Topic 10: Books and Learning - Interactive Lesson Topic 10: Books and Learning Học lý thuyết bên dưới trước khi làm bài tập tự luận ở cuối trang. Part 1: Question 1 - 4 Q1: What are the types of books that young people like to read? [ Point 1 ] One book genre that young people like to read is fantasy. [ Extension ] With fantasy books, young readers are transported to a magical realm where anything can happen. It also helps them to break out of the monotony of everyday schoolwork and household chores. [ Point 2 ] Young people also like to read coming-of-age books which focus on the transition from childhood to adulthood. [ Extension ] Young readers who are at the cusp of adulthood are able to identify with the main protagonist. Moreover, these books also teach that life and people aren't always perfect. More angles to answer: Dystopian — enjoy the thrill of an underdog going up against a powerful person or institution Classics — famous in popular culture and students required to read in school Romance — learn how to navigate new relationships Q2: What's the difference between paper books and e-books? [ Point 1 ] One main difference between paper books and e-books is electricity. [ Extension ] Reading an e-book requires an electronic device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Each device needs to be charged through electricity. Therefore, if you do not have access to electricity, it would be near impossible to read an e-book. [ Point 2 ] Another difference is the font size and brightness level. [ Extension ] With a paper book, you are stuck with the size of the lettering, big or small. Also, if there isn't a source of light, reading a paper book is out of the question. More angles to answer: Cost — E-books are the cheaper option because the cost of printing is eliminated Greater access — a book that is not available in a bookstore or a library is available online Weight — no longer need to haul thick, heavy textbooks everywhere Q3: Why are people less interested in reading books nowadays? [ Point 1 ] One reason has to do with the Internet. [ Extension ] In the era of information explosion, people are used to short articles rather than books with hundreds of pages. Consequently, reading books is mentally demanding for most people. [ Point 2 ] It seems like people prefer other activities over reading books nowadays. [ Extension ] Decades ago, people did not have a wide range of options to keep them busy. As a result, they read more books for fun. Today, we have many sources of entertainment, such as video games and social media apps. More angles to answer: Movies — movies based on books available, so no need to read the book itself Lack of bookstores and libraries — physical places to read books have become rare Too busy — a large amount of schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and professional demands Q4:...