关于阅读与成长的英语作文

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My dear friends,
Reading is very important in our life. We can gain knowledge through reading. It can not only open our minds but also make us cleverer and happier. Our study can be improved if we read more books. Reading also helps us grow as a person.
However, it's a great pity that many activities such as listening to music, watching TV and going online take up much of our reading time. So here, I would like to suggest that everyone should read more books and read good books. It will do us good! Let's start reading now!