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以下五組問題,大家試著自己回答看看,再參考例句,並利用影片訓練
聽說技巧。


閱讀,是一個非常實用的日常對話主題。
甚至在語言檢定考中,也有機會遇到相關內容唷!

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詢問興趣嗜好休閒活動
Q1: Do you enjoy reading? (
你喜歡閱讀嗎?)
A1: ____________________________.

Response Hints:
(O)是的話,說說你喜歡的程度,例如多久一次,一次多久。
(X)不是的話,舉幾個取而代之的休閒,好讓話題延續下去。 

Example:
(O) Of course, I read at least one book a week. 當然,我每週至少都會讀一本書。
(X) Not really, but I love watching movies. 不是很喜歡,但是我很愛看電影。
此時,可以試著開啟另一個話題,
可以反問:Do you prefer to read a book or watch its film? 你比較喜歡看書還是看它的電影版?

 

 給愛讀書的你,也給不愛書的你一個愛上書的機會

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十八本你也許不曾讀過的好書 (18 Great Books You Probably Haven’t Read)

 

詢問從事活動的時間以及頻率
Q2: How often do you read? (
你多久閱讀一次?)
A2: ______________________________.

Response Hints:
How often…多常,問的是頻率
一週(月、年)幾次
例如:Once a week 一週一次/ twice a month 一個月兩次/ three times a year 一年三次
一週(月、年)幾本
例如:One book a week 一週一本/ two books a month 一個月兩本/ three books a year 一年三本

 Example:
I read every day. Usually one book a week.
我每天都閱讀。通常一週一本。

Q3: How long do you read in one sitting? (你一次閱讀多久?)
A3: ______________________________.

Response Hints:
How long…? 多久,問的是一段時間的長短。
人+ spend + (time) + Ving
It takes + (time) + to V

Example:
Whenever I read, I always have my head in the book. Sometimes I even spend 4 hours reading a day/in one sitting!
每次我閱讀的時候,總是會讀到無法自拔。我有時甚至會花到4個小時!

*Have one’s head in a book: to be deeply involved in what you are reading. 整個人沉浸在讀物中

深入詢問從事項目的種類細節
Q4: What types of books do you like the most?
A4: ______________________________.

Response hints:
書籍種類:
Novel 小說; Poem 詩; Poetry 詩集; Folktale 民間故事; Biography 傳記; Autobiography 自傳; Magazine 雜誌
小說類細分:
Historical novel 歷史小說; Thriller 驚悚小說; Mystery 推理小說; Science fiction 科幻小說; Romantic novel 愛情小說

Example:
I love romantic novels and poetry. If anything, romantic novels are my favorites.
我喜歡愛情小說跟詩集。如果一定要說的話,愛情小說應該會是我的最愛。

詢問為何喜歡從事這項活動
Q5: Why do you love reading? (What are the advantages of reading?)
A5: ________________________________________________.

Response hints:
keep one’s brain active 活絡腦袋/ reduce stress 紓壓/ gain knowledge 增加知識/ expand vocabulary 增加單字量/ improve writing skills 改善寫作技巧

Example:
By means of reading, I can not only reduce stress, but also expand my vocabulary.
藉由閱讀,我不僅可以紓壓,還可以增加單字量。

*By means of : 藉由…的方法。同義詞:With the help of…
*not only…but also: 不僅…還…

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如何閱讀,以及我們為何需要閱讀 (How and Why We Read: Crash Course English Literature #1)

 

Do you think we’ll be reading paper books or listening to e-Books in the future?
你覺得未來,我們將會繼續閱讀紙本書還是改聽電子書呢?
If you haven’t listened to any e-Books yet, try this one now!
如果你還沒聽過任何一本電子書,現在就來試試看!

 

來試聽看看這部有聲書,比聽媽咪講床前故事還生動!

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傲慢與偏見有聲書 Part 1 – Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)

 

Source: 10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every DayEnglish conversation-books & literature
Photo source: 1. Helga Weber, CC Licensed  2. peachknee, CC Licensed
作者: Maggie Shen