Encouraging reading - Discussion
B2 First · Speaking Discussion · Cambridge Ready original exercise
Answer some wider questions about the Part 3 topic and share your opinions with your partner. This part lasts about four minutes.
Encouraging reading
What do you think?
Do you agree?
How about you?
What kind of things do you enjoy reading? (Why?)
Do you think young people read less than in the past? (Why? / Why not?)
Is reading on a screen as good as reading a printed book? (Why? / Why not?)
Should students be allowed to choose the books they read at school? (Why? / Why not?)
Why do you think some people stop reading for pleasure as they get older?
How can parents help children to enjoy reading?
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