Reading Books

Speaking • 11-14 minutes

15:00

Part 1: Introduction & Interview (4-5 minutes)

Personal Questions

Question 1

Do you enjoy reading books?

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Question 2

What kind of books do you like to read?

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Question 3

Did you read much when you were a child?

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Question 4

Do you prefer e-books or printed books?

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Question 5

Have your reading habits changed over time?

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Part 2: Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes)

Cue Card Task

Task

Describe a book you have recently read.

You should say:
- What the book is
- What it is about
- Why you decided to read it
- And explain what you learned or enjoyed about it
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Part 3: Two-Way Discussion (4-5 minutes)

Abstract Questions

Question 1

Do people read more or less nowadays than in the past?

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Question 2

What are the advantages of reading books over watching TV or movies?

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Question 3

Do you think children should be encouraged to read more?

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Question 4

How can reading influence a person’s career?

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Question 5

What’s the future of printed books in the digital age?

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