Improve your academic writing skills for IELTS writing task 2.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The statements below contains some mistakes. Can you re-write these sentences so that they are not only correct but also higher band score?
In my point of view, reading digital books have more advantages compared with printed books.
First and foremost, E-book is been accessed, nowadays, easily by the people in a fraction of seconds through the advanced modern communication technologies.
Secondly, buying an electronic version books are easier than the printed paper books.
On the other hand, People health will affect when they spend more time to read books by using the modern gadgets such as laptop, mobile phones and tablets.
In conclusion, in my view, electronic version books bring more pleasure and easily to access.
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In my opinion, reading digital books has more advantages compared to printed books. (“reading digital books” is the subject and it is actually singular so the verb must be “has” not “have”)
First and foremost, e-books can be easily accessed by people in only a fraction of a second through the use of advanced modern technology. ( The phrase “a fraction of a second” can’t be plural and must be written as it is. It’s a nice phrase to use and can be used for academic writing – just make sure you write it correctly)
Secondly, buying electronic books online is easier for the consumer than purchasing printed paper books.
On the other hand, spending too much time reading e-books on bright screens from gadgets such as laptops or tablets, can have an adverse effect on people’s health.
In conclusion, I think that e-books are more accessible to both read and buy for the consumer than conventional paper books.