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Should you read English on a screen or on paper? Many students ask this question. Both have good points and bad points. Let’s look at 英文閱讀 (English reading) on screens and paper to help you decide.

Reading on Paper 紙本閱讀

Good Things About Paper

  • Better focus — No notifications or distractions
  • Easier on your eyes — No blue light from screens
  • Better memory — Studies show we remember more from paper
  • You can write notes — Highlight and write in the margins
  • No battery needed — Read anywhere, anytime

Bad Things About Paper

  • Heavy to carry — Books take up space
  • Costs money — You must buy each book
  • No dictionary — You need a separate dictionary
  • Hard to find words — No search function

Reading on Screens 螢幕閱讀

Good Things About Screens

  • Instant dictionary — Tap a word to see the meaning
  • Thousands of books — All in one device
  • Free content — Many free articles and e-books online
  • Adjustable text — Make words bigger or smaller
  • Read in the dark — Screen gives light

Bad Things About Screens

  • Eye strain — Looking at screens too long hurts your eyes
  • Distractions — Social media and games are one click away
  • Harder to remember — We often skim instead of reading carefully
  • Need electricity — Battery can die

What Science Says 科學研究

Research shows that reading on paper helps you:

  • Remember information better
  • Understand difficult texts more easily
  • Feel less tired after reading

A study by Naomi Baron at American University found that 92% of students said they focus better when reading on paper (Baron, 2015). Another study in Norway showed that students who read on paper scored higher on reading tests than students who read on screens (Mangen et al., 2013).

But for quick reading and looking up words, screens are very helpful!

Best Way to Learn 英文閱讀

Use BOTH! Here is a good plan:

  1. Use screens for easy reading — News, short articles, social media
  2. Use paper for studying — Textbooks, tests, important reading
  3. Use screens for vocabulary — Tap to look up new words
  4. Use paper for deep reading — Stories, novels, things you want to remember

Tips for Screen Reading

  • Turn on “night mode” to reduce blue light
  • Take breaks every 20 minutes
  • Turn off notifications while reading
  • Use a reading app, not a browser

Tips for Paper Reading

  • Use a pencil to underline new words
  • Write vocabulary in a notebook
  • Read in good light
  • Choose books at the right level (not too hard!)

The best way to improve your 英文閱讀 is simple: read more! Whether you use a screen or paper, the important thing is to read every day.

Comprehension Questions 閱讀理解題

Answer the following questions based on the article:

  1. What are TWO good things about reading on paper?
  2. What are TWO good things about reading on screens?
  3. Why is paper reading easier on your eyes?
  4. What can you do on a screen that you cannot do on paper? (Name one thing)
  5. According to the article, what percentage of students focus better when reading on paper?
  6. What country did the study about reading test scores come from?
  7. What kind of reading is best for screens? (Give one example)
  8. What kind of reading is best for paper? (Give one example)
  9. How often should you take breaks when reading on a screen?
  10. What should you use to mark new words when reading a paper book?
  11. True or False: You need electricity to read a paper book.
  12. True or False: Students who read on paper scored higher on reading tests.
  13. What is the MOST important thing for improving your English reading?
  14. Name ONE tip for better screen reading.
  15. Why might screens cause distractions?

Answer Key 答案

(Try to answer the questions before checking!)

  1. Any two: Better focus, easier on eyes, better memory, can write notes, no battery needed
  2. Any two: Instant dictionary, thousands of books, free content, adjustable text, read in the dark
  3. Because there is no blue light from screens
  4. Any one: Tap to look up words / carry thousands of books / adjust text size / read in the dark
  5. 92%
  6. Norway
  7. Any one: News, short articles, social media, vocabulary lookup
  8. Any one: Textbooks, tests, important reading, stories, novels
  9. Every 20 minutes
  10. A pencil
  11. False
  12. True
  13. Read more / read every day
  14. Any one: Turn on night mode, take breaks every 20 minutes, turn off notifications, use a reading app
  15. Because social media and games are one click away

References 參考資料

  • Baron, N. S. (2015). Words Onscreen: The Fate of Reading in a Digital World. Oxford University Press.
  • Mangen, A., Walgermo, B. R., & Brønnick, K. (2013). Reading linear texts on paper versus computer screen: Effects on reading comprehension. International Journal of Educational Research, 58, 61-68.
  • Jabr, F. (2013). The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens. Scientific American.

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