The Benefits of Reading

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

在这个到处都是屏幕的世界里，许多人已经很少读书了。

However, reading regularly has many benefits for the mind.

然而，经常阅读对大脑有很多好处。

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

它能丰富词汇量，帮助我们更清楚地表达想法。

Following a long story also trains our ability to concentrate.

跟随一个长故事读下去，也能锻炼我们集中注意力的能力。

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

小说让我们能透过别人的眼睛看世界。

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

一些研究表明，这能让读者更善于理解他人。

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

睡前阅读也是放松身心、缓解压力的好方法。

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

你不需要读上几个小时才能享受到这些好处。

Even twenty minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.

即使每天只读二十分钟，也能带来明显的变化。