127. Is reading fiction more enjoyable than watching movies?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short

stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your

position.

『分析』

同意或者不同意都是偏颇的，所以，要看情况。要看是小说的类型，电影创作的质量。

• 读小说特有的好处：阅读时间安排上自由；有足够的想象空间；文字的美感不可替代

• 看电影特有的好处：声像(combination of sound and image)结合带来独特的效果；往往浓缩在150分

钟之内；演员的演绎(the ability to create empathy)带来不同的理解(interpretation)。

• 有些东西是电影拍不出来的；

• 有些东西是小说写不出来的

所以，哪一个更好，不能一概而论。各有各的好处。

『范文』

Billions of dollars are spent on entertainment every year, in every country in the world. Much of this money is

spent on either movies or fictional books, as these two types of entertainment are found to be most enjoyable by the

masses. Which, however, is more enjoyable? I posit that these mediums cannot be compared so easily, as they both

have their strong points in regards to entertainment.

When one reads a fictional book, one is able to let his/her imagination run wild. Everything from the setting

to the character descriptions is left up to the reader's mind, and therefore can be quite enjoyable. Depending on the

novel, of course, one can imagine far away places just by the description read in the novel. Books are also an

excellent form of entertainment as they are portable. If one is on a long commute to work, which is common in

Beijing, one can bring along a favorite novel, effectively taking his/her entertainment with him/her. Books can be

enjoyed in any setting. They can be picked up on a whim, and put down again to return to at a later time.

Movies, of course, also have their own benefits. Movies allow the viewer to be completely engrossed in the

plot. There is no need for thinking, as everything is presented to you in a straightforward form. One never has to

ponder what a place or a person looks like; the information is all accessible to the viewer. This can be an advantage

or a disadvantage, depending on what one is looking for in his/her entertainment.

In a society where we want everything faster, better and more exciting, perhaps movies are a more relevant

medium. However, movies demand at least an hour and a half of one's time. Books are available to their

consumers whenever there is time, which is also an important feature. In conclusion, I believe that neither books

nor movies are a more enjoyable form of entertainment. In some cases, I prefer to read a book. In others, a movie

is vastly more enjoyable. It is up to the consumer to decide.