Recently our school has had a survey on reading literature.It shows that the majority of students are loved to read literary works.Most of students espouse that reading literature enable them to get rid of pressure,to relax themselves and feel pleasant.Besides,they can learn knowledge from it.However,the rest of students hold an opposed opinion.They think they have no time and patience to read literature .In addition,it is difficult to take because the books are so thick.What is more,reading literary works is useless for examination.From my point of view,i believe that it is necessary for students to read literature.I think it is very meaningful.Firstly,it can widen students horizon.When they read literature,they will learn some extra knowledge beyond classes.Secondly,their reading speed can be improved by reading literature.If they often read literary works,their reading speed will graduatly quicker.The last but not least,reading literature may cultivate students interest in literature,as well as enriching their emotional experience.Based on the three reasons above,i think reading literature is helpful for students.But students should allocate the time appropriately and read it without affecting their in-class learning.Hope students can read literature happily and get some knowledge!They will perfect themselves gradually through read literature!