HANOI OPEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT ON ENGLISH FOR WRITING 3

FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (N0 2)

Full name : Phạm Quang Dũng

Date of birth: 12/09/2003
Class : 28A01

Hanoi - 2021
I. Make an outline for the paragraph with the title

The Importance of Reading Books

A topic sentence: In nowadays, the internet has become the bridge for people to access
information and to entertain. But no one can deny the importance as well as benefits of
books.

- Firstly, reading books widen our knowledge.

- Secondly, reading books can improves ones writing and speaking
skill.
- Finally, reading books is also a form of entertainment.

A concluding sentence: In conclusion, reading books is very important and has many
benefits. It give us knowledge and brings us entertainment in life.

II. Develop the above outline into a paragraph within 180 – 200 words.

In nowadays, the internet has become the bridge for people to access information and
to entertain. But no one can deny the importance as well as benefits of books. Firstly,
reading books widen our knowledge. Books enable readers to travel to foreign lands
without spending money. Additionally, people can easily gain information about fields
that they are interested in through reading books. A scientist who is passionate about
literature could easily pick up a book and satisfy his desire for knowledge in no time,
for example. The more books he reads, the more they know. Secondly, reading books
can improve ones skills like writing skills. For instance, people could be influenced by
the writing style of their favorite authors. For language learners like me, reading foreign
books can expand my vocabulary. Finally, reading books is also a form of
entertainment. It’s an option for those who don’t want crowded places and just want
some peacetime. They meet their stories and their life in books; they feel sympathetic
toward the characters. Reading books makes them happy and relieves their stress. In
conclusion, reading books is very important and has many benefits. It gives us
knowledge and brings us entertainment in life.