Pre-listening — Audio 1

Drag the words into the correct definition boxes. Order doesn't matter — only placement matters.

hardcover

paperback

page turner

highlight

A book with a rigid protective cover.

A book with a flexible paper cover.

A book you can't stop reading.

To mark important parts with a bright marker.

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Audio 1 — Listen and answer

Listen and choose the correct answer. Choose one answer per question. You have three attempts.

1) What is the main reason people still enjoy print books?

a) They are cheaper b) They feel more personal c) They're easier to store d) They are easier to borrow

2) Which TWO actions do readers often do with print books? (choose two)

a) borrow b) underline c) sell them d) highlight

3) True / False: Hardcover books were mentioned as more durable.

a) True b) False

4) Short answer: Give one emotional reason people like print books (type a short phrase).

5) Vocabulary: Which word refers to a book you can't stop reading?

a) manual b) pageturner c) brochure d) leaflet

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Pre-listening — Audio 2

Sort words into Fiction / Non-fiction. Order does not matter.

biography

thriller

fantasy

history

(Fiction)

(Non-fiction)

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Audio 2 — Listen and answer

Listen and choose the correct answer. Choose one answer per question. You have three attempts..

1) What is the main purpose of the audio?

a) Explain how people choose books b) Tell a story about one book c) Compare fiction and non-fiction d) Describe publishing

2) Which features help choose a good book?

a) cover only b) author c) reviews d) price

3) True / False: The speaker recommends reading reviews before buying.

a) True b) False

4) Short answer: Name one place the speaker suggests to find recommendations.

5) Vocabulary: Which word means "a short opinion about a book"?

a) review b) index c) appendix d) glossary

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Pre-listening — Audio 3

Label items as Fiction / Non-fiction. Order doesn't matter.

fantasy

documentary

autobiography

mystery

(Fiction)

(Non-fiction)

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Audio 3 — Listen and answer

Listen and choose the correct answer. Choose one answer per question. You have three attempts.

1) What is the speaker mainly talking about?

a) How to publish a book b) Differences between fiction & non-fiction c) How to write a review d) How to print books

2) Which genres are described as "scary" or "boring"?

a) horror b) thriller c) romance d) poetry

3) True / False: Non-fiction can teach practical skills.

a) True b) False c) Maybe d) Not mentioned

4) Short answer: Name one benefit of fiction mentioned.

5) Vocabulary: Which word refers to a personal story of someone's life?

a) autobiography b) manual c) handbook d) brochure

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