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Article 1: Just Say NO to E-books!

1 While many people are abandoning their paper books for e-books, the reality is that paper books are still a better bet. Studies show that readers get more out of paper books because they can keep better track of their progress. Sure, you can carry along a great number of e-books on a single reader. However, since most people read one book at a time, there’s no need to carry around a slew of books. All the extra bells and whistles on an e-reader—from more books to Internet access—are just a distraction from the reading process.
2 Paper books are also more practical. They are easier to take notes in, and you can safely read them in the tub or by the pool. They’re also much easier to read in the sun. If you accidentally leave your e-reader on the bus or drop it on a concrete sidewalk, you’ll be wishing you had brought a paper book instead.
3 In addition, some scientific studies warn that the screens in our lives are contributing to eyestrain. One study notes that 70 to 90 percent of those who frequently use computers have symptoms of computer vision syndrome—fatigue, blurry vision, and so on. While some e-book screens are built differently from computer monitors and may be less harmful, people need to take care to protect their healthy vision.
4 Getting back to paper books does not mean rejecting all new technology. While some argue that any form of digital information is a distraction, I believe that we should evaluate technology on a case-by-case basis. The Internet, for example, is clearly a valuable research tool. The point is not to reject the entire digital world, but to identify the right tool for each task. When it comes to the task of reading, the paper book still wins, hands down.

Article 2: E-books Deserve a Second Look

1 Fed up with overloaded bookbags, crammed shelves, and cluttered desks? With just a flick of a switch, you can make print books a burden of the past. Welcome to the age of the e-book!
2 E-books have all the great features of a traditional print book. An e-book displays book pages on screen. You can navigate page by page or with a table of contents—you can even bookmark pages, search for a character, or look up definitions of words.
3 Unlike print books, though, e-books offer easy storage and effortless access. A single e-book reader can hold over one thousand works and easily slips into your handbag or backpack. You can carry an entire library with you anywhere you travel! As long as you can get online, you can add titles from a store or public library.
4 E-books are often more economical than print books. Some sites offer free e-books, and e-book versions of the classics are typically inexpensive. Today’s bestsellers are usually cheaper in e-book format than in hardcover. Recent paperbacks may be cheaper in print format, but you can still find deals.
5 Some readers complain that reading an e-book tires their eyes. I think this claim is exaggerated. My cousin Jared’s experience, for example, shows that screens cannot always be blamed for eye problems. Jared had played video games for months on his computer and was experiencing severe eyestrain. He decided to switch to a new display and to play fewer hours. His eyestrain vanished—even though he was still using the screen! His experience shows that screen fatigue is a myth. Others will say that there is nothing like the musty odor of an old hardcover to conjure up the wonderful promise of a book. However, the real enjoyment of a book lies in the reading—and e-books make reading so much easier!


How does Article 1 differ from Article 2?
A. Article 1: defends print books and rejects all technology
Article 2: rejects print books and recommends all technology
B. Article 1: argues that e-books have disadvantages compared to print
Article 2: argues that e-books are better than print
C. Article 1: claims that reading books is better than using electronics
Article 2: claims that books have been replaced by screens
D. Article 1: admits that readers can carry many titles on one e-reader
Article 2: shows that an e-reader can hold an entire library

Answer 1

B. Article 1 argues that e-books have disadvantages compared to print; Article 2 argues that e-books are better than print.