1 . In this digital age, information is increasingly digitized through the wide use of technology. Newspapers, magazines and even textbooks are becoming or expected to be digital soon. However, despite the sharp increase of such technology in daily life, print media is far from becoming unnecessary. I don’t think that reading in print is a dying mode.
Firstly, print offers a super reading experience. The feeling of holding a book in our hands, feeling its weight and turning over its pages, helps us to be immersed in and engaged fully with the material. The act of turning over pages also helps to direct ourselves in the concepts and structure of the text. In contrast, reading through a number of pages on a device is unsatisfying, and we can lose track of how much we have read. In addition, the artificial glow of digital screens tires one’s eyes out, and can even affect one’s sleep.
Moreover, physical copies express greater aesthetic (审美的) beauty than digital ones. The designs that beautify book covers and spines make the ideas complete and add beauty to our homes as well. The wrinkles that have accumulated over time leave us with an emotional attachment to the books themselves. Furthermore, the presentation of content in print also allows for greater appreciation of imagery (意象). In contrast to the restrictions of digital screens, the tangible (可触摸的) nature of print allows for clear imagery that is clear and impactful in its presence.
Advocates of digital print support the convenience of the medium. Indeed, e-readers provide a convenient solution to storage and transportation. However, this carries its own weaknesses as well. For one, the use of digital media requires the investment in a smart device. For another, taking notes on the printed text is easier.
In conclusion, despite the conveniences afforded by digital media, physical print still remains a popular mode of reading today. The “less is more” nature of print media remains its strongest selling point today.
1. Which of the following is true according to paragraph 2?| A．Too much digital reading will not influence our health. |
| B．Turning over pages helps to completely understand the texts. |
| C．Reading in print offers readers full engagement with materials. |
| D．Readers can exactly know how much they have read by digital reading. |
| A．A clear imagery. | B．Abundant ideas. |
| C．Emotional dependence. | D．Convenience of transportation. |
| A．To popularize two types of reading modes. |
| B．To persuade people to enjoy digital reading. |
| C．To inform people of a new trend in reading. |
| D．To argue why reading in print will not disappear. |
| A．using examples | B．making a comparison |
| C．asking and answering questions | D．analyzing causes and effects |
