
libraries
, I believe that the importance of having public
libraries
 is still enormous for the
people
 who want to read physical copies of books and build up socialism.
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task achievement
Include more specific examples to support your points. This would strengthen the argument in favor of libraries.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph flows smoothly to the next. Consider using linking words or transitional sentences to help with the flow.
coherence cohesion
The essay contains a clear introduction and conclusion, which aids in presenting the main argument effectively.
task achievement
You have addressed multiple aspects of the topic by discussing both sides of the argument.
coherence cohesion
There is a logical structure to the essay, with clear arguments and counterarguments presented.

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