Question

某英语报就中学生课外阅读开展征文活动。假如你是某中学高三学生蒋平，请你根据下面表格中的信息，写一篇英语短文，发送到该报。

为什么要课外阅读?	● 课外阅读既能拓展知识，也是一种休闲娱乐； ● 书籍是人类智慧的结晶； ● 中外历史上有很多有关读书的名人 名句 (举例说明)。
如何才能养成好的课外阅读习惯?	坚持课外阅读的习惯要从小培养。
	你的观点 (两到三点)

注意：

1．对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不能简单翻译。

2．词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。

3．参考词汇：结晶crystal；课外阅读out-of-class reading

Dear editor,

Students of today are reading more than ever before. Indeed, the importance of reading can never be too much stressed.

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Best Wishes.

Yours Sincerely,

Jiang Ping

Answer 1

Dear editor,

Students of today are reading more than ever before. Indeed, the importance of reading can never be too much stressed.

First of all, reading, especially out-of-class reading, enriches our mind and broadens our horizon. People say that books are the crystal of human wisdom. Through reading, we learn what cannot be learnt in our classrooms. Besides, reading is also a way of relaxation. It is so refreshing to read a story before going to bed, or after a day of study.

There’re many famous sayings about reading, like “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”. Then, how can we develop the habit of reading? In the first place, I believe we need to begin from an early age, then stick to it and never give up. Secondly, …

Best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Jiang Ping