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1. Phân tích đề bài
1.1. Đề bài
Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(Một số người cho rằng sách in không còn cần thiết trong thời đại kỹ thuật số, vì tất cả các văn bản đều có thể được lưu trữ dưới dạng điện tử. Tuy nhiên, những người khác cho rằng sách in vẫn đóng một vai trò quan trọng. Hãy thảo luận cả hai quan điểm và đưa ra ý kiến của bạn.)
1.2. Phân tích đề bài
Dạng bài: Discuss both views and give your own opinion
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Từ khóa chính: prints, digtal, books
Nội dung cần phân tích trong bài: sự thụt lùi của printed books bằng cách bàn về ưu thế của electronic media so với printed books, bàn về tầm quan trọng của printed books; nêu ra quan điểm cá nhân.
1.3. Dàn bài chi tiết
Introduction:
- Provide a context: the relevance of printed books in the age of heightened technological advancement is being reassessed.
- Rephrase the prompt
- Thesis statement: while printed books are certainly losing their place due to the inherent volume, storage and cost issues they pose, the sentimental values they bring mean the co-existence of printed and digital media in certain fields.
Body paragraph 1: reasons why many people disregard the role of printed books today
- Books have limited capacities
- The volume of information being transmitted is constrained to the fixed pages of a book
- Digital media (e-books and e-book readers) can, nevertheless, store and expand their storage much larger volume of data
- Printed books take up physical space
- Heavy readers may have to own a system of shelves at home to either display or archive books they’ve read
- Laptops and tablets, or e-book readers, on the other hand, can easily store as many books as a real library would while being as lightweight and compact as a folder.
- This means even more in an era of shrinking and increasingly expensive living space.
- Books require resources to produce and therefore could be costly to buy
- The production of printed media correlates with the destruction of the nature as trees are undoubtedly cut down to make paper.
- Book printing also consume energy, labor, and brainpower for design and marketing.
- Due to this resource-intensive process, books can be expensive
- In the meantime, most online-circulated e-books can be downloaded for free or at a much lower price because not much overhead cost is needed to publish electronic media.
Body paragraph 2: reasons why books are still relevant in certain areas
- Printed media give readers a tactile experience that enhance their reading experience
- Flipping the pages, or smelling the paper all contribute to a holistic reading experience that undoubtedly fueled generations of readers over the past centuries.
- Some printed books also have a collectable value (heirlooms, photobooks, coursebooks, or magazines)
- I believe that printed books, albeit suffering from a steep decline in popularity, will remain publication in certain areas including fashion, architecture, photography, or design.
2. Bài mẫu
In the current era of ubiquitous technology, the relevance of printed books is a subject of intense debate. While many argue that electronic storage renders physical copies redundant, others contend that they retain a unique significance. In my view, while digital formats are superior in terms of practicality, physical books offer a sensory experience and emotional value that ensure their continued survival in specific niches.
The transition away from print is driven primarily by the pursuit of efficiency. Electronic devices, such as e-readers and tablets, allow for near-infinite storage capabilities, contrasting sharply with the limited capacity of fixed physical pages. For the modern reader, especially in urban environments where living space is shrinking and increasingly expensive, the ability to carry a thousand books in a device as thin as a notepad is a transformative advantage. Furthermore, printed media is resource-intensive; the production of books requires timber, significant energy, and labor, which often translates into higher costs for the consumer. Conversely, digital media can be distributed with minimal overhead, allowing for instant access to information at a fraction of the price or even for free, making it the more logical choice for the average user.
On the other hand, printed books can offer a defined tactile and sentimental dimension to people’s reading experience that technology has yet to replicate. For many, the act of reading is not merely about data acquisition but is a holistic experience involving the physical act of flipping pages and the distinct texture—or even scent—of paper. These sensory elements contribute to a level of engagement and focus that digital screens often struggle to match. Moreover, certain types of publications, such as photography portfolios, architecture manuals, and high-end design journals, hold a collectable value that a digital file cannot possess. In these creative fields, a book functions as a tangible artefact, an object of art to be displayed and cherished as an heirloom, rather than simply a vessel for text.
In conclusion, while the digital era has undeniably made physical books less necessary for the consumption of general information, it has not rendered them obsolete. The efficiency of e-books is undeniable, yet the sentimental and tactile value of printed books ensures they will maintain a permanent place in our society, particularly in industries where the presentation and physical presence of the material are paramount.
Sample 8.0 by Do Thanh– IELTS Teacher at The IELTS Workshop
3. Từ vựng (Vocabulary)
- The relevance of (n. phr): Sự liên quan / Tính thực tế của
- A subject of intense debate (n. phr): Một chủ đề gây tranh cãi gay gắt
- Renders something redundant (v. phr): Khiến cái gì đó trở nên dư thừa/lỗi thời
- Retain a unique significance (v. phr): Giữ được một ý nghĩa/tầm quan trọng độc bản
- Continued survival in specific niches (n. phr): Sự tồn tại tiếp tục trong những lĩnh vực/thị trường ngách cụ thể
- The pursuit of efficiency (n. phr): Sự theo đuổi tính hiệu quả
- Near-infinite storage capabilities (n. phr): Khả năng lưu trữ gần như vô tận
- Resource-intensive (adj): Tiêu tốn nhiều nguồn lực (tài nguyên, năng lượng…)
- A holistic experience (n. phr): Một trải nghiệm toàn diện/trọn vẹn
- Functions as a tangible artefact (v. phr): Đóng vai trò như một hiện vật hữu hình
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