BrunaBC
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Hello,
I am preparing for my Cambridge English examination and I am practising some writing. It`s been quite a long time that I do not write essays so I am not very confident.
I am not asking proofreading, I`m just asking if you could take a peek and tell me your impressions of this piece of writing.
Thanks,
Pleasure Reading and Compulsory Reading.
I am going to briefly summarize both texts and comment on the ideas they approach.
Text one makes a comparison between reading for pleasure and academic obligatory reading. Of course that when you are free to chose, reading becomes much more appealing and fun. In many cases it is an escape from reality and a window to infinite possibilities. Not only it stimulates your imagination, but also it connects you to a realm of feelings. Text one specifically talks about reading and child development and how our kids reading choices can outline their developing personalities.
On the other hand when a reading list is handed to you with academic purposes the whole idea of reading as a pleasurable pastime goes down the drain and can be a rather dull and forlorn duty. I know for myself when I am reading something that connects to me and raises my interest how time goes by quickly, so that when I realise hundred pages are gone without notice. Contrarily, compulsory reading can be compared to sort of an evil medieval torture. You just have to make monstrous effort to keep focus and yourself awake.
Text two discusses how sharing your reading experiences with others can be much more fun and bring people together, and a good way to do so is reading aloud. According to the text, reading aloud can be a relaxing activity for both overworked and stressed adults and also kids. I believe that as part of our natural linguistic development, we learn how to speak much before we learn how to write and read. Therefore there must be something that makes listening to stories rather than reading them silently more engaging. I remember when I was a kid my mom reading bedtime stories for me, and at some point in my childhood I was already able to read, and yet having my mom reading for me was a heart-warming moment.
Whether reading for pleasure or as part of your work and studies reading is part of our lives and it is closely connected to our personal and professional development. Enjoy it.
I am preparing for my Cambridge English examination and I am practising some writing. It`s been quite a long time that I do not write essays so I am not very confident.
I am not asking proofreading, I`m just asking if you could take a peek and tell me your impressions of this piece of writing.
Thanks,
Pleasure Reading and Compulsory Reading.
I am going to briefly summarize both texts and comment on the ideas they approach.
Text one makes a comparison between reading for pleasure and academic obligatory reading. Of course that when you are free to chose, reading becomes much more appealing and fun. In many cases it is an escape from reality and a window to infinite possibilities. Not only it stimulates your imagination, but also it connects you to a realm of feelings. Text one specifically talks about reading and child development and how our kids reading choices can outline their developing personalities.
On the other hand when a reading list is handed to you with academic purposes the whole idea of reading as a pleasurable pastime goes down the drain and can be a rather dull and forlorn duty. I know for myself when I am reading something that connects to me and raises my interest how time goes by quickly, so that when I realise hundred pages are gone without notice. Contrarily, compulsory reading can be compared to sort of an evil medieval torture. You just have to make monstrous effort to keep focus and yourself awake.
Text two discusses how sharing your reading experiences with others can be much more fun and bring people together, and a good way to do so is reading aloud. According to the text, reading aloud can be a relaxing activity for both overworked and stressed adults and also kids. I believe that as part of our natural linguistic development, we learn how to speak much before we learn how to write and read. Therefore there must be something that makes listening to stories rather than reading them silently more engaging. I remember when I was a kid my mom reading bedtime stories for me, and at some point in my childhood I was already able to read, and yet having my mom reading for me was a heart-warming moment.
Whether reading for pleasure or as part of your work and studies reading is part of our lives and it is closely connected to our personal and professional development. Enjoy it.