I think it varies from generation to generation. In fact it depends on children’s taste. However, I’ve found that majority of children would rather read comic books. The characters are funny and make children laugh. The chief reason is that These illustrated books (which are) bursting with colorful pictures are visually attractive and grab their attention. They go through stories and can live tens of lives. In fact, It lets their imaginations fly. Besides, they get entertained with hilarious characters which are wishy-washy or clumsy.

Why do you think children do not read books very often?

Well, there many explanations that could account for this. First and foremost, the so-called children specially those who have entered into their teen years are passionate about spending all their spare time hanging out with friends, watching Tv, playing video games and so on. They are more willing to get connected with their smartphones instead of reading books. If they take out a book, they just flick through the pages and most of them turn their nose up at scanning a book.

How do you think children can be encouraged to read more?

Children have already missed out the pleasure of reading books and I think parents are to blame. There are so many ways to motivate these reluctant readers. Giving a present is considered as an inspirational method to get them involved in books. Parents can accompany their children to read a book in the bedtime like a pair work but children shouldn’t be humiliated if they have mispronunciations because it makes them lose their interest.

Reading for different purposes:

Are there any occasions when reading at speed is a useful skill to have? What are they?

As far as I know, the ability of fast reading has always been seen as a benefit specifically when it comes to taking the exams like the IELTS test which requires the students to skim through the passages including ten-line paragraphs in a short period of time. There is also a speed reading competition in my country which is a bit like a comprehension test at the end of IETLS reading test. The participants are asked to read a thousand-word story in 3 minutes and then they have to remember and talk about what they’ve read. The winners are praised and given precious gifts.

Are there any jobs where people need to read a lot? What are they?

I’ve been following a page named avid readers on Instagram for 2 months. It has more than 3 million followers and inspires people to read more books by introducing best-seller books on a daily basis. Book-lovers are employed and get paid to read a book per a day and post a brief description of that to be introduced to followers. I think it’s an appropriate way for bookworms as they can make money and have some quality time simultaneously .

Do you think that reading novels is more interesting than factual books? Why is that?

Well, I read both and try to keep the balance between fiction and non-fiction books. But I would have to confess that novels are more worth-reading that factual books. The stories and events fire your imaginations and reshape your mind. The fictional roles and the momentous events are more appealing. In contrast, reading real stories is dull and a waste of time in my opinion.

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Describe a writer you would like to meet.

You should say:

Who the writer is.

What you know about this writer already.

What you would like to find out about his/her.

And explain why you would like to meet this writer.

There are different fantastic writers to choose from. But the one who has always been a dream of mine to meet is a best-selling author named Mitch Albom. Millions of his copies and famous works including "Tuesdays with Morrie", "The five people you meet in the heaven" and "the first phone call from the heaven" have been published over the recent decade. He is a powerful writer whose works appeal to thousands of grown-up people who are seeking themselves that might have been lost through life.

Mitch Albom is an American writer who is in his late fifties. Although he is mostly known as a writer, he isn't merely focused on writing and also is a musician and television broadcaster. He used to work as a freelance journalist. Most of his works have non-fiction content explaining the concept of life after death. When his novels hit the bookshops, they become sold out in a blink of an eye. Besides, He's very benevolent and has contributed to many charities over the last years.

If I had a chance to visit him, I would ask questions about his way of thinking that where these writing sparks come from. I would like to know whether he has ever gone through these tough situations mentioned in his books or not. His stories give you a wonderful opportunity to live thousands of life. So I'm willing to know about how the impressive characters have been created specifically in "Tuesdays with Morrie" which tells the story of a man who visits his old professor, Morrie, every Tuesday and they discuss different topics about death, life, love and so on. In fact, I'm really curious about knowing the keys to his success.

I'm an avid reader and I've read different genres of books so far. But "Tuesdays with Morrie" was The only book that I couldn't put it down while I was reading. This is a must-read book recommended to everyone and it’s also been one the chief causes of Albom’s rise to fame. It gave me a new start when I found my life meaningless and vain. To be honest I learnt how to cope with problems and get over difficulties. So I would like to see Mitch Albom to tell him that:

I've been very fortunate to live in the world where there are still people like you. Your books have always inspired me to move forward when I wanted to give up. You are the only person I would like to look up to in my life.

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Cambridge 11, Test 2, part 1

How often do you go out with friends? (Why?/why not?)

Well, I’m really into hanging out with my friends specially those who I enjoy their companionship…mm.. I think it has something to do with my personality traits. Actually, I’m quite extroverted and chatting to people recharges my battery and boosts my spirits. But, I’ve recently been fully occupied with my work. So, I’ve rarely been given a chance to spend time seeing my friends. However, if I have spare time, it’s quite probable that I will go out with my friends every single day.

Tell me about your best friend at school.

Urr… The best friend of mine… I’ve always tried to make lifelong friendships. So, it has led me to have a wide circle of friends. I’m even in touch with my school friends. But the intimate friend of mine who I can mostly rely on his support is Reza. I’ve known him since the first grade at school. He is the only person who I can really bank on his support whenever I get into trouble. He is always by my side specially on my down days and in my tough times. We’ve both had our ups and downs and he has stood the test of time over the last years. We are both big fans of computer games and have the same interests. Besides, he has a really good sense of humor and not only does he make people laugh but also he is able to laugh at himself.

How friendly are you with your neighbors? (Why?/why not?)

Nowadays people hardly take time to get familiar with their neighbors and I would have to say that it applies to me as well. I’ve lived in a ten-story building for more than two years and I’ve hardly seen them even by chance. In fact, talking to my neighbors is a rare occurrence. In general, I suppose that knowing them kind of depends actually. You are more likely to become acquainted with your next door neighbors than the upstairs ones.

Which one is more important to you, family or friends? (why?)

I believe that Family and friends are quite incomparable and two strikingly different concepts. Your family are the people who have been there for you, your entire life and their ties are unbreakable. They’ve been teaching you plenty of great life lessons like honesty, bravery, patience and so on since your childhood.

Friends, on the other hand, are less judgmental. Moreover, you can forge new relationships which hardly involve serious negative interactions and even your casual acquaintances might become your firm friends over time. However, I should confess that family must come first.

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