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Did you have a favourite book when you were a child?

IELTS Speaking Part 1 — Cambridge IELTS 17, Test 2

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The examiner asks general questions about yourself and familiar topics. Topic: Reading

Questions

  1. Did you have a favourite book when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]
  2. How much reading do you do for your work/studies? [Why/Why not?]
  3. What kinds of books do you read for pleasure? [Why/Why not?]
  4. Do you prefer to read a newspaper or a magazine online, or to buy a copy? [Why?]

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