Is your bedroom messy or tidy? Are the corridors in your school narrow or wide?
Is your kitchen dark or bright? Is your living room cosy or uncomfortable?
Do you live in a small or large town? Do you prefer modern or traditional buildings?
What's on the wall above your bed? And what do you keep under your bed?
Pairs can ask and answer the questions based on their own experiences and preferences. Here are some sample answers:
A: Is your bedroom messy or tidy?
B: My bedroom is usually tidy. I like to keep things organized.
A: Are the corridors in your school narrow or wide?
B: The corridors in my school are quite wide. It's spacious and easy to move around.
A: Is your kitchen dark or bright?
B: My kitchen is bright. We have large windows that let in a lot of natural light.
A: Is your living room cosy or uncomfortable?
B: My living room is cosy. We have a comfortable sofa and soft lighting, which creates a warm atmosphere.
A: Do you live in a small or large town?
B: I live in a small town. It's quiet and peaceful here.
A: Do you prefer modern or traditional buildings?
B: I prefer modern buildings. I like sleek designs and contemporary architecture.
A: What's on the wall above your bed?
B: I have a beautiful painting on the wall above my bed. It adds color and elegance to the room.
A: And what do you keep under your bed?
B: I keep some extra blankets and storage boxes under my bed to save space.
1. The people in books are called characters.
2. Another word for a story in a book is a narrative.
3. A number of books with the same people in it, but different stories, is called a series.
4. The text on the back of a book is called a blurb.
5. A book with real information is called non-fiction.
6. A book with a story is called a novel.
7. Books that continue the story in a previous book are called sequels.
Sentence completion:
1. The blurb is on the back of a book.
2. J.K. Rowling is a famous author.
3. It is often difficult to find a publisher to turn your story into a book.
4. Picture books are very popular with young people. They like to see pictures of the characters.
5. A lot of people don't buy hardcover books because they are expensive.
6. Paperbacks are popular because they are inexpensive and easy to carry.
Email completion:
Hi,
I've just bought a new book. It's called Notes from a Small Island. It's a travel book, so it's non-fiction. I thought it might be a bit dull, but my mum read it first and told me it was very interesting. Actually, it's very fascinating at times. It makes me laugh, which I like. Paperback books are cheap and easy to carry. The blurb on the back says the author is American but he finds the United Kingdom funny and has lived there for a long time. I haven't read the book you suggested yet. It's next on my list. The picture on the front cover looks a bit scary. Did you find it frightening? I hope not!!
Answering the personal questions:
1. The last exciting novel I read was "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn.
2. My favorite character in a book is Sherlock Holmes because of his intelligence and deductive abilities.
3. I find complex and multi-dimensional characters appealing.
4. I have read many books with really good plots and twists, such as "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins and "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown.
