Living in an E-Society —The Pros and Cons
The Pros and Cons of an Esports Club

Amy :

I heard/some students want to start an esports club/in our school.// What do you think about this idea?//

Yui :

Well,/I think/it’s good to have an esports club.// First of all,/you may think of esports/as just online games,/but actually they are sports.// In fact,/the English word “sport”/covers a wide range of activities/such as billiards,/fishing,/and chess.// So/an esports club should be included/in our club activities.// Is my point clear?//

Amy :

Yeah.// I see your point.// Do you have any other reasons?//

Yui :

Yes.// As long as the Internet is available,/anyone can enjoy esports/and make friends with people/around the world.// Virtual reality technology also enables physically disabled people/to play sports.// This surely promotes accessibility/in sports.// Isn’t it wonderful?//

Taku :

I understand the advantages of esports,/but I don’t think/we need an esports club/in our school.// First,/the players may suffer/from health issues.// For example,/if they practice esports for a long time,/their eyesight may become worse.// Also,/if they keep sitting/in front of a computer/for many hours,/they may have less time to exercise,/which is not good for their health.// Don’t you think so?//

Amy :

Sure,/that could really happen.// Please go on.//

Taku :

Addiction is also a concern.// By practicing games intensively/day in and day out,/some esports players may become addicted/to computer games.// As a result,/they may develop sleep disorders/and may be late for school.// I’m against/having an esports club/in our school.// It’s too dangerous/for the students.// Do you understand/what I mean?//

Amy :

Yes.// Thank you,/Yui and Taku.// Your opinions are very persuasive.// In particular,/I was impressed with Yui’s idea.// According to her,/physically disabled people/can enjoy sports/thanks to virtual reality technology.// I think/that accessibility is a big advantage of esports.// Taku also impressed me/by pointing out the dangers of esports.// So/let’s continue our discussion.//

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Ebooks vs. Printed Books

Ryo :

Now/I’m thinking about buying some books.// I’m wondering/which I should buy,/ebooks or printed books.// Which do you recommend?//

Moe :

Well,/I recommend ebooks.// I have two reasons.// First,/ebooks are easy to carry.// You can carry hundreds of books/at a time/in one slim ebook reader.// Devices such as tablets and smartphones/are very thin and light.// What’s more,/you don’t need a bookshelf/to store books,/so you can save space/in your room.//

Ryo :

You’re right.// That’s an amazing feature.//

Moe :

Second,/ebooks have useful functions.// For example,/you can zoom in and out/to change the font size.// So/I think ebooks are a better choice/if you don’t like reading small letters.// Moreover,/using the search function,/you can quickly find the information/you want.//

Jeff :

In my opinion,/you should buy printed books.// One reason is/that they are simple to read.// You don’t need any device or power source/to read them.// So/you can enjoy books/anytime and anywhere.// Besides,/you don’t have to refer to complicated instructions/to read printed books.//

Ryo :

That’s a good point.// Are there any other reasons?//

Jeff :

Yes.// The other reason is/that printed books enable you/to enjoy a book/as a whole.// Each printed book has its own design,/size,/and texture.// They are all important elements/of a book itself.// I believe/that reading a book is not simply reading letters/but appreciating a piece of work.// To appreciate a book fully,/you should choose a printed one.//

Ryo :

All right,/thank you for your opinions.// Both types of books/seem to have their own advantages.// But this time,/I would choose printed books/because Jeff’s comment on their simpleness/sounded persuasive to me.// Also,/I find it an interesting idea/that a book should be enjoyed/as a piece of work.// That being said,/I agree with Moe/in that ebooks have attractive functions.// I may try ebooks next time.//