读书是一种个人或集体的阅读活动，它不仅能够提供知识和信息，还能够激发想象力，培养审美感，以及提升语言和批判性思维能力。读书可以是出于娱乐、教育或个人兴趣的目的，涵盖了从小说、诗歌到科学、历史等多种类型的书籍。无论是通过传统的纸质书籍还是现代的电子书籍，读书都是一种普遍且宝贵的文化实践。
Literacy 读写能力
Bibliophile 书籍爱好者
Reading list 阅读清单
Book club 读书俱乐部
Novel 小说
Non-fiction 非小说类作品
Bestseller 畅销书
Classic 文学经典
Paperback 纸质书
Hardcover 精装书
E-book 电子书
Audiobook 有声书
Plot summary 剧情摘要
Character analysis 人物分析
Critical thinking 批判性思维
Reading broadens our horizons and allows us to explore new ideas and cultures.（读书拓宽了我们的视野，让我们能够探索新的思想和文化。）
A good book can transport you to another world, providing an escape from the stresses of daily life.（一本好书可以将你带到另一个世界，让你从日常生活的压力中逃离。）
Participating in a book club is a great way to engage in discussions and share different perspectives on literature.（参加读书俱乐部是参与讨论和分享对文学作品不同观点的好方法。）
The habit of reading regularly is essential for developing critical thinking and analytical skills.（定期阅读的习惯对于培养批判性思维和分析技能至关重要。）
E-books and audiobooks have made reading more accessible, allowing people to enjoy literature on the go.（电子书和有声书使阅读更加便捷，让人们可以在行进中享受文学。）
Reading is one of the most enriching activities one can engage in. It is a journey where you can travel to different places, times, and even into the minds of the greatest thinkers without ever leaving your chair. Books are not just sources of information; they are gateways to new worlds and experiences.
（读书是最能丰富个人生活的活动之一。它是一段旅程，你可以在不离开椅子的情况下，游历不同的地方、时代，甚至进入最伟大的思想家的头脑。书籍不仅仅是信息的来源；它们是通往新世界和新体验的大门。）
Whether you prefer the feel of physical pages between your fingers or the convenience of digital reading, the act of reading itself remains transformative. It challenges our preconceived notions, stimulates our creativity, and fosters empathy by introducing us to characters and situations we might never encounter in our own lives.
（无论你喜欢手指间翻动实体书页的感觉，还是喜欢数字阅读的便利，阅读本身的行为都是具有变革性的。它挑战我们的成见，激发我们的创造力，并通过介绍我们可能在现实生活中从未遇到过的角色和情境，培养我们的同理心。）
Moreover, reading is a lifelong pursuit that can adapt to your changing interests and needs. As you grow and evolve, so does your reading list. Whether you're delving into a classic novel for its literary merit or binge-reading the latest bestsellers for pleasure, each book offers a unique insight and the potential for personal growth.
（此外，读书是一项可以随着你的兴趣和需求的变化而适应的终身追求。随着你的成长和演变，你的阅读清单也会随之变化。无论你是为了文学价值深入研究一部经典小说，还是为了乐趣而狂读最新的畅销书，每本书都提供了独特的见解和个人成长的可能性。）
❶ 我迫不及待地想看这本书。I can't wait to read this book.
对话 A: It's the book you asked for a week ago. 这是你上周要借的书。
B: That's great. I can't wait to read this book. 太好了。我迫不及待地想看这本书。
❷ 读书是我唯一值得一提的爱好。Reading is the only hobby I can speak of.
对话 A: Reading is the only hobby I can speak of. 读书是我唯一值得一提的爱好。
B: It's a good habit. 这是一个好习惯。
❸ 我用Kindle看电子书。I read books on Kindle.
对话 A: I read books on Kindle. 我用Kindle看电子书。
B: Many young people use Kindle, but I like reading paper books. 很多年轻人使用kindle，但是我喜欢纸质书。
❹ 我们不得不选择读什么书。We have to choose what to read.
对话 A: I want to read but I don't have enough time. 我想读书，但是我没有足够的时间。
B: So we have to choose what to read. 所以我们不得不选择读什么书。
❺ 这真是个有意义的故事。It's really a meaningful story.
对话 A: I can't understand the novel. 我看不懂这本小说。
B: It's really a meaningful story. 这真是个有意义的故事。
❻ 我最近有大量的时间读书。I have plenty of time to read recently.
对话 A: What do you do in your spare time? 你业余时间都做些什么？
B: I have plenty of time to read recently. 我最近有大量的时间读书。
❼ 这本书好像一辈子也读不完。It's taking forever to finish this book.
对话 A: It's taking forever to finish this book. 这本书好像一辈子也读不完。
B: It's not that hard. 没有那么困难。
❽ 我喜欢看网络小说。I like reading Internet novels.
对话 A: I like reading Internet novels. 我喜欢看网络小说。
B: Stop reading! It's a waste of time and harmful to your eyes. 别再读了！既浪费时间又对你的眼睛不好。
❾ 我总是在夜里读书。I always read at night.
❿ 我周末整天都在图书馆看书。I read books in the library all day at the weekends.
对话 A: What did you do last weekends? 你上周末做什么了？
B: I read books in the library all day at the weekends. 我周末整天都在图书馆看书。