SPEAKING PART:
Q1: Do you like reading books?A1: Absolutely, I'm an avid reader. It's an activity that I indulge in whenever I find some spare time. I find reading not only enjoyable but also enlightening as it broadens my perspective and enhances my knowledge on various subjects.
• Avid reader → Người đọc sách nhiệt tình
• Indulge in → Thưởng thức, tham gia vào
• Broadens my perspective → Mở rộng quan điểm của tôi
Q2: What type of books do you prefer to read?A2: I have an eclectic taste in books. However, I'm particularly drawn to works of historical fiction. They provide a perfect blend of storytelling and factual information, which I find incredibly appealing.
• Eclectic taste → Sở thích đa dạng
• Drawn to → Bị thu hút bởi
• Perfect blend of → Sự pha trộn hoàn hảo của
Q3: How often do you read?A3: I try to read every day, even if it's just for a few minutes before bed. However, I can easily get lost in a good book and spend several hours engrossed in it over the weekend.
• Get lost in → Bị mê mẩn, mất thời gian vào
• Engrossed in → Bị mải mê, chìm đắm vào
EXERCISES:
1. He is an ______ reader, always with a book in his hand.
2. She is ______ in her work and doesn't notice the time passing.
3. I always ______ cooking shows on TV, I love them.
4. I'm ______ to romantic novels, they're my guilty pleasure.
5. The film presents a ______ of comedy and horror.
6. She has an ______ taste in music, she likes everything from classical to rock.
7. Reading daily ______ my perspective about the world.
8. I always ______ some spare time to read my favorite book.
9. I ______ in a good book over the weekend and forgot about everything else.
10. I was ______ to the book because it was based on historical events.
ANSWERS:
1. Avid
2. Engrossed
3. Indulge in
4. Drawn
5. Perfect blend
6. Eclectic
7. Broadens
8. Find
9. Got lost
10. Drawn