I agree with Evonne that reading helps us to concentrate better because I am an example. When I was young, I cannot concentrate well when I study, it feels like my mind was always trying to wander off and not giving my one hundred percent concentration to the work I am doing. However after I started reading books, I can see that I help me to focus and not get distracted easily.

I believe that nowadays teenagers do not read as much as teenagers in the past because of the technology advancement. In the past, there is no computer and television thus reading books became the entertainment for the teenagers whereas now, the entertainment for teenagers circles around electronic devices such as computer, television, handphone, MP3 so on and forth.

I think that reading is important because it broadens their horizons and knowledge, improve their English Language such as grammar and vocabulary. Besides that, it also helps the teenagers to be creative and broadens their imagination since they are exposed to many interesting story plots.

It may seem boring to just sit down and read a book but if one chooses a book that he or she has interest in, it peaks up his or her interest and slowly they will cultivate this good habit and eventually love reading. In addition, reading helps the teenagers to stay connected to people such as having friends who are also reading the same reading material as you are. So next time when you and your friends chat, you all will have more topics to talk about.

Thus I conclude that reading is important and beneficial to us. It does us good and no harm is done.