Books can fit almost every need, temper, or interest. Books can be read when you are in the mood; they don"t have to be taken in periodic doses. Books are more personal and more impersonal than professors. Books have an inner confidence which individuals seldom show; they rarely have to be on the defensive. Books can afford to be bold, and courageous, and explanatory; they don"t have to be so careful of boards of trustees, colleagues, and community opinion. Books are infinitely diverse; they run the gamut of human activity. Books can express every point of view; if you want a different point of view, you can read a different book. Reading is probably the most important skill you will need for success in your studies. You will have to read lengthy assignments in different subjects with varying degrees of detail and difficulty. If you read inaccurately, you will fail to understand some of the information and ideas you read. If you read slowly, you will have to spend too much time reading your assignments so that your other work may suffer.
Poor reading may be a problem for you, but it is not a hopeless one. Like other skills your ability to read English rapidly and accurately will depend upon a careful instruction and purposeful practice. You must continue practising on your own to improve your reading skill.
Reading speed is determined in part by how many words your eyes can see at a single glance. Here is a comparison of three different readers and how many stops their eyes make.
Slow Reader:
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Average Reader:
Being able | to read | by phrases | instead of | by single words | results | from practice.
Fast Reader:
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Notice that the slow reader"s eyes must stop fourteen times, focusing on each word alone before they move on to the next. The eyes of the average reader stop six or seven times because they are able to see about two words at a single glance. The eyes of the fast reader stop only three times. They focus at the center of a phrase and see three or four words, then move rapidly to the next phrase. This ability to see words on either side of the point at which your eyes focus is called peripheral vision. As a foreign student of English, you may feel that it is impossible to recognize so many words at a single glance. It is difficult for many native speakers, but it can be done - and must be done if you are to read as rapidly as you should. You can increase your peripheral vision by eye exercises.
Literature is the greatest human property. It is generally known that Russian literature is one of the most voluminous in the world. A. Pushkin, I. Turgenev, I. Goncharov, L. Tolstoy, F. Dostoevsky, A. Chekhov are the leaders of the world classical literature. They set a pattern for language, subject matter, and narrative techniques of Russian and world literature. Their works attract readers even today, because everybody can find something special there.
Ivan Turgenev successfully linked social problems with true literary art. His "Hunter"s Sketches" and "Fathers and Sons" depict Russia"s life with realism and with artistry which make these works classics. The problem of the generation gap discussed in his "Fathers and Sons" is very acute today. The everyday life of the Russian provincial gentry is perfectly described by Goncharov in his famous novel "Oblomov". The writer shows how the best and the brightest men can degenerate if they do not see how to use and develop their talents.
Leo Tolstoy and Feodor Dostoevsky are recognised as the best Russian writers. They give a realistic picture of the Russian society of the 19-th century. Their research in a person"s inner world is unique. Their characters do not always know what they really want, and when they think they do know, the fate breaks their illusions. Moral issues are raised in Tolstoy"s and Dostoevsky"s works. Tolstoy"s "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" as well as Dostoevsky"s "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brother Karamazov" focus on serious human problems.
The end of the 19-th century was dominated by Anton Chekhov. He contributed to two genres: short stories and drama. His short stories are really short, but powerful. They make people laugh and cry at the same time. Some of his stories may seem very cruel, but Chekhov simply reflected the Russian life in his prose. His plays are not numerous, but they are really outstanding. "The Cherry Orchard" is his best known play. It is an emotional drama of the decline of a Russian noble family, which shares the fate of the Russian nation.
I also like British literature. My favourite writer is Oscar Wilde. His reputation as a dramatist rests on his comic masterpiece "The Importance of Being Earnest". Within the social intrigues and artificial devices to resolve conflict, Wilde used his wit to create a form of comedy new to the English theatre. Oscar Wilde was the representative of the late 19-th century Aesthetic movement in England. It proclaimed art for art"s sake. Wilde was born in Ireland; he went to Trinity College in Dublin, and later continued his education at Oxford. During the years of study Wilde distinguished himself not only as a classical scholar, but also as a poet by winning the popular prize for his poem. In the early 1880s Wilde established himself in social and artistic circles. His most powerful novel is "The Picture of Dorian Gray." In this novel Wilde shows the darkest corners of a man"s soul. The author"s message can be interpreted in the following way: a person who loves only himself will never be able to realise himself.
America gave the world many great writers. Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Рое, and Walt Whitman dominated in the 19-th century literature. The great American writers of the 20-th century were Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Francis Scott Fitzgerald.
My favourite American writer is Edgar Allan Рое. Не was an outstanding poet and a short story writer. In Europe Рое was considered the only American poet of significance, the one who created literary works of many varied forms. Рое expressed his deep and sincere feelings in his poems. Edgar Allan Рое is mostly remembered for establishing new symbolic poetry. The "Raven" is his best known poem. The poet used symbols, following the ancient traditions. It is the ancient poetry that helped him to find the unusual rhythm. The symbolic meaning of the "Raven" is unclear; raven is a symbol of eternal life as well as the herald of death. Numerous readers in the United States and other countries admire Poe"s short stories. He was the inventor of the detective stories that became very popular in the 20-th century. Рое won recognition and admiration of the Russian readers very quickly. "The Gold Bug", one of Poe"s best stories, was published in the United States in 1843 and in 1847 it was translated into Russian. Poe"s poetry had tremendous influence on the Russian poets of the beginning of the 20-th century. Such outstanding Russian poets as Balmont and Brusov admired Poe"s poetry. They translated his poems into Russian, and used his motives in their lyrics.
Do you like to return to the books that you have once read?
Yes, I do. There are certain books that I can read any time from virtually any page. Each time I open these books I discover there something new, something that I have missed or misinterpreted during my previous reading. Some people say that rereading books is boring, that there are so many books that they have not read yet, that they will never return to the books they have already read. I can not agree with it. There are many books that are not worth even a single reading, while there are others that have numerous layers. Most of all I like to return to the books that 1 have already read every couple of years just to compare in which way my perception of the author and his book has changed.
What are these books?
It would take me some time simply to mention the books that I love to reread. One of these books is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. When I first got acquainted with this wonderful novel I did not know how to read and my mother read it to me. The first thing I did when I started reading myself was reading "Tom Sawyer." It was as if I met the old friend. Later I was rereading some episodes that I liked most of all and each time I discovered something new. For example, when I was a kid I thought that the adventures of Tom and Huck constituted the most important part of the book. Later I started to understand the humour of Mark Twain. Since my first acquaintance with this author I have read many other novels and short stories by Mark Twain. Reading "Tom Sawyer" again and again enhanced my understanding of Mark Twain not only as a writer, but also as a personality. Now I am trying to read the novel in the original, I think that this will help me to understand both Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer better.
What do you read when you want to have some rest?
As I have already mentioned I read Mark Twain"s stories and novels a lot. But of course there are other English and American writers whom I admire. When I want to have some rest I like to read Jack London"s Alaskan stories such as "The White Silence", "Call of the Wild", and "Burning Daylight." They are unforgettable. Jack London knew the life of the North perfectly well. He met his characters in real life. He was familiar with their needs and troubles. One of J. London"s best stories is "White Fang." It is a story about the adventures of a wolf, who was tamed by the Indians as a sledge dog, and who little by little perceived the law of life: to eat or be eaten. White Fang, is not only the title of the novel, but the name of the wolf as well, who eventually understood that love and kindness ruled the world. I believe that Jack London loved animals. He wrote a lot about them.
Do you read the books of British and American writers in the original or in translation?
It is much easier to read books that are already translated into Russian. At the same time I am reading some books in English that are specifically adapted for Russian pupils. Reading such books is not only fun; it helps me to improve my English, so that I shall be able to read the works of British and American authors in the original. As I have already said, at the moment I am reading "Tom Sawyer" in the original. This is not an easy task for me. But I know this book very well, and this helps me a lot. Thus I can say that reading Russian translations of the English books is the first step toward reading them in the original.
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Literature is the greatest human property. It is generally known that Russian literature is one of the most voluminous in the world. A. Pushkin, I. Turgenev, I. Goncharov, L. Tolstoy, F. Dostoevsky, A. Chekhov are the leaders of the world classical literature. They set a pattern for language, subject matter, and narrative techniques of Russian and world literature. Their works attract readers even today, because everybody can find something special there.
Ivan Turgenev successfully linked social problems with true literary art. His "Hunter"s Sketches" and "Fathers and Sons" depict Russia"s life with realism and with artistry which make these works classics. The problem of the generation gap discussed in his "Fathers and Sons" is very acute today. The everyday life of the Russian provincial gentry is perfectly described by Goncharov in his famous novel "Oblomov". The writer shows how the best and the brightest men can degenerate if they do not see how to use and develop their talents.
Leo Tolstoy and Feodor Dostoevsky are recognised as the best Russian writers. They give a realistic picture of the Russian society of the 19-th century. Their research in a person"s inner world is unique. Their characters do not always know what they really want, and when they think they do know, the fate breaks their illusions. Moral issues are raised in Tolstoy"s and Dostoevsky"s works. Tolstoy"s "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" as well as Dostoevsky"s "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brother Karamazov" focus on serious human problems.
The end of the 19-th century was dominated by Anton Chekhov. He contributed to two genres: short stories and drama. His short stories are really short, but powerful. They make people laugh and cry at the same time. Some of his stories may seem very cruel, but Chekhov simply reflected the Russian life in his prose. His plays are not numerous, but they are really outstanding. "The Cherry Orchard" is his best known play. It is an emotional drama of the decline of a Russian noble family, which shares the fate of the Russian nation.
I also like British literature. My favourite writer is Oscar Wilde. His reputation as a dramatist rests on his comic masterpiece "The Importance of Being Earnest". Within the social intrigues and artificial devices to resolve conflict, Wilde used his wit to create a form of comedy new to the English theatre. Oscar Wilde was the representative of the late 19-th century Aesthetic movement in England. It proclaimed art for art"s sake. Wilde was born in Ireland; he went to Trinity College in Dublin, and later continued his education at Oxford. During the years of study Wilde distinguished himself not only as a classical scholar, but also as a poet by winning the popular prize for his poem. In the early 1880s Wilde established himself in social and artistic circles. His most powerful novel is "The Picture of Dorian Gray." In this novel Wilde shows the darkest corners of a man"s soul. The author"s message can be interpreted in the following way: a person who loves only himself will never be able to realise himself.
America gave the world many great writers. Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Рое, and Walt Whitman dominated in the 19-th century literature. The great American writers of the 20-th century were Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Francis Scott Fitzgerald.
My favourite American writer is Edgar Allan Рое. Не was an outstanding poet and a short story writer. In Europe Рое was considered the only American poet of significance, the one who created literary works of many varied forms. Рое expressed his deep and sincere feelings in his poems. Edgar Allan Рое is mostly remembered for establishing new symbolic poetry. The "Raven" is his best known poem. The poet used symbols, following the ancient traditions. It is the ancient poetry that helped him to find the unusual rhythm. The symbolic meaning of the "Raven" is unclear; raven is a symbol of eternal life as well as the herald of death. Numerous readers in the United States and other countries admire Poe"s short stories. He was the inventor of the detective stories that became very popular in the 20-th century. Рое won recognition and admiration of the Russian readers very quickly. "The Gold Bug", one of Poe"s best stories, was published in the United States in 1843 and in 1847 it was translated into Russian. Poe"s poetry had tremendous influence on the Russian poets of the beginning of the 20-th century. Such outstanding Russian poets as Balmont and Brusov admired Poe"s poetry. They translated his poems into Russian, and used his motives in their lyrics.
Do you like to return to the books that you have once read?
Yes, I do. There are certain books that I can read any time from virtually any page. Each time I open these books I discover there something new, something that I have missed or misinterpreted during my previous reading. Some people say that rereading books is boring, that there are so many books that they have not read yet, that they will never return to the books they have already read. I can not agree with it. There are many books that are not worth even a single reading, while there are others that have numerous layers. Most of all I like to return to the books that 1 have already read every couple of years just to compare in which way my perception of the author and his book has changed.
What are these books?
It would take me some time simply to mention the books that I love to reread. One of these books is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. When I first got acquainted with this wonderful novel I did not know how to read and my mother read it to me. The first thing I did when I started reading myself was reading "Tom Sawyer." It was as if I met the old friend. Later I was rereading some episodes that I liked most of all and each time I discovered something new. For example, when I was a kid I thought that the adventures of Tom and Huck constituted the most important part of the book. Later I started to understand the humour of Mark Twain. Since my first acquaintance with this author I have read many other novels and short stories by Mark Twain. Reading "Tom Sawyer" again and again enhanced my understanding of Mark Twain not only as a writer, but also as a personality. Now I am trying to read the novel in the original, I think that this will help me to understand both Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer better.
What do you read when you want to have some rest?
As I have already mentioned I read Mark Twain"s stories and novels a lot. But of course there are other English and American writers whom I admire. When I want to have some rest I like to read Jack London"s Alaskan stories such as "The White Silence", "Call of the Wild", and "Burning Daylight." They are unforgettable. Jack London knew the life of the North perfectly well. He met his characters in real life. He was familiar with their needs and troubles. One of J. London"s best stories is "White Fang." It is a story about the adventures of a wolf, who was tamed by the Indians as a sledge dog, and who little by little perceived the law of life: to eat or be eaten. White Fang, is not only the title of the novel, but the name of the wolf as well, who eventually understood that love and kindness ruled the world. I believe that Jack London loved animals. He wrote a lot about them.
Do you read the books of British and American writers in the original or in translation?
It is much easier to read books that are already translated into Russian. At the same time I am reading some books in English that are specifically adapted for Russian pupils. Reading such books is not only fun; it helps me to improve my English, so that I shall be able to read the works of British and American authors in the original. As I have already said, at the moment I am reading "Tom Sawyer" in the original. This is not an easy task for me. But I know this book very well, and this helps me a lot. Thus I can say that reading Russian translations of the English books is the first step toward reading them in the original.
Books
Some people
are fond of reading, while others consider it to be a waste of
time.
Different people have different attitude to reading. Some of
them have dozens of books in their houses and consider reading
to be their favourite pastime. Other people prefer watching TV
to reading books.
Personally, I get a lot of enjoyment out of reading books. Our
family loves gathering in the sitting room in the evening and
reading books: fairy tales, novels, detective stories,
thrillers, fantastic stories and what not. It has become a
tradition and I"m sure it makes our family united. To my mind,
books are our best teachers and friends because they have the
power to educate and entertain us. When I"m tired, I like
reading detective stories and thrillers. When I want something
more serious and instructive, I take an encyclopedia or read
some philosophical works. I love reading when I"m travelling,
when I"m having meals, when I"m bored or just for relaxation.
However, a lot of people read very little or don"t read at all.
They say they have stopped reading books due to their busy way
of life. According to some people, reading is a waste of time.
They prefer getting all the information they need from
television, radio, and the Internet. A lot of people read
everything online and check the news on the websites. Besides,
some of them think that the fewer books they buy, the more trees
they save. But I believe that it is rather sad that many people
read much less nowadays. I"m sure that reading is the best
learning.
To sum up, I think that our lives would be dull without books
because reading stirs our imagination, broadens our mind and
entertains us.
Some of my
friends say there"s nothing better than reading a good book,
while others would rather watch its film version.
Can people live without books nowadays? Is it possible that
books will be replaced by television and cinema in the nearest
future?
Personally, I"m fond of reading. Books educate and entertain us,
bring past centuries to life and help us understand our deepest
dreams and fears. To my mind, a book is one of the greatest
wonders in the world. It gives us a unique chance to link up
with authors who lived hundreds and thousands of years ago.
Through reading books we hear their voices and understand their
thoughts and feelings. Reading stirs my imagination, creates
colourful pictures of the described characters and events in my
mind, transfers me to other countries, continents or even to
other worlds, introduces me to amazing people who live exciting
lives, makes me laugh and cry. I can travel to wild jungles and
deserts, to hot Africa and cold Arctic or wherever I like
staying at home.
However, some of my friends don"t read at all or read very
little. They say that they are too tired after school and can do
nothing but watch TV. Some people say that they have little
spare time and that is why they prefer watching a film to
reading a book. What is more, watching a film is much easier
than reading a book because you don"t have to use your
imagination.
To sum up, it"s up to you to decide whether to read a book or to
watch its film version. But I"m sure that no screen version can
be better than a book itself and it can"t substitute a special
silent conversation with the author.
Most people
are fond of detective stories. Others say that reading detective
stories is just a waste of time.
There is hardly a person in the world who has never read
detective stories. This literary genre has always been extremely
popular with the reading public. But of course there are people
who dislike detective stories.
Personally, I find most detective stories rather puzzling and
exciting. They arouse the reader"s curiosity and keep him or her
in suspense. To my mind, the popularity of detective stories
lies in the fact that most people like unravelling complex
puzzles. The detective story is like an intellectual game. The
reader is given exactly the same information that the detective
uses to find the criminal. Most readers treat the story as a
battle of wits between themselves and the detective. Others read
detective stories for pure relaxation.
However, some people say that all detective stories are the
same. In most detective stories, the crime is murder and the
clues lead to or away from the solution. Furthermore, it is
quite possible to become hooked on reading detective stories.
Some people read them when they should be doing something else,
for example, work or study. In addition, there are a lot of bad
detective stories in many bookshops and I think that reading
them is just a waste of time. A second-rate detective story
describes unreal people and situations, has poor construction
and a boring narrative style. Sometimes the reader can easily
guess who the criminal is from the very beginning.
To conclude, it is up to you to decide whether to read detective
stories or not. Anyway, a good detective story can do you
nothing but good.
Some people
say that business books can help them become successful, while
others think that they are completely useless.
In any bookshop you can find a lot of books about business.
Many people wonder if these books actually help them succeed in
their professional careers and if they are really vital for the
modern workplace.
Personally, I think that if you want to become a successful
businessman, it is not enough to read a couple of books on this
subject. What you really need is a lot of experience,
persistence and a wish to work hard. To my mind, business books
have become a business in themselves. They are just a way for
publishers to make money. The more books are sold, the richer
they become. Most books that claim that they can revolutionize
the way you do business and make you rich and successful have
little practical use. Moreover, some business books are so
boring that they sit on the shelf unread.
However, some business books are truly worth our investment of
time and money. They may become essential tools for students of
business at any level. Biographies of successful business people
can hold valuable lessons and interesting ideas and they can
inspire others to go into business. Some books can give you
helpful advice and tell you how to make other people believe
you, how to read and use body language, how to make yourself a
better manager and how to become richer. Nevertheless, many
experts are convinced that most of business books complicate the
world of business.
To conclude, don"t buy a book unless you can use it in your work
right now. Try to find something really useful and to avoid
needless purchases.
Some people
say that we don"t need libraries any more. Others are convinced
that libraries are not going to disappear.
Library is a place where print, audio, and visual materials are
collected and arranged to serve people of all ages and
interests. Some people say that traditional libraries are not so
popular now as they used to be some years ago. But does it mean
that libraries are going to disappear?
Personally, I think that libraries are very useful. Nowadays,
besides books, libraries keep manuscripts, documents,
newspapers, magazines, CDs, DVDs, video games, e-books and many
other electronic resources. Modern libraries are equipped with
computers and they store enormous amounts of information that
can be checked immediately. People go to the library to read,
look, listen search, inquire, discuss, learn, think, relax or
while away the time. Anyone can become a member of the library
and it usually costs nothing to borrow books.
However, some people say that traditional libraries are useless
nowadays. Most young people have become used to retrieving
information from the Internet. It may be more efficient and
time-saving than visiting a traditional library. But the
information that people find online may not be as in depth as
the information from other resources such as the books available
at a physical library. Besides, libraries are intended for use
by people who don"t have a PC, who cannot afford to purchase
books and magazines, who need material no individual can be
expected to have, or who require professional assistance with
their research.
To sum up, I think that libraries play a very important role in
the cultural development of any country. Modern libraries help
people get unrestricted access to information in many formats
and from many sources.
Electronic
books are becoming more and more popular. Some people say that
e-books are going to replace traditional books in the future,
while others are convinced that print books will never
disappear.
E-books are making their way onto the world"s markets. A lot
of people, especially children and teenagers, who are accustomed
to computer screens, have already embraced e-books. But does it
mean that if the popularity of e-books grows, paper editions
will soon die out?
Personally, I think that e-books are so popular with readers for
several reasons. Firstly, they are easy to use because they are
light, compact and can store up to thousands of pages. Secondly,
e-books have a touch-sensitive screen which can be used to call
up a dictionary, to increase the front size and even to add
notes in the margin. Thirdly, the bright backlight gives you an
opportunity to read in the dark. Finally, people can read
e-books in public without having to display the covers.
However, most people still prefer traditional print books. They
say that the device for reading e-books is rather expensive and
one needs access to the Internet to download them. E-books may
cause problems with eyesight because it is rather tiring to read
from the screen. Some people say that one of the main
disadvantages of e-books is that the battery must be recharged
and that e-books can be easily broken. What is more, so far
there is only a limited selection of e-books being published.
But I think it is very convenient to put a lightweight e-book
into your bag when you are leaving for holiday.
To conclude, people will always continue buying, collecting and
displaying beautiful paper editions with the sole purpose of
possessing them. To my mind, e-books will co-exist with
traditional print books. Anyway, we"ll have to wait and see.
Из учебного пособия
My hobby is reading. It has been a great pleasure for me since my childhood. The world of literature is fascinating and infinite. It certainly doesn’t mean that I love all the books. To tell the truth, finding a good book is not so easy. I prefer historical novels, classical and informative literature and some professional books concerning business and management as I am going to run a business of my own in future. I never choose a book only by its colorful cover. As a rule, I look through its pages, read about the writer and his awards. My favorite writers are Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas and Dan Brown.
It goes without saying that some of the books have become my favorites. When I open one of them I immerse in the world of my favorite heroes at once. A book is able to make me laugh or cry because I start feeling exactly what the characters feel. I experience somebody’s pain or joy and I understand that the art of the word in some books is extremely powerful. The book gives me a chance to look at our life through the author’s eyes, to analyze and agree or disagree with his point of view. Sometimes a book can completely change my way of thinking or help me to solve some serious personal or psychological problem.
Unfortunately today most of people and teenagers are not fond of reading. They would rather prefer going to night clubs or just watching TV. They find reading a bit boring or a waste of time. To my mind everything depends on the book. I am sure that without reading one cannot become an intelligent and educated person. People would consider him to be ignorant, illiterate or even ill-mannered, his vocabulary would be quite poor.
I should say that I enjoy reading not only books. I read magazines and I also surf the net and subscribe to interesting sites. These media can undoubtedly provide me with boundless and useful knowledge too. And by the way I often read e-books instead of the paper ones.
The book is my best and precious friend and it’s always with me. I devote most of my free time to reading. I read in transport or when I have to wait in a queue. I always take a good book with me when I travel or go on holidays. And I usually read before going to bed because it helps me to unwind at the end of a long and stressful day. I never feel lonely when I have a great book in my hands.
Перевод
Мое хобби - чтение. Оно доставляет мне огромное удовольствие с детства. Мир литературы увлекателен и бесконечен. Разумеется, это не означает, что я люблю все книги. Честно говоря, найти хорошую книгу не так-то и легко. Я предпочитаю исторические романы, классическую и познавательную литературу и некоторые профессиональные книги, касающиеся бизнеса и менеджмента, так как я собираюсь руководить собственным делом в будущем. Я никогда не выбираю книгу только по красочной обложке. Как правило, я перелистываю страницы, читаю об авторе и его наградах. Мои любимые писатели - это Виктор Гюго, Александр Дюма и Дэн Браун.
Разумеется, некоторые книги стали мои фаворитами. Когда я открываю одну из них, я сразу же погружаюсь в мир моих любимых героев. Книга способна заставить меня смеяться или плакать, потому что я начинаю чувствовать именно то, что чувствуют герои. Я испытываю чью-то боль или радость, и я осознаю, что искусство слова в некоторых книгах обладает исключительной силой. Книга дает мне возможность взглянуть на нашу жизнь глазами автора, проанализировать и согласиться или нет с его точкой зрения. Иногда книга может полностью изменить мой образ мышления или помочь мне разрешить серьезную личную или психологическую проблему.
К сожалению, сегодня большинство людей и подростков не увлекаются чтением. Они предпочитают походы в ночные клубы или же просто просмотр телевизора. Они считают чтение скучным или пустой тратой времени. По-моему мнению, все зависит от книги. Уверен, что без чтения человек не может стать умным и образованным человеком. Люди будут считать его невежественным, безграмотным и даже невоспитанным, его словарный запас будет бедным.
Следует отметить, что я люблю читать не только книги. Я читаю журналы и также брожу по интернету и регистрируюсь на интересных сайтах. Эти средства информации также могут бесспорно обеспечивать меня безграничными и полезными знаниями. И, между прочим, я часто читаю электронные книги вместо бумажных.
Книга - мой лучший и бесценный друг, и она всегда со мной. Я посвящаю большую часть свободного времени чтению. Я читаю в транспорте или когда мне нужно ждать в очереди. Я всегда беру с собой хорошую книгу в путешествие или в отпуск (на каникулы). И я обычно читаю перед сном, так как это помогает мне отвлечься в конце длинного, стрессового дня. Мне никогда не бывает одиноко, когда в руках есть классная книга.
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