Speaking of reading, many people are excited because reading brings them both knowledge and entertainment. By reading, we can learn lots of information and know our history. But for some people, reading is not their priority¹. They will choose to watch movies to have fun. However, I think people can benefit² a lot by reading.

说起读书，很多人都很兴奋，读书不仅能带给他们知识，而且也能带给他们娱乐。通过读书，我们能得到很多信息，了解我们的历史。但是对于一部分人来说，阅读并不是他们的首选。他们会选择看电影来找乐子。但是，我认为，读书能让我们获益。

First of all, reading can let us know what have happened in history. Since history is recorded in books, if we read books,then we can not only what have happened in history but also we can better understand the great figures of the age.

第一，读书能让我们知道历史。历史都被记录在数中，如果我们读书的话，我们不仅能了解历史，而且我们也能更加了解时代伟人。

Secondly, reading can enrich³ our knowledge.By reading, we can know different kinds of things, how things happen and how to avoid bad things from happening. Books record a wide range of things about life. Through reading, we can know various aspects of life.

第二，读书能让我们丰富我们的知识。通过读书，我们能了解很多事物，了解到事件是怎么发生的，怎么避免不利事件的发生。书本记录着社会的方方面面。通过读书，我们能了解生活的方方面面的知识。

Thirdly, reading teaches us skills. There are so many books about how to learn a certain language, how to get a good job,how to become popular in your circle, how to cook and so on. Thus, these kinds of books can make us more skillful⁴ if we do a certain thing.

第三，我们能通过读书来学习一些技能。很多书都是写关于怎么学会一门语言，怎么找到一份好工作，怎么让自己在圈子中更受欢迎以及怎么烹饪等之类的东西。通过这些书，我们能在做事的时候更加熟练。

All in all, we can find lots of benefits⁵ through reading.

总之，我们能够通过读书收获很多。