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Books
Some people
are fond of reading, while others consider it to be a waste of
time.
Different people have different attitude to reading. Some of
them have dozens of books in their houses and consider reading
to be their favourite pastime. Other people prefer watching TV
to reading books.
Personally, I get a lot of enjoyment out of reading books. Our
family loves gathering in the sitting room in the evening and
reading books: fairy tales, novels, detective stories,
thrillers, fantastic stories and what not. It has become a
tradition and I'm sure it makes our family united. To my mind,
books are our best teachers and friends because they have the
power to educate and entertain us. When I'm tired, I like
reading detective stories and thrillers. When I want something
more serious and instructive, I take an encyclopedia or read
some philosophical works. I love reading when I'm travelling,
when I'm having meals, when I'm bored or just for relaxation.
However, a lot of people read very little or don't read at all.
They say they have stopped reading books due to their busy way
of life. According to some people, reading is a waste of time.
They prefer getting all the information they need from
television, radio, and the Internet. A lot of people read
everything online and check the news on the websites. Besides,
some of them think that the fewer books they buy, the more trees
they save. But I believe that it is rather sad that many people
read much less nowadays. I'm sure that reading is the best
learning.
To sum up, I think that our lives would be dull without books
because reading stirs our imagination, broadens our mind and
entertains us.
Some of my
friends say there's nothing better than reading a good book,
while others would rather watch its film version.
Can people live without books nowadays? Is it possible that
books will be replaced by television and cinema in the nearest
future?
Personally, I'm fond of reading. Books educate and entertain us,
bring past centuries to life and help us understand our deepest
dreams and fears. To my mind, a book is one of the greatest
wonders in the world. It gives us a unique chance to link up
with authors who lived hundreds and thousands of years ago.
Through reading books we hear their voices and understand their
thoughts and feelings. Reading stirs my imagination, creates
colourful pictures of the described characters and events in my
mind, transfers me to other countries, continents or even to
other worlds, introduces me to amazing people who live exciting
lives, makes me laugh and cry. I can travel to wild jungles and
deserts, to hot Africa and cold Arctic or wherever I like
staying at home.
However, some of my friends don't read at all or read very
little. They say that they are too tired after school and can do
nothing but watch TV. Some people say that they have little
spare time and that is why they prefer watching a film to
reading a book. What is more, watching a film is much easier
than reading a book because you don't have to use your
imagination.
To sum up, it's up to you to decide whether to read a book or to
watch its film version. But I'm sure that no screen version can
be better than a book itself and it can't substitute a special
silent conversation with the author.
Most people
are fond of detective stories. Others say that reading detective
stories is just a waste of time.
There is hardly a person in the world who has never read
detective stories. This literary genre has always been extremely
popular with the reading public. But of course there are people
who dislike detective stories.
Personally, I find most detective stories rather puzzling and
exciting. They arouse the reader's curiosity and keep him or her
in suspense. To my mind, the popularity of detective stories
lies in the fact that most people like unravelling complex
puzzles. The detective story is like an intellectual game. The
reader is given exactly the same information that the detective
uses to find the criminal. Most readers treat the story as a
battle of wits between themselves and the detective. Others read
detective stories for pure relaxation.
However, some people say that all detective stories are the
same. In most detective stories, the crime is murder and the
clues lead to or away from the solution. Furthermore, it is
quite possible to become hooked on reading detective stories.
Some people read them when they should be doing something else,
for example, work or study. In addition, there are a lot of bad
detective stories in many bookshops and I think that reading
them is just a waste of time. A second-rate detective story
describes unreal people and situations, has poor construction
and a boring narrative style. Sometimes the reader can easily
guess who the criminal is from the very beginning.
To conclude, it is up to you to decide whether to read detective
stories or not. Anyway, a good detective story can do you
nothing but good.
Some people
say that business books can help them become successful, while
others think that they are completely useless.
In any bookshop you can find a lot of books about business.
Many people wonder if these books actually help them succeed in
their professional careers and if they are really vital for the
modern workplace.
Personally, I think that if you want to become a successful
businessman, it is not enough to read a couple of books on this
subject. What you really need is a lot of experience,
persistence and a wish to work hard. To my mind, business books
have become a business in themselves. They are just a way for
publishers to make money. The more books are sold, the richer
they become. Most books that claim that they can revolutionize
the way you do business and make you rich and successful have
little practical use. Moreover, some business books are so
boring that they sit on the shelf unread.
However, some business books are truly worth our investment of
time and money. They may become essential tools for students of
business at any level. Biographies of successful business people
can hold valuable lessons and interesting ideas and they can
inspire others to go into business. Some books can give you
helpful advice and tell you how to make other people believe
you, how to read and use body language, how to make yourself a
better manager and how to become richer. Nevertheless, many
experts are convinced that most of business books complicate the
world of business.
To conclude, don't buy a book unless you can use it in your work
right now. Try to find something really useful and to avoid
needless purchases.
Some people
say that we don't need libraries any more. Others are convinced
that libraries are not going to disappear.
Library is a place where print, audio, and visual materials are
collected and arranged to serve people of all ages and
interests. Some people say that traditional libraries are not so
popular now as they used to be some years ago. But does it mean
that libraries are going to disappear?
Personally, I think that libraries are very useful. Nowadays,
besides books, libraries keep manuscripts, documents,
newspapers, magazines, CDs, DVDs, video games, e-books and many
other electronic resources. Modern libraries are equipped with
computers and they store enormous amounts of information that
can be checked immediately. People go to the library to read,
look, listen search, inquire, discuss, learn, think, relax or
while away the time. Anyone can become a member of the library
and it usually costs nothing to borrow books.
However, some people say that traditional libraries are useless
nowadays. Most young people have become used to retrieving
information from the Internet. It may be more efficient and
time-saving than visiting a traditional library. But the
information that people find online may not be as in depth as
the information from other resources such as the books available
at a physical library. Besides, libraries are intended for use
by people who don't have a PC, who cannot afford to purchase
books and magazines, who need material no individual can be
expected to have, or who require professional assistance with
their research.
To sum up, I think that libraries play a very important role in
the cultural development of any country. Modern libraries help
people get unrestricted access to information in many formats
and from many sources.
Electronic
books are becoming more and more popular. Some people say that
e-books are going to replace traditional books in the future,
while others are convinced that print books will never
disappear.
E-books are making their way onto the world's markets. A lot
of people, especially children and teenagers, who are accustomed
to computer screens, have already embraced e-books. But does it
mean that if the popularity of e-books grows, paper editions
will soon die out?
Personally, I think that e-books are so popular with readers for
several reasons. Firstly, they are easy to use because they are
light, compact and can store up to thousands of pages. Secondly,
e-books have a touch-sensitive screen which can be used to call
up a dictionary, to increase the front size and even to add
notes in the margin. Thirdly, the bright backlight gives you an
opportunity to read in the dark. Finally, people can read
e-books in public without having to display the covers.
However, most people still prefer traditional print books. They
say that the device for reading e-books is rather expensive and
one needs access to the Internet to download them. E-books may
cause problems with eyesight because it is rather tiring to read
from the screen. Some people say that one of the main
disadvantages of e-books is that the battery must be recharged
and that e-books can be easily broken. What is more, so far
there is only a limited selection of e-books being published.
But I think it is very convenient to put a lightweight e-book
into your bag when you are leaving for holiday.
To conclude, people will always continue buying, collecting and
displaying beautiful paper editions with the sole purpose of
possessing them. To my mind, e-books will co-exist with
traditional print books. Anyway, we'll have to wait and see.
Из учебного пособия
"Открывая
мир с английским языком. 150 эссе для ЕГЭ. Готовимся к ЕГЭ" Юнёва С.А. 2011г.
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