报纸的用途(Uses of a Newspaper)

　　The primary use of a newspaper is its informative function①. It informs the public of news. Every day, by means of newspaper, people receive the most fresh news on the world, national, and local events.

　　Newspapers also warns the public of dangers of happenings like storms to come, diseases which can be spread, dangerous prisoners who come out from a prison and might hurt people. Without newspapers we might face these dangers with no warning in advance.

　　Another use of newspapers is to instruct. They teach us how to cook a dish, tell us how to deal with money, and show us the way to start a business, and many others. A newspaper is an inexpensive②, lifelong③teacher that comes to our homes every day.

　　Besides, newspapers keep us pleasantly interested in things. Humorous stories, funny talks, sports and interesting articles are printed in newspapers all the year round. We can enjoy them as we like.

　　In the end, newspapers provide space for advertisements. Businesses can tell people about their special sales, new stores, services, and various goods by printing their advertisements in the newspapers.

　　Newspapers are probably the world's greatest and most popular way to receive daily news. But not only do they inform us, they also warn us, teach us, entertain④ us, and advertise⑤ for us. These are important uses that can be of great help to the public every day.