Read (also audio) a text about reading using this LINK. Please find below the words to be explained in class. There are also some extra exercises based on the text.
Words from the text
- sedentary
- engagement
- immersive
- process
- connecting
- revealed
- concentration
- critical thinking
- understanding
- active
- consistent
- benefit
- reduction
- expose
- develop
- ability
- commitment
- exploring
- evidence
- reinforce
- attention span
EXTRA:
True/False statements based on the text:
- Reading books is an active physical activity.
- People who read books tend to live longer.
- Deep reading involves connecting with a text and thinking about it.
- Readers usually have weaker concentration skills.
- An active mind can contribute to a healthier life.
- A Yale University study found no difference between readers and non-readers.
- Reading for more than 3.5 hours per week was linked to lower mortality.
- Reading can help reduce stress.
- Short articles provide the same depth as books.
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Books require more focus and commitment than most articles
Find the synonyms from the text
- inactive →
- involvement
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- absorbing →
- shown →
- focus
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- regular
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- advantage
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- decrease
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- introduced
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- dedication
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Translating from Finnish into English (from the text)
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Kirjojen lukeminen voi olla hyväksi terveydellesi.
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Kirjoja lukevat ihmiset elävät yleensä pidempään.
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Syvälukeminen on uppoutuva prosessi.
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Lukijoilla on vahvempi keskittymiskyky.
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Aktiivinen mieli tarkoittaa usein pidempää ja terveempää elämää.
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Aivomme tarvitsevat liikuntaa.
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Lukeminen voi vähentää stressiä.
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Kirjat altistavat meidät uusille ideoille.
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Kirja vaatii enemmän keskittymistä ja sitoutumista.
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Kirjat vahvistavat henkisiä lihaksiamme.
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