IELTS Speaking Part 1: Reading (чтение), вопросы и примеры ответов

Do you like reading?

What kind of books do you read?

Do you prefer paper books or e-books?

Did you read a lot when you were a child?

Where do you usually read?

Has the way you read changed in recent years?

Do you like reading?

I do, although I don't read as much as I used to. These days it's mostly in the evenings before bed, when I try to swap my phone for a book for at least twenty minutes.

What kind of books do you read?

Mainly non-fiction, especially books about psychology and history. Every now and then I'll pick up a detective novel, though, because sometimes I just want something light that I don't have to think about too hard.

Do you prefer paper books or e-books?

Paper books, without a doubt. I find I remember more when I can physically turn the pages, and I like seeing how far I've got. E-books are handy for travelling, but they're too easy to abandon halfway.

Has the way you read changed in recent years?

Yes, I'd say I read in shorter bursts now. I used to spend whole afternoons with a book, but now I read a chapter here and there, often on the metro. My attention span isn't what it used to be.