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1、Introductory Remarks The popularity of e-books is on the increase. It is now common to see people reading e-books instead of printed books and people are wondering what will be the future of printed books. Will printed books be replaced by e-books? What will happen to reading? In this passage, the a

2、uthor tells us some of the findings from a survey about some American readers view on reading today and on what the future might hold.BackBack Back Back1.What are the advantages of e-books over printed books?2. Do you think printed books will be eventually replaced by e-books? Why or why not?BackPre

3、-Reading TaskExercise 1(Suggested Answers)1. There are a lot of advantages of e-books over printed books. For example, unlike printed books, e-books take up less space. You practically dont need any space to store them. You dont need a library or a room for them. You can store hundreds and thousands

4、 of e-books on your computer or reading device. Secondly, e-books are portable. You can carry a whole library of hundreds of books with you, on CD, in a laptop, notebook or any e-book reader, without worrying about their weight. Whats more, e-books are searchable. You can easily search for any infor

5、mation in an e-book, instead of turning page after page.2. No. People vary in their habit of reading. While it is true that more people will read e-books in the future, it is also true that some people still prefer to read printed books because they like the smell and feel of paper. Not a huge surpr

6、ise but its interesting to see that some people prefer a printed book. For those people, we wanted to find out why they like the traditional way of reading. Many people wrote in their comments and had clear reasons for avoiding the screen like, “Theres something about curling up with a good book in

7、ones hands that cant be beat” and “I spend enough time on computers at work, need a break” to “I like the feel of the pages”. Nostalgia, comfort and convenience seem to be big reasons for keeping the physical book alive. Since most people like their stories in both formats however, we wanted to know

8、 for those who reported owning an e-book reader (58 percent): Whats your number one reason? 75 percent enjoy the convenience of having a device that can comfortably fi t in your hand, weigh as little as 8 ounces, and yet carry the equivalent of 1 000 plus books wherever you go. Finally, what does th

9、e future hold for reading? Does the printed book stand a chance against the e-book? BackWhile-Reading Task1.The room you are in, especially considered as a private place.2.Because reading books is still alive and well.3.Peoples love of reading. Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back

10、Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Back Summary of the Text E-books have made reading experience much easier, and have already affected the publishing world. From the findings of a survey about readers views on reading today and what the future might hold, we learn that read

11、ing books is still alive and well today. Half of respondents buy both printed books and e-books. The main reasons why some people like printed books are nostalgia, comfort and convenience while the reasons for those who prefer e-books are the convenience of the device, its weight and storage capacit

12、y. 45 percent of respondents believe, however, e-books will eventually become the most popular form of book in publishing. The world of publishing has responded to the changing times, but peoples love of reading is, and will be unchanged.Paras. 1-2Para. 3Paras. 4-12Para. 13Back 1. The author is cert

13、ain that . A. the best place to read a book in is ones room B. reading keeps the doctor away C. reading is good for us D. reading is the best leisure activity2. If you travel to and from you work, it is now common to see people . A. playing games B. reading an e-book C. making a phone call D. listen

14、ing to music3. What is the percentage of people who have read 2-3 books last year according to the survey result? A. Less than 10 percent. B. About 20 percent. C. More than 20 percent. D. About 40 percent.Back 4. What have people read most last year according to the survey result? A. Fiction. B. New

15、s magazines. C. Mysteries. D. Newspapers.5. Many people prefer to read printed books are mainly . A. because of costs, comfort and convenience B. because they are able to write notes on them C. because they feel uncomfortable with an e-reader D. because of nostalgia, comfort and convenience6. Which

16、of the following words is best to summarize the authors attitude towards the future of reading? A. Sad. B. Doubtful. C. Hopeful D. Exciting.Back 1. People now have no longer limited their reading experience to printed books. 2. E-books have made reading on the go become easier. 3. Obviously, e-books

17、 and e-readers have affected the publishing world. 4. People can feel relived because more copied of printed books were sold last year than before. 5. Most of the people surveyed said they only bought e-books last year. 6. Some people prefer printed books because they like the feel of the pages. 7.

18、The publishing world has taken necessary steps as a reaction to the changing times. 8. The author seems optimistic about the future of reading.Back I. Reading no longer limited to four walls, or hard-covers and paperbacks A. Consumers can choose to stick to if theyd like. B. E-books make reading on

19、the go . C. is a common sight.II. Survey views on reading today and in the future A. Number of American readers asked: . B. Results: reading books is still alive and well. 1. Most people have read in the last twelve months. 2. Fiction came in first at 26 percent. 3. Mysteries and thrillers came . 4.

20、 The printed book vs. the e-book: It is a tie with half of respondents saying they buy in both formats.their screenseasier.Seeing people with an e-reader over 300eleven or more second at 22 percent.Back 5. Preferring to read e-books or printed books a. Big reasons for keeping the physical book alive

21、: . b. Number one reason to own an e-reader: Convenience, weighing only ounces, and carrying the equivalent of wherever you go. III. Future for reading A. The publishing world has responded to . B. What hasnt changed: .Nostalgia, comfort and convenience.81 000 plus books the changing times.peoples l

22、ove of readingBack一家传统书店一家传统书店 一种传统的生活方式一种传统的生活方式一个熟悉的景象一个熟悉的景象看到了一个奇怪的景象看到了一个奇怪的景象Back应对变化中时代应对变化中时代 回应他们的需求回应他们的需求没有回复我的任何邮件没有回复我的任何邮件取得第一名取得第一名 自从电子书出现自从电子书出现 一个机会出现了一个机会出现了Back1. Why dont you think print newspapers against social media?2. If you wish to a specific e-book for individual use, plea

23、se click the Buy button on the site.3. Its that is drawing people to e-books and that is what will kill printed books.4. Pride and Prejudice _ _ second in a recent survey in the UK where people were asked to name their favorite book5. There will be no charges for “overdue” e-books, because once your

24、 borrowing time is up, the title will be available on your device.traditional leisure exception alive purchaseformat convenience device confident no longerbe limited to come along come in stand a chance respond tostand a chancepurchaseconveniencecame inno longer Back6. Before Apple , Amazon dominate

25、d the e-book market by nearly 90 percent.7. We will do our best to ensure that our service is able to the changing requirements of our customers.8. E-reading is one of the UKs fastest rising activities four in ten of those surveyed currently read e-books.9. We are that there will be millions of Net

26、users who will wish to buy e-books.10. The physical copy came out first, but the book is now available in all of the major e-book including Kindle and iPad.traditional leisure exception alive purchaseformat convenience device confident no longerbe limited to come along come in stand a chance respond tocame alongrespond toleisureconfidentformats Back11. Your total free reading time per day one hour, no matter how many books that you hav