Speaking Follow Up Questions A book you would like to read again
Question: Do people in your country like to read books?
Yes, people of my country like to read books. There are book shops in most towns , which are all doing good business.
Question: What kinds of books are most popular in your country?
All types of books are very popular. India is a diverse country. People have diverse tastes in everything, including reading.
Question: Do you think reading is important?
Yes, reading is very important. It develops imagination and also develops language skills.
Question: Do you think paper books will eventually be replaced by electronic books?
Not completely, but to a large extent yes. E-books have a lot of advantages Benefits of e-books over traditional books Easy to carry while traveling – eBooks allow you to bring a whole library with you wherever you go. You can switch between titles with ease and the weight is lighter than a standard paperback. Need less storage space – Those who own a lot of books know how much space they can take up, but with a reader, your bookshelf is located on a small handheld device, your computer or on both. Less costly – eBooks are often cheaper in the long run because there are no printing fees associated with them. In fact, you can often find free eBooks online, whereas physical books almost always cost you something. However, you have to spend one time on a reader, such as a kindle or any other tablet. Immediate purchase – When you buy an eBook, your reward is instantaneous. Whereas if you order a book online you have to wait for it to arrive before the fun begins. You can do font adjustments. With an eBook, you can instantly change the darkness of the lettering or the size of your font.
Question: Some people like to collect books. Why do you think they do this?
They do so because they love books. They treat books as collectibles, and are proud of their collection.
Question: Is compulsory reading (in school) is a good idea?
Yes, definitely. In order for students to achieve in math, science, English, history, geography, and other subjects, reading skills must be developed to the point that most of them are automatic. Students cannot struggle with word recognition when they should be reading quickly for comprehension of a text. But the ability to read and write develops with careful planning and instruction. Children need regular and active interactions with print.
* Reading Is A Good Workout
Just like muscles, the brain benefits from a good workout. And reading is more demanding than watching TV or listening to the radio.
* Reading Builds Vocabulary
While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words you wouldn’t be otherwise.
* Reading Helps Self Esteem
Another one of the key reading benefits is that the more you read, the more knowledgeable you become. With more knowledge comes more confidence. More confidence builds self esteem. So it’s a chain reaction.
* Reading Improves Creativity
Reading exposes you to new ideas and more information helps to develop the creative side of the brain.
Question: What books do children read and what do adults read?
Children read fantasy, fiction and books on supernatural characters like Barbie, superman and Batman. Adults read biographies, fiction and religious and spiritual books
Question: Why men and women prefer different books?
This is because they have different tastes.
Question: What type of books children read nowadays?
Nowadays, generally speaking, the reading habit of the children is on the decline.Whatever books they read are based on fantasy, fiction and supernatural characters like Barbie, superman and Batman. 50 years ago – Children read a lot. They read moral and spiritual books. They read animal stories. After 50 years – I do not think they will do any reading. All the time will be spent in front of computers.
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Question: Do you think children have lost their interest in stories?
No, I don’t think that children have lost their interest in stories. However, the stories they read today are very different from the past.
Question: Can story books be an ideal gift for children?
Yes, definitely! Story books can be an ideal gift for children. They can help the child imagine the characters in the mind which is the first step to creativity. Another important benefit is that we can impart the knowledge of culture, tradition, moral values and religion in the mind of the child. This forms the basis of the child’s personality.
Question: What can be done to encourage the habit of reading among children?
A lot can be done to encourage the habit of reading among children. The first and foremost step would be to make books available. There should be good libraries in the schools as well as in neighborhoods. Story telling competitions could be organized. If children have to take part in these competitions, then naturally, they would be encouraged to read books. Finally, books could be made more interesting by adding graphics.
Question: How does reading help a child?
Reading helps to improve concentration. It also helps to improve general knowledge. It also improves the language skills and satisfies the curiosity of children on various things.
Question: What sort of books can be suggested to children to read?
Children should be encouraged to read religious and historical books. They should also read biographies and autobiographies of famous people so that they get motivation from them. They should also be encouraged to read books on science and technology. However, these books should be made very interesting by adding pictures.
Question: How much should a child read every day?
A child should read half to one hour daily. I think that would be enough considering that they have to go to school and do their homework as well.
Question: What is the difference between the books sold in the past and the books sold nowadays?
In the past, books related to culture, tradition, religion and history were sold. Nowadays, books are mostly based on fiction and fantasy.
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