READING

1 | Walk around and talk to your classmates. Find someone who 1. has been to the library this month. 2. likes to read outside. 3. enjoys reading before bedtime. 4. has borrowed a book from a friend. 5. can sing a song related to a book they've read. 6. has read a book that is over 200 pages long. 7. can name the names of 3 Azerbaijani story writers.

2 | Read the passages about the benefits of reading books and match the titles (a-i) to the paragraphs (1-8). One title is extra.

a) Reading is Motivational b) Reading Improves Focus c) Reading Opens Poors to Different Lives d) Reading Serves as a Good Model e) Reading is a Form of Entertainment |  | f) Reading Increases General Knowledge g) Reading Helps Make Friends h) Reading Makes Your Language Skills Better i) Reading Exercises the Brain

1. | While reading, we have to remember different characters in the story. This helps our memory get stronger because we practise remembering things. Therefore, reading is a workout that improves memory.

2. | Did you know that most of the popular TV shows and movies are based on books? So, why not dive into the world of reading? When you read, you can picture everything in your head - the characters, the places, and all the exciting things happening. It's like having your very own cinema inside your brain!

3. | We can all agree we have to concentrate on each page that we read. In a world where gadgets are getting faster and shortening our attention span, we need to practise concentration. Reading is an activity that requires your attention.