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Match the stages of Mike's life with his reading habits during that period:
Match the stages of Mike's life with his reading habits during that period:
Childhood (8-13 years) = Read adventure novels and classics suitable for his age. Teenage Years = Sought books with unusual ideas to impress friends. University = Started reading philosophy in anticipation of intellectual discussions. Professional Life = Primarily read news, manuals, and documents for work. Present Day = Reads multiple books concurrently for enjoyment.
Match the reason with the corresponding period when Mike did/did not read books:
Match the reason with the corresponding period when Mike did/did not read books:
Childhood = Mike had enough time to read usual things for this age. Professional Life = Books didn't really help in practical work. Airplane and train journeys = Mike only had a book «on the go» during airplane flights or train journeys. After TV broke = Mike decided to have another go with books.
Match the book titles that Mike mentions reading or seeking with their respective characteristics:
Match the book titles that Mike mentions reading or seeking with their respective characteristics:
Journey to the Centre of the Earth = A classic adventure novel. Robinson Crusoe = A popular adventure story. Books with the longest titles = Sought to impress Mike's friends with original opinions. Books which nobody usually reads = Sought strange and curious books.
Match the media consumption habits with their place mentioned in the text:
Match the media consumption habits with their place mentioned in the text:
Match the emotion or experience with the corresponding period in Mike's life:
Match the emotion or experience with the corresponding period in Mike's life:
Flashcards
Reading Preference
Reading Preference
Mike's choice in books evolved from childhood adventures to controversial themes in his teens.
Philosophy Reading
Philosophy Reading
During university, Mike began reading philosophy for intellectual discussions.
Shift from Books to Manuals
Shift from Books to Manuals
Mike's professional life led to a focus on manuals and digital content instead of books.
Impact of Broken TV
Impact of Broken TV
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Reading Habits Today
Reading Habits Today
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Study Notes
Personal Reading Habits
- Author is Mike Chirinos, a sales manager
- Enjoyed reading as a child (ages 8-13)
- Popular books: Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe
- Looked for controversial ideas and unusual authors in teens
- Read philosophy at university, expected intellectual discussions
- Reading stopped during professional life, but continued online news, manuals, and documents
Reading Habits Shift
- TV stopped working, new TV inside computer (desk, chair)
- Now reads multiple books at once (3-4)
- Books everywhere, feeling that they were always there, waiting to be read
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Description
The text outlines the evolution of Mike Chirinos's reading habits, from childhood adventure novels to philosophical pursuits in university. A shift occurred when TV broke down, leading to rediscovering reading many books simultaneously. Books are available everywhere.
