The importance of reading 英语作文.doc

The importance of readingIt is widely acknowledged that books which present the precious accumulation of wisdom and knowledge beyond the limitation of space of time are one of the few things men cherish deeply. Reading books plays an important part in the character development and personal growth.First of all, reading can broaden our eyes. As we all know, books reveal to a mysterious wonderland in which we will obtain various experience we would never dream of confronting in the real life such as traveling around the globe, interacting with other peoples life. We learn to look beyond our immediate surroundings to the horizon and a landscape far away from home. Secondly, reading makes it possible for us to be knowledgeable. China has a proverb, knowledge makes a gentleman. We are stimulated to use our brain to seek out many mystical things while reading. Reflecting on the other lives we will meet once we begin to read has a deep influence on the formation of correct outlook on life, value, world view. In the meanwhile, reading provides us with the suitable way to catch other knowledge and deal with problems. However, more and more people become sick of reading who always neglect the importance of reading. We cant deny that reading helps us withstand stresses and strains, clean up the misconceptions and discover the true meaning of life in the society in which money is considered the most valuable thing. Reading reveals to us a vista of a hopeful future, so to speak. In a word, people cant live without books. As an undergraduate, we should learn to be avid and omnivorous readers so as to become prodigious readers. Remember not to put all the energy spent on professional textbook but to leave some time to read various books.