IELTS Speaking Practice: Reading Books
Speaking Part 1
Q1: Do you enjoy reading books?
Absolutely, I’m an avid reader. I find the act of reading to be a great way to unwind and at the same time, it fuels my imagination with incredible ideas and perspectives.
• Avid reader → người đọc nhiệt tình
• Unwind → thư giãn
• Fuels my imagination → kích thích trí tưởng tượng
Q2: What types of books do you prefer?
I’m quite fond of non-fiction books, particularly those pertaining to psychology and self-improvement. They provide invaluable insights into human nature and motivation which I find truly captivating.
• Invaluable insights → những cái nhìn quý giá
• Pertaining to → liên quan đến
• Truly captivating → thực sự cuốn hút
Q3: Have you ever thought of writing a book?
Well, the idea has crossed my mind a few times, but I reckon it’s quite an undertaking. It requires not only a rich imagination, but also a strong command of language and the ability to weave words into a compelling narrative.
• Crossed my mind → nảy ra ý nghĩ
• Quite an undertaking → công việc khá nặng nhọc
• Compelling narrative → câu chuyện hấp dẫn
Exercises
- 1. I have always been an ______ reader, loving books of all kinds.
- 2. After a long day, I like to ______ with a good book.
- 3. This book ______ my imagination, making me see the world in a new light.
- 4. She is ______ of mystery novels, always looking for a new one to read.
- 5. This book is ______ to the field of anthropology, giving a detailed history of human evolution.
- 6. The author’s unique perspective provides ______ insights into the human condition.
- 7. The idea of moving to a new country had ______ his mind, but he was unsure if he could do it.
- 8. Running a marathon is ______, requiring months of training and preparation.
- 9. She has a strong ______ of the English language, making her an excellent writer.
- 10. The book’s ______ narrative kept me reading late into the night.
Answers
- 1. Avid
- 2. Unwind
- 3. Fuels
- 4. Fond
- 5. Pertaining
- 6. Invaluable
- 7. Crossed
- 8. An undertaking
- 9. Command
- 10. Compelling