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 Reading: forgotten pleasure?

работу выполнила Степанян Диана Арменовна

ученица 9 «а» класса

МБОУ СОШ №149 Нижнего Новгорода,

Московский район ул. Куйбышева, д. 29

учитель - Писная Елена Геннадьевна

89030522269, teachelena@mail.ru

2015

 It is hard to believe that writing with words was invented about five thousand years ago. Reading has become popular pastime since that time. Nowadays we can get pleasure not only from books. Such ways of entertainment as  the Internet, computer games, e-books, cinema, theater have appeared.

 Unfortunately, new generation prefers surfing the Internet to reading. Despite the fact that books, newspapers and magazines  became more available, the number of people who spend their free time reading  is decreasing. Some of us are unable to concentrate and read long texts because of laziness.

However, I don't support the idea that reading became a forgotten pleasure. I consider that reading is a habit that should be developed from our childhood. When I was little, my mother read me fairy tales and short stories, which helped me understand the world around. When I became older, I started reading encyclopedias and novels. "Pollyanna" was my favourite book because of the main character. She was such an energetic and open-hearted girl. I know many pupils and students who are ready to spend their whole free time in front of books. Some of them are fond of classical books others prefer modern ones. The majority of us understand that without reading and learning we won’t achieve success in any sphere. Firstly, reading is like providing the mind with nourishment. It is the most available and effective way to broaden your horizons, to get some information about the world around you.  But  not everything that we read is useful, just like not every kind of food is healthy. You should choose carefully material for reading. Secondly, the statistics show that reading develops our imagination, memory and mental abilities, it improves our concentration and encourages us to think. Finally, it is well known that with the help of a good book you are able to relax. So, if you want to distract from daily routine or any problems you can take your favourite book and enjoy it.

To sum up, I’d like to say that reading is vital because nothing can replace printed  books, fairy tales or novels which form our character and point of view.