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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want on web or phone without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? band9

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Introduction
It is often suggested that printed books and newspapers will vanish because digital
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 will be available to everyone at no cost.
While
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 reading habits are certainly shifting towards screens, I disagree that print will disappear entirely, and I am
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 sceptical that online
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 will remain free.
Body paragraph 1
Admittedly, digital reading offers undeniable convenience, but print retains qualities that screens struggle to replicate. A paper book,
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, provides a distraction-free experience, unlike a phone, which constantly competes for attention through notifications.
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 is particularly relevant for students, who tend to absorb complex material more effectively when they are not tempted to check social media.
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, printed books hold sentimental value, which explains why they remain popular as gifts and keepsakes.
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, a considerable proportion of readers are likely to continue buying them, even if digital alternatives are cheaper.
Body paragraph 2
The assumption that online
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 will be free is equally questionable. Producing reliable journalism requires journalists, editors and researchers, all of whom must be paid. If readers are unwilling to contribute, publishers will either collapse or rely heavily on advertising, which can compromise editorial independence.
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 trend is already evident, as many leading news websites have introduced paywalls.
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, rather than reading everything for free, people will probably pay for quality
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, whether in print or digital form.
Conclusion
In conclusion,
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 digital reading will undoubtedly expand, it is unlikely to eliminate printed materials, nor will online
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 become entirely free, since both readers’ preferences and the economics of publishing point in the opposite direction.

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task response
Your view is clear from the start: you disagree with both parts of the claim. To make the answer even stronger, you could say more directly how far you disagree, such as “I largely disagree,” and briefly note that print sales may still fall even if print does not end.
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Your main ideas are well chosen: print has real value, and good online news costs money to make. Add one more real-world example, perhaps a paid news site or a school that still uses paper books, to make the points feel even more solid.
coherence and cohesion
The essay has a very clear plan: introduction, one paragraph on print, one on online cost, and a short ending. Keep using this simple shape in future essays.
coherence and cohesion
Links between ideas are smooth and natural. Words such as “Furthermore”, “Consequently”, and “Therefore” guide the reader well. Do not add many more linking words, as the flow is already clear.
coherence and cohesion
Each main paragraph stays on one key idea and ends by tying that idea back to the question. This makes the argument easy to follow. You could make the first topic sentence even more direct by stating that print will survive before giving the reasons.
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You answer every part of the question. You explain why printed books and papers are likely to remain, and why people will not be able to read all online content for free.
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The example of phone alerts and social media clearly supports the point that paper reading can help people focus. The point about paid staff in news work also strongly supports your view.
coherence and cohesion
The opening gives a clear position, and the ending returns to both main parts of the question without repeating the whole essay.
coherence and cohesion
The order of ideas is logical. Each paragraph has a clear main point, explanation, and result, so the reader can follow your argument with ease.
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