Will Internet and TV Replace Books?
Internet and TV, as the mainstream of modem media, play a very important role in information transformation. They present a colorful and vivid world in front of us. Some people assert that Internet and TV would take the place of books in a couple of years. However, facts show us that each medium has its own advantages and disadvantages. Books will not retreat from our life, either.
Admittedly, Internet and TV bring about great convenience to us. Firstly, Internet and TV can transform information instantly. They can tell us what has happened in the world right away with very impressive pictures or videos. During the 19th World Cup, many people watched the live coverage of the games on TV or the Internet. Internet and TV can also tell us the latest development in science and technology and the fashion trend nowadays, which can keep us abreast with the world. Secondly, Internet and TV also play an important educational role. For instance, people can study history, culture, language and cooking skills from some educational programs on TV or the Internet. Lastly, people can get entertainment from Internet and TV, which are abundant in interesting and exciting electronic games and adventures.
However, we should not neglect the importance of books which are very convenient to carry and easy to get. Books are available everywhere, such as in the library, in the book stores, in your pocket or beside your pillow. After a day's work, you can lie on bed feeling relaxed by reading some novels or the newspaper. You can read a very interesting story on a train or on a plane. TV and Internet would not be that convenient and further, they could cause tiredness sometimes if you sit in front of the TV set or the computer for a very long time. Moreover, books as a way of recording information are more reliable to a certain extent. Information recorded in books has a higher degree of validity when compared with lies widely spread on the Internet. What's worse, a system crash can destroy all the information stored. Last but not least, books and written words are for people to savor appreciate and study thoroughly, while TV, Internet and radio are for people to get access to abundance of information, looking for what they need. That is to say, these two different categories of media are meant for different purposes, and thus each has its own reason of existence.
In conclusion, books are one of the main sources of information and they are very convenient for people to get access to. Books will not disappear from our life in the future, though TV and Internet have had such a profound influence on our life.