Presenter: Good afternoon! Today we have asked five people to give us a short interview and share their opinions about reading. Now we would like to present their opinions to you.
Speaker A. I like reading, especially historical novels. That's why I know more than most of my classmates. Our teacher often asks me to give presentations to the whole class. I know it takes a long time to read a novel but it's definitely worth it. It helps me to broaden my outlook and it's easier for me to do my homework or perform better if we have a test at school. I think I get more information from novels than they give us in student books.
Speaker B. I wish I could read more as I know it can help me with my school education but I just can't make myself do it. Many people find it interesting to read but not me. When I close a book, I forget all about it. So, it is not interesting for me to come back to it. I don't enjoy the process of reading, that's a fact. I wonder what I can do about it. My friends love reading and don't understand me. So, I'll probably have to do something about it.
Speaker C. Reading is important but it's hard to find a gap in my schedule to read a book for pleasure. I'm always too busy having classes at school, going to the swimming pool, playing football with my friends, doing homework and so on. I have piles of books which I want to read but I don't have the time to do it because you need at least an hour in the evening for a good book. It's so hard to squeeze that much time in my packed schedule.
Speaker D. Reading is not simply my hobby. It's my passion. I don't know what can be more exciting than buying a new book or getting one in a library and enjoying the events that take place there. It's simply breathtaking. I know books aren't cheap but they are worth the money because nothing can give you more fun and pleasure than a good book. You can read about exciting adventures and mysterious events set in unforgettable places.
Speaker E. I don't know why so many people love reading. To begin with, books are rather expensive to buy and libraries don't always have the books you may want to read. What they have is outdated books, which nobody wants to read anymore. Some people may find it interesting to read, but in my opinion it's such a waste of time. Most books don't have anything educational or practical. You forget one as soon as you finish it.