IELTS Speaking Practice: Reading Books

IELTS Speaking Practice: Reading Books

Reading Books

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Do you enjoy reading books?

Absolutely, I’m an avid reader. I find it extremely relaxing and it’s a good way to unwind at the end of a long day. I particularly enjoy historical fiction as it allows me to escape into a different time period.

• Avid reader → Người đọc nhiệt tình, đam mê đọc sách

• Unwind → Thư giãn, xả stress

• Historical fiction → Tiểu thuyết lịch sử

Q2: How often do you read books?

I try to read on a daily basis. Even if I only have a spare half an hour, I’ll try to fit in some reading. I find it’s a good way to expand my horizons and increase my knowledge.

• Daily basis → Hằng ngày

• Spare half an hour → Nửa tiếng rỗi

• Expand my horizons → Mở rộng kiến thức, hiểu biết

Q3: Do you prefer physical books or eBooks?

I have a slight preference for physical books. There’s just something about the smell of a new book and the feel of turning the pages that e-books can’t replicate. However, I do appreciate the convenience of eBooks, especially when traveling.

• Slight preference → Có một chút thiên vị, thích hơn một chút

• Can’t replicate → Không thể tái tạo, mô phỏng lại

• The convenience → Sự tiện lợi

Exercises

  1. 1. I always try to _____ a few pages before bed.
  2. 2. I have a _____ for books with strong female characters.
  3. 3. The smell of a new book is something that e-books can’t _____.
  4. 4. Reading helps me to _____ after a long day.
  5. 5. I read on a _____, even if it’s just a few pages.
  6. 6. I find that reading historical fiction allows me to _____ into a different time period.
  7. 7. I try to fit in some reading whenever I have a _____.
  8. 8. Reading is a good way to _____ your horizons.
  9. 9. I appreciate the _____ of eBooks when I’m on the move.
  10. 10. As an _____, I have a large collection of books.

Answers

  1. 1. Read
  2. 2. Preference
  3. 3. Replicate
  4. 4. Unwind
  5. 5. Daily basis
  6. 6. Escape
  7. 7. Spare half an hour
  8. 8. Expand
  9. 9. Convenience
  10. 10. Avid reader

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