Read the following two paragraphs with contradicting views, and write a passage on the issue. You should clearly state your opinion and explain the reasons for your opinion. You should write about 400 words.
Tablets are the ideal system of organization in schools. They are convenient, in which much information is stored in small sizes and kept together in one place, and cheap, as digital information is now becoming more affordable than print. As evolution continues to rock the modern world, digital devices will become more and more reliable. Someday, they will entirely replace print books, and hopefully, that day will come soon.
Many may argue that tablets are much more convenient than paper books. But not everyone shares this preference of tablets or finds them convenient. In fact, in a study conducted by Book Industry Study Group (BISG) , it was found that 75% of college students preferred traditional textbooks in which they can highlight the key words and write notes. Also, some may suggest that it is cheaper to invest in tablets than textbooks. In fact, in a 2008 study of public schools in Kentucky it was estimated that the cost of textbooks and supplies totaled around $44 million. The cost per school was around $988 for textbooks and supplies. That is roughly the cost of only two tablets. To provide tablets to all the students in a school would be an enormous sum. Therefore, we may conclude that while tablets have their purposes, they should not replace the printed books used in schools.
无Printed books have been available for thousands of years. They are an important media for man to pass on culture, knowledge and history from generation to generation. In recent years, however, with the rapid development of e- books, many people argue that traditional printed books will be replaced by e-books. Nevertheless, I believe that printed books should never be replaced.
The most well-known printed books act as textbooks, which are important friends for students. Some students often complain that printed books are heavy and hard to carry, whereas, these books are quite convenient for students to take notes and easy to locate points and review. But for learners of e-books, it is not convenient for us to write down our inspiration in time. Additionally, tablets with multifunction tend to distract us from learning. Printed books provide readers a special atmosphere of learning. Paper books can provide a platform where students can place much more emphasis on learning.
In light of the investment, printed books are much cheaper, compared with the high price and maintenance fees of electronic devices. High quality electronic products are expensive, which is very likely to be a burden to ordinary families. At the same time, the software should be continuously updated, thus tablets set higher requirements on corresponding technology. Schools usually face difficulties in collecting sufficient information and making effective management, so the work is doubled. It is much more convenient to continue to use the current printed book system. In a word, limited budget will restrict tablets’ popularization to a large extent.
Another important problem lies in the bad influence on health. There is no doubt that students’ poor eyesight is closely attached to the frequent exposure to digital devices, one of which is tablet. Most students use mobile phones and computers after school, which cause great damage to their eyesight. If they even use digital devices in school, the bad effect will be more severe and they. Besides, it has been wildly accepted that the radiation generated from tablets is detrimental to physical body. The young children are not supposed to expose to it too often. By comparison, print textbooks are more moderate and more protective in the study.
In conclusion, it is beyond doubt that paper books are more convenient than tablets. Traditional books have irreplaceable advantages in pursuing the essence of learning, and they are friendlier to our health.
题干提供了两段观点相反的材料，要求就材料中的问题陈述自己的观点并给出理由。第一段材料认为平板电脑比纸质书优点多，可以取代纸质书；第二段认为大多数大学生更喜欢纸质书，而且平板电脑的成本太高，很难在学校里普及。
范文的观点是纸质书不会被平板电脑所取代。第一段作者简要陈述了现状并提出了自己的观点。第二段提出，纸质书比电子书使用方便，更容易记笔记和翻阅。第三段提出，平板电脑的资金投入高，而且维护成本高。第四段提出，电子设备危害孩子的眼睛和身体健康。最后一段，作者对全文进行了简要总结。