English literature and reading
- How many English authors can you
name?
- How many of Shakespeare's plays
can you name?
- Have you read a translation of
any English books in your language?
- Have you ever read an English
translation of a book originally written in your language?
- What sort of books do you enjoy
reading?
- Do you prefer fiction or
non-fiction?
- What is your favorite book?
- Who is your favorite writer?
- Have you ever read a book and
then seen a film of that book?
- Did you read books when you were
a child?
- Do you like science-fiction
books?
- Do you like love stories?
- Do you like historical stories?
- Has seeing a film ever made you
read the book it was based on?
- Do you know any American writers?
- How many books by Charles Dickens
can you name?
- Who are the most famous writers
in your country?
- How many books do you read per
year?
- What makes a 'classic' book?
- How do you believe literature can
help you to get familiar with a culture?
- Do you think that books are a
thing of the past?
- What are some of the main
differences between a novel and a short story?
- How many books do you read per
week?
- About how many books do you have
in your house?
- Do you have a library card?
- Are you a member of any public
library?
- Do you prefer reading books or
short stories?
- Who is your favorite character
from literature?
- Do you like to write your own
short stories?
- What sort of books do you enjoy
reading?
- Which book have you read
recently?
- Do you give books to your friends
as a present?
- If so, what was the last book
you gave?
- Why did you choose that book?
- Some people say that "books
are best friends". Is that true for you?
- Do you have your own library? If
so, does that mean you like books?
- Some people don't read books or
read very rarely, Why?
- Are book prices too high to buy
in your hometown?
- What about authors? Are you
selective about authors?
- Who is your favorite author?
- Tell us a little about a book you
have read recently?
- Did you enjoy it?
- How long did it take to read?
- Briefly, what was the story
about?