The advantages and disadvantages of online reading for middle school students can refer to the following points: Benefits: 1. To improve their reading level: Reading online can provide a wider range of reading materials. Students can read all kinds of books, including novels, poems, history, science, etc., which can help to improve their reading level and interest. 2. Broadening the scope of knowledge: Reading online allows students to come into contact with books from different cultures and fields, which helps to broaden their knowledge and enhance their understanding of the world. 3. Enrich their after-school life: Reading online can help students avoid tedious classroom activities. Reading their favorite books in their spare time can help enrich their after-school life and relieve stress. 4. improve writing ability: reading online can help students understand various writing skills and methods to improve their writing ability. Cons: 1. Distraction: Reading online can easily distract students from other things and affect their academic performance. 2. lack of face-to-face communication: online reading is difficult to communicate with students face-to-face, it is difficult to understand students 'thoughts and feelings, and it is easy for students to feel lonely and estranged. 3. Incomplete reading materials: Reading online is easy for students to come into contact with some unhealthy books or content, which will have a negative impact on students 'physical and mental health. 4. Reliance on electronic devices: Reading online can easily make students overly dependent on electronic devices, affecting their physical and mental health and making them lose their love and interest in traditional books. 5. Learning effect is hard to guarantee: online reading is easily affected by students 'own factors, such as reading speed, reading quality, etc. It is difficult to guarantee students' learning effect and results. The advantages and disadvantages of online reading for middle school students depend on the specific situation of the students and the content and type of reading materials. Schools and teachers should guide and manage students appropriately to ensure their reading safety and health.