TOEFL Essay: Why is the ability to read and write more important today than...

[gilga27]

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Topic: Why is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past?

Although some people haven't realized the importance of reading and writing yet, I think they are the most important abilities we need in our modern world.

At the first place, despite earlier time everybody has to learn his whole life. That means, to acquire new knowledge by reading books, scientific articles and newspapers. If you are not able to fulfill this task, you will have big problems to succeed in the challenges that lay in head of you. For example, many companies advice their employees to participate in additional education.

Whereas it was possible in the past to stand all day at a conveyor belt doing piecework until the factory whistle blows, today's employers need well educated men and women. Regard the factories where in the past thousands of workers made their livelihood and which are now automatized and managed by a couple of experts.

In conclusion, it is obvious that it was never more crucial to be able to read and write on a high level than today. I hope people will recognize the facts and improve these skills.

[gabriel123]