IELTS Speaking Part 1 reading questions: sample answers about books
Sample answers for IELTS Part 1 reading questions, with book and reading vocabulary and tips if you don't read much.
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The short answer
You don't need to love reading—an honest answer with a reason and example scores as well as an enthusiastic one.
Typical questions
These may also be about e-books, libraries, or childhood reading.
- Do you like reading?
- What kind of books do you read?
- Do you prefer paper books or e-books?
- Did you read much as a child?
Related guide: What to say if you don't read
Sample answers
Both honest positions work.
Two ways to answer
Reader: I'm a big fan of crime novels — I usually read a chapter or two before bed to switch off. Non-reader: Honestly, not as much as I'd like. I spend most of my reading time on news articles on my phone rather than books.
Useful phrases
page-turner, bookworm, flick through, an avid reader, I can't put it down.
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