4. What kinds of reading materials are available on the Internet? Well, you can find pretty much everything you like on the Internet. A lot of people read the news
on a daily basis, but you can also do some research or read articles related to your studies or to
your job. It is even possible to download whole books (= entire books). My mother likes to read
about cooking, and she has found hundreds of new recipes online. My father reads about traveling,
and he can find information about the places he goes to on business trips. One of my friends also
has found a website where he can read Japanese comics. He spends whole afternoons on it.
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet as a source for reading materials? People read on the Internet because they can have quick access to information. They don't need to
go down the street to buy the newspaper, or to the library to get the book. It has now become
possible to download whole books from the Internet. It is extremely convenient and very cheap at
the same time. On the other hand, reading on a computer screen is not that comfortable (= not so
pleasant) for our eyes, and it can definitely cause irreparable(=that can't be repaired = irreversible)
harm to our eyesight.
6. Do you think that printed books will eventually be replaced by the Internet? Definitely not! I think that, although people read a lot on the Internet, everyone agrees that it is
more enjoyable to read on paper. Books have the advantage of being easier to carry than a
computer, and it is much faster to open a book than to turn on a computer. In addition, books
create a special feeling, they have a special smell, and they make you look smart! You can also
make some notes on the book, and highlight what is important. Books are not ready to disappear
anytime soon.
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