The Benefits of Reading

In a world full of screens, many people rarely read books anymore.

在這個到處都是螢幕的世界裡，許多人已經很少讀書了。

However, reading regularly has many benefits for the mind.

然而，經常閱讀對大腦有很多好處。

It improves vocabulary and helps us express our ideas more clearly.

它能豐富字彙量，幫助我們更清楚地表達想法。

Following a long story also trains our ability to concentrate.

跟著一個長故事讀下去，也能鍛鍊我們集中注意力的能力。

Novels allow us to see the world through other people's eyes.

小說讓我們能透過別人的眼睛看世界。

Some studies suggest that this can make readers more understanding of others.

一些研究顯示，這能讓讀者更懂得體諒他人。

Reading before bed can also be a good way to relax and reduce stress.

睡前閱讀也是放鬆身心、紓解壓力的好方法。

You do not need to read for hours to enjoy these benefits.

你不需要讀上好幾個小時才能享受到這些好處。

Even twenty minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.

即使每天只讀二十分鐘，也能帶來明顯的改變。