Books and readers топик. Топик Reading in My Life

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The use of reading

No matter how many times people have spoken about the role of reading, I’d like to express my point of view too. I am absolutely sure that reading is very important in our life. We really can"t imagine our world without books, texts, and words. Why?

Despite a great number of advantages, a lot of people don"t like reading. It"s very bad because they cannot become well educated. They don"t know many facts, useful stories… They don"t read even school literature. I think that, if they want to be good specialists, to have a well-paid job, they ought to read many books about their specialty.

So reading is very important in our life. Read books and love their characters!

Неважно, сколько раз люди говорили о роли чтения, я бы тоже хотела выразить свою точку зрения. Я абсолютно уверена, что чтение очень важно в нашей жизни. Мы действительно не можем представить наш мир без книг, текстов и слов. Почему?

Во-первых, книги очень популярны среди людей, потому что обеспечивают нас различной информацией. Мы можем читать о людях, важных событиях нашей истории и многих других интересных вещах. Существует много образовательных книг по разным предметам. Мы используем учебники в школах, в высших учебных заведениях, на курсах. Во-вторых, книги очень важны для самовыражения. Многие люди пишут истории, романы, стихи… Некоторые книги не всегда популярны, но иногда нам нужно почитать легкую литературу, чтобы отдохнуть от наших серьезных ежедневных мыслей. В-третьих, в наши дни самым популярным способом получения информации является Интернет. Но мы также можем брать оттуда книги. Мы можем читать онлайн или скачивать книги, и нам не приходится таскать тяжелые книги с собой. Более того, книги учат нас быть добрыми, честными и понимающими. Эти качества необходимы для каждого. Если ты хочешь понимать людей, окружающих тебя, быть высокоморальным человеком, тебе следует читать книги и думать над примерами характеров героев.

Несмотря на огромное количество плюсов, многие люди не любят читать. Это очень плохо, потому что они не могут стать хорошо образованными. Они не знают многие факты, полезные истории… Они не читают даже школьную литературу. Я думаю, если они хотят стать хорошими специалистами, иметь высоко оплачиваемую работу, им следует читать много книг по их специальности.

Таким образом, чтение очень важно в нашей жизни. Читайте книги и любите их персонажей!

Books

Some people are fond of reading, while others consider it to be a waste of time.
Different people have different attitude to reading. Some of them have dozens of books in their houses and consider reading to be their favourite pastime. Other people prefer watching TV to reading books.
Personally, I get a lot of enjoyment out of reading books. Our family loves gathering in the sitting room in the evening and reading books: fairy tales, novels, detective stories, thrillers, fantastic stories and what not. It has become a tradition and I"m sure it makes our family united. To my mind, books are our best teachers and friends because they have the power to educate and entertain us. When I"m tired, I like reading detective stories and thrillers. When I want something more serious and instructive, I take an encyclopedia or read some philosophical works. I love reading when I"m travelling, when I"m having meals, when I"m bored or just for relaxation.
However, a lot of people read very little or don"t read at all. They say they have stopped reading books due to their busy way of life. According to some people, reading is a waste of time. They prefer getting all the information they need from television, radio, and the Internet. A lot of people read everything online and check the news on the websites. Besides, some of them think that the fewer books they buy, the more trees they save. But I believe that it is rather sad that many people read much less nowadays. I"m sure that reading is the best learning.
To sum up, I think that our lives would be dull without books because reading stirs our imagination, broadens our mind and entertains us.

Some of my friends say there"s nothing better than reading a good book, while others would rather watch its film version.
Can people live without books nowadays? Is it possible that books will be replaced by television and cinema in the nearest future?
Personally, I"m fond of reading. Books educate and entertain us, bring past centuries to life and help us understand our deepest dreams and fears. To my mind, a book is one of the greatest wonders in the world. It gives us a unique chance to link up with authors who lived hundreds and thousands of years ago. Through reading books we hear their voices and understand their thoughts and feelings. Reading stirs my imagination, creates colourful pictures of the described characters and events in my mind, transfers me to other countries, continents or even to other worlds, introduces me to amazing people who live exciting lives, makes me laugh and cry. I can travel to wild jungles and deserts, to hot Africa and cold Arctic or wherever I like staying at home.
However, some of my friends don"t read at all or read very little. They say that they are too tired after school and can do nothing but watch TV. Some people say that they have little spare time and that is why they prefer watching a film to reading a book. What is more, watching a film is much easier than reading a book because you don"t have to use your imagination.
To sum up, it"s up to you to decide whether to read a book or to watch its film version. But I"m sure that no screen version can be better than a book itself and it can"t substitute a special silent conversation with the author.

Most people are fond of detective stories. Others say that reading detective stories is just a waste of time.
There is hardly a person in the world who has never read detective stories. This literary genre has always been extremely popular with the reading public. But of course there are people who dislike detective stories.
Personally, I find most detective stories rather puzzling and exciting. They arouse the reader"s curiosity and keep him or her in suspense. To my mind, the popularity of detective stories lies in the fact that most people like unravelling complex puzzles. The detective story is like an intellectual game. The reader is given exactly the same information that the detective uses to find the criminal. Most readers treat the story as a battle of wits between themselves and the detective. Others read detective stories for pure relaxation.
However, some people say that all detective stories are the same. In most detective stories, the crime is murder and the clues lead to or away from the solution. Furthermore, it is quite possible to become hooked on reading detective stories. Some people read them when they should be doing something else, for example, work or study. In addition, there are a lot of bad detective stories in many bookshops and I think that reading them is just a waste of time. A second-rate detective story describes unreal people and situations, has poor construction and a boring narrative style. Sometimes the reader can easily guess who the criminal is from the very beginning.
To conclude, it is up to you to decide whether to read detective stories or not. Anyway, a good detective story can do you nothing but good.

Some people say that business books can help them become successful, while others think that they are completely useless.
In any bookshop you can find a lot of books about business. Many people wonder if these books actually help them succeed in their professional careers and if they are really vital for the modern workplace.
Personally, I think that if you want to become a successful businessman, it is not enough to read a couple of books on this subject. What you really need is a lot of experience, persistence and a wish to work hard. To my mind, business books have become a business in themselves. They are just a way for publishers to make money. The more books are sold, the richer they become. Most books that claim that they can revolutionize the way you do business and make you rich and successful have little practical use. Moreover, some business books are so boring that they sit on the shelf unread.
However, some business books are truly worth our investment of time and money. They may become essential tools for students of business at any level. Biographies of successful business people can hold valuable lessons and interesting ideas and they can inspire others to go into business. Some books can give you helpful advice and tell you how to make other people believe you, how to read and use body language, how to make yourself a better manager and how to become richer. Nevertheless, many experts are convinced that most of business books complicate the world of business.
To conclude, don"t buy a book unless you can use it in your work right now. Try to find something really useful and to avoid needless purchases.

Some people say that we don"t need libraries any more. Others are convinced that libraries are not going to disappear.
Library is a place where print, audio, and visual materials are collected and arranged to serve people of all ages and interests. Some people say that traditional libraries are not so popular now as they used to be some years ago. But does it mean that libraries are going to disappear?
Personally, I think that libraries are very useful. Nowadays, besides books, libraries keep manuscripts, documents, newspapers, magazines, CDs, DVDs, video games, e-books and many other electronic resources. Modern libraries are equipped with computers and they store enormous amounts of information that can be checked immediately. People go to the library to read, look, listen search, inquire, discuss, learn, think, relax or while away the time. Anyone can become a member of the library and it usually costs nothing to borrow books.
However, some people say that traditional libraries are useless nowadays. Most young people have become used to retrieving information from the Internet. It may be more efficient and time-saving than visiting a traditional library. But the information that people find online may not be as in depth as the information from other resources such as the books available at a physical library. Besides, libraries are intended for use by people who don"t have a PC, who cannot afford to purchase books and magazines, who need material no individual can be expected to have, or who require professional assistance with their research.
To sum up, I think that libraries play a very important role in the cultural development of any country. Modern libraries help people get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources.

Electronic books are becoming more and more popular. Some people say that e-books are going to replace traditional books in the future, while others are convinced that print books will never disappear.
E-books are making their way onto the world"s markets. A lot of people, especially children and teenagers, who are accustomed to computer screens, have already embraced e-books. But does it mean that if the popularity of e-books grows, paper editions will soon die out?
Personally, I think that e-books are so popular with readers for several reasons. Firstly, they are easy to use because they are light, compact and can store up to thousands of pages. Secondly, e-books have a touch-sensitive screen which can be used to call up a dictionary, to increase the front size and even to add notes in the margin. Thirdly, the bright backlight gives you an opportunity to read in the dark. Finally, people can read e-books in public without having to display the covers.
However, most people still prefer traditional print books. They say that the device for reading e-books is rather expensive and one needs access to the Internet to download them. E-books may cause problems with eyesight because it is rather tiring to read from the screen. Some people say that one of the main disadvantages of e-books is that the battery must be recharged and that e-books can be easily broken. What is more, so far there is only a limited selection of e-books being published. But I think it is very convenient to put a lightweight e-book into your bag when you are leaving for holiday.
To conclude, people will always continue buying, collecting and displaying beautiful paper editions with the sole purpose of possessing them. To my mind, e-books will co-exist with traditional print books. Anyway, we"ll have to wait and see.

Из учебного пособия

Даже в нашем «информационном» мире тема (топик) «Books» никогда не потеряет своей актуальности. Ведь только чтение художественной литературы позволяет нам проанализировать опыт предыдущих поколений, поданный великой рукой мастера-писателя. Давайте учиться рассказывать о прочитанных книгах и о том впечатлении, которые они на вас произвели. И, конечно же, о любимом писателе. Кстати, вот

Books. Список английских слов №2 (intermediate)

Запомните распространенные фразы на английском языке по теме «Books»:
1. I am fond of (kind of books) – Я люблю …
2. I prefer reading (kind of books) – Я предпочитаю читать …
3. What kind of reading do you prefer reading? – Какие книги ты предпочитаешь читать?
4. I enjoy reading (kind of books) – Я люблю читать …
5. As for me, I like reading (kind of books) – Что касается меня, я …

ПРИМЕР I am fond of detectives. / I am fond of reading detectives.

Существительные по теме «Genres. Жанры книг» (Kinds of books).

Выделяют следующие виды книг, которые часто называют жанры. Постарайтесь вспомнить существительные, перевод к которым отсутствует.

1. a novel – роман
2. a historical novel – исторический роман
3. a story
4. a detective story
5. a love story
6. an adventure story – приключенческий роман
7. a short story
8. a horror story
9. a ghost story – история о привидениях
10. a fairy tale
11. a travel book
12. a fantasy book
13. a science fiction book – научно-фантастический роман
14. a legend / a myth – легенда (миф)
15. a biography – биография
16. a poem – стихотворение
17. poetry – поэзия

Составление отзыва о книге на английском языке

6. The title of the book – название книги
7. It is written by – она написана (имя писателя)
8. interesting / exciting / funny / true-to-life / well-written / easy to read — интересный, увлекательный, забавный, правдоподобный, хорошо-написанный, легко читается
ПРИМЕР. I find this book exciting and easy to read.

9. boring / sad / awful / badly-written / difficult to read — скучный, грустный, ужасный, плохо-написанный, трудно читается
ПРИМЕР. I find the book boring and difficult to read.

10. writer — писатель

• children’s writer — детский писатель
• short story writer — автор рассказов
• author — автор
• dramatist= playwright — драматург (пишет пьесы)
• poet — поэт
• poetess — поэтесса

11. world-famous — всемирно-известный

• well-known — хорошо-известный
• great — великий
• talented — талантливый
• modern — современный
• classical — классический
• medieval — средневековый
• eighteenth- century — восемнадцатого века

12. he is considered to be — он считается
13. a plot — сюжет

• interesting — boring — интересный — скучный
• simple – intricate — простой — запутанный
• fast-moving – slow-moving – быстро-развивающийся – медленно-развивающийся

14. cheap stuff — ерунда, макулатура
15. to read more than half way through — прочитать больше, чем до половины
16. to be worth reading — стоит почитать
17. for a change – для разнообразия
18. characters (imaginative – true-to-life) — герои (вымышленные – правдоподобные)
19. the story takes place (the scene is laid) — действие происходит
20. the contents — содержание
21. episodes / moments — эпизоды / моменты

• funny – sad — забавные – грустные
• humorous – tragic — комичные – трагические

22. I could not help smiling / laughing / crying — не могла не улыбнуться / рассмеяться / заплакать
23. I couldn’t help feeling sad — не могла не почувствовать грусть
24. on the whole — в целом
25. to ruin your eye-sight — испортить зрение
26. poor eye-sight — плохое зрение
27. the cover of the book — обложка книги
28. an edition (cheap, pocket, abridged) — издание (дешевое, карманное, сокращенное)
29. a book in two volumes — книга в двух томах
30. a book (in translation — in the original) — книга (в переводе – в оригинале)
31. a collection of stories / poems — сборник рассказов / стихов
32. a book with colorful illustrations — книга с красочными иллюстрациями
33. in his works — в своих произведениях
34. to advise — посоветовать

Выделенные жирным шрифтом вы скорее всего уже знаете, так как они входили в Постарайтесь выучить остальные английские слова (уровень 2 — intermediate)

Books. Задания для активизации лексики по теме «Книги». Пример отзыва о книге на английском языке. Сообщение на тему «My favourite writer»

Задание. Выучите диалог.
— What kind of reading do you like ?
— Well, I am fond of adventure stories.
— As for me, I enjoy fantasy books.
— Oh, I prefer reading fantasy books, too.

Обратите внимание, что наряду с обычным глаголом like – нравиться в этом диалоге используются более интересные выражения be fond of — увлекаться, prefer — предпочитать, enjoy — получать удовольствие.

Пример отзыва на книгу на английском языке для начинающих / The opinion about the book «“The Hound of the Baskerville”

This summer I’ve read a book by Conan Doyle “The Hound of the Baskerville”. I liked this book very much.

I liked the plot of this book and its main characters. Sometimes I told my friends about the book and they liked to listen to me.

One day my Mum asked me to read aloud and for several days I read this book to her. My Mum knows English a little and she could understand what I read.

It was very useful for me to read this book, because I learnt many new English words. Now I’m going to read one more English book, because while reading “The Hound of Baskerville” I got a great pleasure.

Сообщение на тему «Мой любимый писатель — О. Генри. My Favourite Writer O.Henry»

During this summer I read a lot. I want to tell you about my favourite writer. It is an American writer O. Henry. O. Henry is his pen name. His real name is William Sydney Porter. He was born in Greensboro, a little town in North Carolina in 1862. In his youth he changed many professions: he was a cowboy, a reporter, a clerk in a bank. He travelled about America trying to find a job. He met many common people, and that helped him later in his literary work. It happened that he got into prison and it was there that he started to write. He wrote his first story as a Christmas present for his little daughter.

O. Henry is a great master of short story. He liked to write about common people, whose life he knew very well.

O. Henry is one of the most widely published American writers. His stories are short, humorous and usually have a happy end. He is a master of unusual plots and surprise endings.

Best of all, I like the story with an unusual title “No Story”. It is about a girl who went to New York to look for her boyfriend. He had gone there some years ago to find a good job in New York City. He promised to return and marry her but he never came back. She came across him in a street but didn’t recognize so much he changed. He became a ruined man and not to make her unhappy he sent her back home. He still loved her. It is a very sad story about romantic love. If you like love stories, I advise you to read it.

Топик Книги и чтение рассказывает о том, как важно много читать и развивать свои навыки чтения, в том числе, и при чтении литературы на английском языке. Как и в любом деле, нужно целенаправленно практиковаться: читать быстро, вникая в суть предмета. Для успешной учебы, чтение – один из самых важных навыков.

Books can fit almost every need, temper, or interest. Books can be read when you are in the mood; you don’t need to do it all the time. Books are both more personal and more impersonal than professors. Books have an inner confidence which individuals seldom show; they rarely have to be on the defensive. Books can afford to be bold, and courageous, and explanatory; they don’t have to be so careful of boards of trustees, colleagues, and community opinion. Books are infinitely diverse; they run the gamut of all human activities. Books can express every point of view; if you need a different point of view, you can read a different book.

Reading is probably the most important skill you need for successful studies. You will have to read lengthy assignments in different subjects with varying degrees of detail and difficulty. If you you read inaccurately, you will fail to understand some of the information and ideas you read. If you read slowly, you will have to spent too much time reading your assignments and the rest of your work may suffer.

Poor reading may be a problem for you, but it can be solved. Like other skills, your abilty to read English fast and accurately demands careful instruction and purposeful practice. You must keep practising on your own to improve your reading skills.

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Reading plays a very important role in the life of people. It educates a person, enriches his intellect. Books help to mould a person"s character, form his moral values. Besides, books bring pleasure and delight. It"s a wonderful way to spend spare time. Sometimes we read the same book again and again. Thanks to books we learn to express our thoughts and feelings more exactly. The book is a faithful and understanding friend. It can be put aside and taken up again at any moment. There are books which have been our favorites since childhood. People are fond of reading different kinds of books. Some people enjoy reading detective stories, adventure stories, novels, biographies, other prefer classics. Fairy tales are enjoyed and read by children, books about adventures and journeys are enjoyed by those who are fond of travelling. Legends and myths are read by those who are fond of history. Some people developed much time to reading books and reading becomes their free time occupation, their passion.

Through out the centuries books had an enormous influence on the minds and hearts of people. Books bind together ages, personalities. Thanks to books we can talk to people who lived in different countries and ages. Through reading books we hear their voices, thoughts and feelings. The book is the surest way to bring nations together. It helps people achieve understanding, trust, cooperation and friendship. Books awaken young readers" imagination. They develop literary taste, arouse interest and curiosity, the reader"s laugher as well as his tears. They teach the readers to be truthful, friendly, honest decisive, conscientious, frank, firm, fair and serious.

Libraries play an important part in the cultural development of people. People like reading, they have a desire to learn, they seek for knowledge. Books sate this desire. There are a lot of books in our country, in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all the books which we want to read. That is why we get books in public libraries. Books shouldn"t be read only for pleasure. Reading books helps us in our education. We can fond all kinds of books in the libraries. Books offer romance, history, adventure, autobiographies, science fiction and humor in the form of shot stories and novels, poetry, prose and plays as well as reference books, encyclopaedias, dictionaries and so on. In some libraries we can find books in many foreign languages. When a reader comes to a library for the first time he fills in his library card and the librarian helps him to choose something to read. The reader is allowed to borrow books for a certain number of days. The catalogues help the reader to find the books. We should not make notes in library books or dog"s ears in the pages. The reading rooms in the public libraries are open to all who wish to work there. Except books we can get periodical newspapers and magazines to read there. Readers come to reading rooms to study and prepare materials for their reports or for their scientific work.

Every school in our country has a library. A school library is a collection of textbooks and books for reading. Our pupils and teachers go there to read, to find some magazines or newspapers or to prepare for a report. Sometimes teachers prepare for lessons at our school library.