雅思口语Part 3高分语料 | Reading 阅读

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Why are many people so keen on reading?

I think many people are passionate about reading because it offers a sanctuary from their daily lives. Books provide a calming escape, allowing readers to immerse themselves in different worlds and perspectives. Whether it's a work of fiction or a non-fiction narrative, reading definitely helps to soothe the mind and broaden one's horizons. I think it can also provoke people think a little more deeply about the mysteries of life and the issues that people from all walks of life face. So I’d say those are some of the main reasons people pursue reading as a hobby.

• passionate about: 热衷于
• offers a sanctuary: 提供一个避风港
• a calming escape: 一种平静的逃离
• immerse: 沉浸
• perspectives: 视角
• a work of fiction: 小说作品
• non-fiction: 非虚构作品
• soothe the mind: 抚慰心灵
• broaden one's horizons: 拓宽视野
• provoke: 激发
• think a little more deeply about: 更深入地思考
• the mysteries of life: 生命的奥秘
• people from all walks of life: 各行各业的人
• pursue: 追求

Do you think parents should help their children develop reading habits from an early age?

Absolutely, in fact, I’d even go as far as saying that if parents don’t do that, then it’s a disservice to their child. There’s no doubt that developing reading habits early on can significantly enhance children's imagination and comprehension abilities. It helps them recognize words, improve vocabulary, and foster independence in their thinking. Moreover, children who read regularly tend to be more innovative and creative in their ideas. This I think not only contributes to their academic success but also prepares them to be more thoughtful and critically-minded in the future.

• develop reading habits early on: 早期培养阅读习惯
• significantly enhance: 显著提高
• imagination: 想象力
• comprehension: 理解能力
• recognize words: 识字
• improve vocabulary: 提高词汇量
• foster independence in their thinking: 培养独立思考
• innovative: 创新
• contributes to: 有助于
• academic success: 学术成功
• thoughtful: 体贴的；善于思考的
• critically-minded: 批判性思维的

What are the differences between paper books and movies?

Well, from where I stand, I think books and movies differ in the way they engage our senses. When you read a book, the imagery and stories are created in your mind, allowing for a deeply personal interpretation of the narrative. On the other hand, movies bring images alive in front of our eyes, and accompanied by sound effects, greatly enhance the experience, but I think the effect from film, compared to the written word, is fleeting. However, in saying that, sometimes reading a book and then watching its movie adaptation can be a double whammy, especially if the screen adaptation accurately reflects the book. But overall, I’d have to say that the main difference is that books actively stir the imagination whereas watching films is more of a passive pursuit.

• engage our senses: 调动我们的感官
• the imagery: 形象/意象
• deeply personal interpretation: 深刻的个人解读
• the narrative: 故事情节
• bring images alive in front of our eyes: 使画面在眼前栩栩如生
• accompanied by sound effects: 伴随着音效
• enhance: 增强
• the written word: 文字
• fleeting: 短暂的
• screen adaptation: 电影改编
• accurately reflects: 准确反映
• actively stir the imagination: 积极激发想象力
• a passive pursuit: 被动的活动

Do you think people of all ages need to read?

I’m not sure about “need” to read, but I think for youngsters it’s a must, but I guess the older you become, perhaps some of the concepts, ideas, and stories may begin to seem like old hat, but overall, I think there’s no doubt that reading is beneficial for people of all ages. For children, it builds foundational skills as I mentioned before, like vocabulary, comprehension, and imagination. And for adults, I think reading helps in maintaining cognitive sharpness, further expanding knowledge, and offering stress relief. Even the elderly can benefit from reading, as it keeps the mind active and can provide an emotional outlet. In fact, I’d say that reading throughout one’s life fosters continuous learning and mental well-being.

• it's a must: 必须的
• concepts: 概念
• seem like old hat: 显得老套
• people of all ages: 各个年龄段的人
• maintain cognitive sharpness: 保持认知敏锐度
• further expanding knowledge: 进一步扩展知识
• stress relief: 缓解压力
• keep the mind active: 保持大脑活跃
• an emotional outlet: 情感宣泄
• fosters continuous learning: 促进持续学习
• mental well-being: 心理健康