Download Unit 7 The Media (Reading)

What do you think the article talks about?

• the media

• the current newspaper and book trends

• the internet

What have affected the newspaper and music industry?

• they are no longer exist

• they have been hit hard by the internet

• people do not like to read and listen to musics

What do people think about the newspaper today?

• they are impractical to get information

• It is difficult to get the newspaper

• they are very expensive

What the newspaper publishers do to keep their readers?

• they give the newspaper for free

• they distribute them door to door

• they produce digital online versions

What make the digital version of newspaper more attractive?

• readers can express their views (interactive)

• it is smaller

• it is cheaper

What are the benefits of having digital newspapers?

• they are affordable to all people

• the publishers can save money

• people can get them anywhere

• less wastage of resources

if print newspaper are impractical now, how about the books?

• People also do not read books anymore

• Some people still love print books

• The companies stop publishing books

What are the advantages of having print books?

• will not cause headaches or eye strain

• Cost is not an issue

• they are heavy to carry

• Only available at the bookstores

What are the disadvantages of e-books?

• Need to be recharged

• Involve cost if broken or stolen

• looking at the screen can cause eye strain and headaches

• they are very big and heavy

Why do you think some people love print books?

• they are more relaxing and user-friendly

• they love to read

• they get more information