Part of the ielts speaking Test Yourself 13 Reading Your Family 14

2. Why do you read?
At school I read in order to learn about my major. Whenever I read the news, it’s
because I am curious, and also it’s a good chance to get some information about the
world. And
finally, when I read magazines or novels, it’s because I want to relax. I like to read for
pleasure. I think that most of the time reading is informative and entertaining.
3. How much time do you spend reading?
I don’t really know, I don’t real
ly keep track, but I would say approximately 2 or 3
hours a day when I am at school, and maybe a little less when I go home
．
At university I
don’t have
a TV, so whenever I go home during the holiday I soak up as much TV as I can
！
Not much. I am very busy
with my job, and I don’t get many chances to sit down and
read
anything other than the newspaper. When I get home, I usually have dinner with my
family; we talk, we relax a bit, and then I help my child with his homework. There’s hardly
any time for me to enjoy a good book.
4. At what time of day do you prefer to read?
Definitely at night, just before turning the lights off and sleeping. I usually read in bed.
It could be a textbook if I have a test coming up or a novel if I have time. It’s a habit I h
ave
gotten used to since I was a child.
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5. Where do you like to read?
I enjoy reading on my bed or on the sofa at home. In the winter I get a blanket and roll
myself in it. In the summer, I turn the AC
（＝
air conditioner) on. My bed is the coziest (cozy
＝
comfortable) place to read, and I like the sofa because our living room at home is very
bright.
6. How important is reading for you
？
Reading is extremely important for me
．
I must read in order to study. You know,
reading is the best source of knowledge for students
．
Reading can make me smarter. In
addition, I find reading very relaxing, especially when I read comic books
．
It’s a great way
to entertain myself.