The Benefits of Reading

Everyday
FREE SPEECH
1. Vocabulary

1. Numerous – many
• There are numerous books in this library
2. Hustle and bustle – a large amount of busy and noisy activity
• I simply cannot stand the hustle and bustle of city life
3. Loosen up – to relax or unwind
• Listen to this song, Jerry. It will help you loosen up before the
match
4. Stimulating – making you feel more active
• This technique has proved to be more stimulating than any
other we’ve tried
5. Expose – to introduce a person to a new idea, fact, etc.
• Video games expose children to violence at an early age
6. Look up – to try to find a piece of information in a book, on
the internet, etc.
• I need to look that word up in a dictionary
7. Psychologist – an expert or specialist in psychology.
• She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist
 1. How does reading
everyday protect the brain,
according to scientist?

Check your 2. How can a good book or

understanding article help you relax?

3. Why is reading more

stimulating than watching TV
or listening to the radio?
 SUMMARY

Make a brief summary of the article. Focus on the main topic and
consider which pieces of information are most important. Make sure
you include details such as what the article is about, who is mentioned
in it, where and when the events took place, and also how and why
they happened. (Elaborate it with your own words)
 Discussion
1. Do you read everyday? Why or why not?
2. Would you agree that reading is relaxing? Why or why not?
3. Do you prefer reading books or watching movies? Why?
4. What is your “all-time” favorite book? Why?
5. If you were to write a book, what would it be about? Why?
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 Further Discussion
1. Would you say that people read less nowadays than they
did 50 years ago? Why do you think this is the case?
2. Do you think the books contain important life lessons? Why
or why not?
3. Do you prefer reading e-books or paper books? Why?
4. Do you prefer reading fiction or non-fiction books? Why?