Who knows? I have never known a person who have just predicted the future 110% accurately. So I think electroics, electronic books in my opinion, would not completely replace uh, printing uh, books or articles. But I think they will uh, like take over uh, 90% of the interest in printed books because they are easier to access. No one nowadays just want to waste their time and go in physical stores and pay hefty amounts and get a printed book. They just like to go online and buy just PDF version of a book or novel or their favorite story, uh, as they want. So I think will it is easier for them to shift to electronic books because they can just read it anywhere. They have their smartph ##ones with them, so they can just take it out of their pockets and read it anywhere. Being in metro while travelling or in the car while driving, they can listen to electronic books whereas printed books require uh uh, higher amount of attention and people nowadays has lower time spen. So I think uh, electronic books will take over but not completely.
Band 6+: Will electronic books ever completely replaced printed books in the future?
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It's impossible to predict the future with absolute certainty. While I believe electronic books won't completely replace printed books, they will likely dominate the market, capturing over 90% of the interest. The convenience factor is undeniable. People are less inclined to spend time and money visiting physical stores for printed books when they can easily access digital versions online. The ability to read electronic books anywhere, anytime, using smartphones or other devices, is a major advantage. Whether commuting on the metro or driving, electronic books offer flexibility and accessibility. Printed books, on the other hand, require more focused attention, which is a luxury many people lack in today's fast-paced world. Therefore, I anticipate electronic books gaining significant traction, but not entirely eliminating printed books.
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