CHAPTER 20 OF 30
Reading & Books
4 Sual
40 İdeya
24 Termin
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Which are Best, e-Books or Paper Books?
SUAL
Some people prefer reading e-books, while others would rather read printed ones. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
E-BOOKS
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1
They enable you to have immediate access to all the books in your personal library wherever you are.
DV
2
You can access digital books on a wide variety of devices.
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3
If you have eyesight problems, you can read them on a large monitor and adjust font size, colour and contrast.
DV
4
People living in areas with no bookshops or postal services are no longer deprived of books.
DV
5
Many e-book readers have a built-in dictionary, so you can look up any unfamiliar word.
DV
PAPER BOOKS
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1
A physical book is less likely to get stolen than an e-reader.
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2
The feel of a paper book, its weight and its smell are part of the enjoyment of reading.
DV
3
A beautifully designed cover and quality paper make a book an object of desire.
DV
4
Bookshop browsing provides more enjoyment and intellectual stimulation than scrolling through an online catalogue.
DV
5
The print books on our shelves are permanent reminders of our intellectual journeys.
DV
Public Libraries
SUAL
Some argue public libraries are no longer needed now that information is available online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
FOR
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1
A public library is often the heart and soul of a community.
OP
2
They are a meeting place for people who share similar interests.
OP
3
They often host cultural events and community activities.
OP
4
Public libraries make knowledge and information sources accessible to all.
OP
5
They are welcoming places, open to anyone irrespective of age, gender or social class.
OP
AGAINST
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1
People can now access information online in the comfort of their own homes.
OP
2
The books are often damaged or stained.
OP
3
There are more books available online than at the local library.
OP
4
They lend resources and provide information but, unlike the internet, they do not enable people to share.
OP
5
They are sometimes patronised by shady characters who do not respect the rules of conduct.
OP
Reading Storybooks is a Waste of Time
SUAL
Reading fiction is a waste of time compared with reading factual material. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
AGREE
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1
Fiction disconnects the reader from reality and encourages them to live in a fantasy world of their own.
OP
2
It is better for a child to interact with real people than to spend time with story characters.
OP
3
Some stories have a negative emotional impact on children.
OP
4
Storybooks are often so beautifully illustrated that readers may pay scant attention to the written word.
OP
5
Storybooks cannot compete with the appeal of videos.
OP
DISAGREE
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1
Storybooks for young children stimulate cognitive development.
OP
2
Shared reading with children is a unique opportunity for parents to bond with them.
OP
3
Reading aloud to children fosters the acquisition of literacy skills.
OP
4
Good stories are both enjoyable and educational and instil a love of reading in children.
OP
5
When we read a story, we can learn empathy as we identify with some of the characters and see the world through their eyes.
OP
Libraries should Spend more Money on Technology, not Books
SUAL
Libraries should spend their budgets on computers and technology rather than on books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
AGREE
5
1
There is obviously a limit to how many physical books a library can store.
OP
2
Libraries which offer free internet access attract many more users.
OP
3
Producing printed books puts a great strain on the environment and on natural resources.
OP
4
Digital resources are less vulnerable to natural disasters.
OP
5
It has become impossible to do any serious research without access to digital resources.
OP
DISAGREE
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Library patrons expect print versions of books and periodicals since they could access their digital edition at home.
OP
2
Many art and scientific books are not available in digital format.
OP
3
Print books make people less screen dependent.
OP
4
Citizens do not want their local library to turn into yet another internet café.
OP
5
Public libraries are seriously underfunded and should not waste money on state-of-the-art technology.
OP
READING & BOOKS · WORD BANK · 24 Termin
Faydalı anlayışlar
& akademik lüğət
Termin · Məna · Kollokasiya və nümunə cümlələr.
01
to browse
v
To look through books or pages casually.
browse the shelves for something new
02
print books
n
Books produced on paper.
print books still outsell e-books
03
a digital edition
n
A version of a book read on a screen.
buy the digital edition
04
a built-in dictionary
n
A definition tool included in a device.
e-readers have a built-in dictionary
05
to be deprived of
v
Universal
To be prevented from having something needed.
children deprived of books at home
06
an object of desire
n
Something people want for its own sake.
a beautiful book is an object of desire
07
intellectual stimulation
n
Universal
Activity that makes the mind work.
libraries offer intellectual stimulation
08
patrons
n
People who use a library or support an institution.
library patrons of all ages
09
rules of conduct
n
Standards of behaviour expected in a place.
libraries enforce rules of conduct
10
to host cultural events
v
To organise and provide a venue for them.
libraries host cultural events
11
to foster literacy skills
v
To help reading and writing ability develop.
programmes that foster literacy skills
12
to instil a love of reading
v
Universal
To gradually establish that feeling in someone.
parents instil a love of reading
13
to identify with a character
v
To feel you share a character’s feelings.
children identify with a character
14
cognitive development
n
Universal
The growth of thinking and reasoning ability.
reading supports cognitive development
15
to pay scant attention to
idiom
Universal
To give something very little notice.
schools pay scant attention to fiction
16
state-of-the-art
adj
Universal
Using the most advanced technology available.
state-of-the-art computer facilities
17
underfunded
adj
Universal
Not given enough money to work properly.
underfunded public libraries
18
screen dependent
adj
Reliant on screens for information and leisure.
a screen-dependent generation
19
vulnerable
adj
Universal
Easily harmed and in need of protection.
libraries serve the most vulnerable
20
a permanent reminder
n
Something that keeps a memory present.
a shelf of books is a permanent reminder
21
to escape into a story
v
To use fiction to leave everyday concerns.
readers escape into a story
22
empathy
n
Universal
The ability to understand others’ feelings.
fiction builds empathy
23
a lifelong habit
n
Universal
Something a person continues to do for life.
reading becomes a lifelong habit
24
free access
n
Universal
The right to use something without paying.
free access to information
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