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Electronic Books: The Future of Reading , I

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Electronicbooks or e-books are electronic versions of printed books. They
can be viewed on a computer screen or on an electronic book reader. I
E-books can be purchased on the I
Internet from publishers or e-bookstores.
We can only pay for these books using
credit or debit cards. Purchasing
an e-book is faster compared to
purchasing a book from a bookstore.
Nowadays, more people are
choosing to read e-books. This
is because the materials can
be downloaded and accessed
anywhere. E-books are also
environmentally friendly
because they reduce the
number of trees being cut.
The future of e-books is
bright. It allows us to bring
the whole library with us
wherever we go. They are
slowly gaining popularity
because of its convenience.

Answer the questions.
I. What is an electronic book?
2. Where can we purchase an e-book?
3. What is an electronic book reader?
4. Why are more people choosing to read e-books?

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2.2.3(a), 2.3.1 (b)