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You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend. He/she has recently bought an electronic book reader and is very excited using it. He/she thinks that traditional paper books are no longer necessary and so he/she advises you to use an e-book reader as well. Write a letter to your friend and

  • - explain your personal attitude to reading in general, and to e-books in particular
  • - express your opinion about his/her idea that traditional paper books are no longer necessary
  • - say what role books play in your life

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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Hello Peter,

I apologise for not writing to you for a long time. At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time preparing for them. And certainly, I’m doing a lot of reading now.

You know that I’m not just simply fond of reading but adore it. And I always try to spend my free time on reading as it broadens your world outlook. Moreover, I find it to be the best way to rest. As for electronic book readers, personally, I am not a big fan of them.

I realise that lots of people consider them to be extremely useful and convenient nowadays as you can download lots of novels to a small gadget and carry it with you everywhere, and read it whenever you have a free minute. You might think that I’m a bit old-fashioned but I, for one, prefer traditional paper books. And I do not believe they will cease to exist as there are people who like taking paper books into their hands and enjoy the rustle of their pages while reading them. Strange as it might seem, I belong to such people. I just love good-quality paper books. Besides, a good book can be a very good present to your friend. As you see, tastes differ.

Anyway, it was great to hear from you. 

Send my best regards to your parents and sister. I’m looking forward to your next letter.

Best wishes,
John

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