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Do you enjoy reading?
Yes, I do. Reading helps me relax and learn new vocabulary. I try to read at least twenty pages before bed every night.
What kinds of books do you like?
Mainly biographies and popular science. I like learning how successful people think, and science books explain complicated ideas in an interesting way.
Do you prefer paper books or e-books?
I prefer paper books because I like the feel of the pages and they do not tire my eyes. But e-books are handy when I travel because I can carry a whole library.
Did you read a lot as a child?
My parents read to me every evening, so I developed the habit early. I loved adventure stories and often finished a book in a weekend.
Do you think people read less nowadays?
Probably, because of smartphones and social media. However, audiobooks and online articles mean people are still consuming a lot of written content.
Where do you usually read?
In my bedroom or on the bus. A quiet place is best, but I can concentrate on a good book almost anywhere.
Useful vocabulary
- page-turner — an exciting book
- bookworm — a person who loves reading
- biography — a book about someone's life
- bestseller — a very popular book
- skim — read quickly for the main idea
- audiobook — a recording of a book
- absorbed in — completely interested in
Tips for this topic
- Mention the type of book, not only the word “book”.
- Give a reason for each preference.
- Use comparison: “Paper books are more … than e-books.”
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.