Book Smart

Assignment 1

You may use English-language Internet sources to help you.

a     List 5 or more different kinds of books (genres, formats, etc.).

b     Name the 2 kinds of books you like most.

Assignment 2

a     Read the text. Find (and mark) the following words in the text:

benefits – the classics – compassionate – convincing – divisive world – empathy – to excel – fallen out of the habit – New Year’s resolution – perspective – recommend –slippery slope – TBR pile – tear-jerker

Match the above words and expressions with their correct definitions.

1. to be extremely good at something
2. causing a lot of disagreement between people
3. collection of books that you want to read or have to read
4. the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions
5. good effects
6. kind, sympathetic, understanding
7. making you believe something by giving you good reasons
8. the most famous works of literature
9. no longer doing a thing which you used to do regularly
10. particular way of thinking about something
11. situation that is not so good and gets worse with every step
12. story, song, movie, etc., that makes you cry or feel very sad
13. to suggest or advise that you do something
14. thing you want to do differently in the new year

a     Which of the following reasons to get reading are named in the text? Choose all correct answers.

1   It can help you to be better at school.

2   It’s better for the environment than being on your phone.

3   It can help you become more compassionate.

4   It can help you feel less alone.

5   It will make you feel better.

6   It’s great for your future career.

7   It provides a fun escape.

b     What is doomscrolling?

1   Being on your phone during class.

2   Criticising others online to get more likes.

3   Endlessly scrolling on your phone or computer.

4   Looking up stories of gloom and doom on your socials.

c     How can reading help you to become kinder and have more empathy? Choose all correct answers.

1   By giving you energy to explore feelings and emotions.

2   By helping you to understand lives that are different from your own situation.

3   By letting you face the difficulties in this divisive world.

4   By showing you a different perspective on things.

d     Which kinds of books would be suitable for the following people? Write down your answers.

1   ADHD teen

2   Art fan

3   Design lover

4   Gamer