Question

现在越来越多的中学生使用词典，有人选择使用传统词典，有人则喜欢使用电子词典。请你以“Printed dictionary or E-dictionary, which do you prefer?”为题，按照下列要点写一篇英语短文，可根据需要适当发挥：

1、传统词典：内容详、例句多… 缺点：携带不便…

2、电子词典：省时、方便… 缺点：例句少…

3、我选用的词典及理由

注意：1、词数：100-120 文章题目和开头已给出（不计入词数）。

                  2、参考词汇：电子词典 e-dictionary  传统词典  printed dictionary 

                                条目 entry        释义  definition

 

Printed dictionary or E-dictionary, which do you prefer? Nowadays more and more students use dictionaries as study aids. Some think that it is better to use …

 

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A: Nowadays more and more students use dictionaries as study aids. Some think that it is better to use the printed dictionary. They consider that it has more entries which are complete and detailed，while the e-dictionary offers limited information.

However, some others hold the opposite view. They think that an e-dictionary is smart and cool to use as well as time-saving. Meanwhile, it has many other practical functions. But a printed dictionary is not so convenient to carry.

Personally, I prefer the printed dictionary because it has many advantages. First, it provides more entries. Besides, the definitions are followed by more examples，which makes it easier for us to understand. Most important of all, it provides enough contexts for us to develop a good sense of language and to improve our writing. (116 w)

B: Nowadays more and more students use dictionaries as study aids. Some think that it is better to use the e-dictionary. They consider that an e-dictionary is smart and cool to use as well as time-saving. Meanwhile, it has many other practical functions. But a printed dictionary is not so convenient to carry.

However, some others hold the opposite view. They think the printed dictionary has more entries which are complete, detailed with more examples while the e-dictionary provides limited information.

Personally I prefer the e-dictionary. First, it’s very handy and cute. Besides, it’s very practical and helpful. Not only is it a dictionary, it’s also a calculator, a calendar, and a timekeeper as well. It can even teach the learner how to pronounce a word. Above all, most entries of the e-dictionary are up to date. (118 w)