1. GUESS THE RIDDLES I have many leaves, But I am not a tree; I’m something nice, Come and read me. I’m neither a rhyme nor a song, I can be short or very long, I can be funny or quite sad, to read me you’ll be glad.

2. . Books are our best friends and they play a very important role in our life

3. BOOKS IN OUR LIFE

4. There are a lot of different kinds of books in the world, for example, thrillers, historical novels, science fiction, adventure books and others. Most of them are with us during all our life. Boys all over the world like reading adventures, thrillers and horror stories, whereas girls prefer romances, historical novels and poetry. Encyclopedias, reference books and dictionaries help pupils to do well at school.

5. Answer the questions. Do you like reading? Have you got your home library? What kind of books have you got there? What is your favourite book? Who is the author of this book? What is this book about? Who are the main characters in this book? Who is your favourite writer?

6. AGREE OR DISAGREE A lot of people enjoy reading Little children enjoy reading novels Men like love-stories Teenagers like horror books Women like fairy-tales Books play a very important role in our life Reading is not the perfect way to spend free time Books teach us to be kind and honest Books cannot tell us about the modern world It is easier to watch TV or video than to read books.

7. Write a short story about your favorite book 1. I read …. 2. …is the author of this book. 3. …are the main characters… 4. The book is about … 5. I liked …. Because ….

8. The lesson is great! I’m satisfied with our work.  The lesson is so-so. I’m bored.  The lesson is bad. I don’t like it at all.