Read and role-play a dialogue. You can change or add some details.

-Tim! You are so clever! Probably you read a lot. Is it true?

- Well, you know, Tom, I’m fond of reading. I always try to save a minute to read something.

- What do you like to read?

- As for books I usually read science fiction and historical novels. You know, I’m greatly interested in the history of Great Britain. Well... What about you?

- Oh, our library is not so rich. I prefer reading newspapers and magazines...

- I think it is not enough. If you want to broaden your outlook you must read as much as possible. Reading books helps you understand many things in our world.

- I know your parents speak English and French. Do you read books in these languages?

- You know, it is a big problem for me. They make me learn them, but I hate dictionaries. Though I can read in English. Some books I have read in English are great and I liked them.

- I think it was a good talk. Thank you.

- Read more. It is useful. Good luck.

 

15. Read and role-play a dialogue “At a Bookstore”

A. Good morning! What can I do for you?

B. Well, I’ve come to look over your collection of books.

A. You know, we’ve got a rich collection of books: fiction, science fiction, detective stories, serious literature, and dictionaries.

B. Well, I’d like to see what reference books you have got on sale.

A. The section you are interested in is on your left.

B. I’m going to buy two reference books: on cars and computers.

A. Anything else?

B. These are all books you lend out, am I right?

A. Sure. They are part of our lending library collection. The section you are standing by contains fiction.

B. I see. I want to take two books: one for myself and one for my son.

A. Excuse me, how old is your son?

B. He is 15. He is fond of science fiction.

A. I can recommend you to take this book. It is very popular with teenagers.

B. Thank you. You’ve been very helpful.

A. What kind of books are you interested in?

B. I like detective stories.

A. They are over there. Have you chosen any book?

B. Yes, I have. I’ll take this one.

A. Oh! It has been on the bestseller list for more than two months.

B. Well, if it is so popular, why is this book still here?

A. You see, there is a very great demand for it, so we have about ten copies of the book. It is always available.

B. Thank you for the information and for the books.

A. Thank you. Come again.

16. Read and discuss the text. What new things have you learnt? What information from the text was is the most interesting or useful for you? Have you ever read one of the newspapers or magazines mentioned? Do you subscribe to any newspaper or magazine?