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Match each stage of Mike's life with the type of reading material he favored during that period:

Childhood (8-13 years) = Classic adventure novels Teenage years = Books with strange and controversial ideas University years = Philosophy Professional life = News on the Internet, manuals and documents

Match the author with the book mentioned in the text.

Jules Verne = Journey to the Centre of the Earth Jack London = The Call of the Wild Daniel Defoe = Robinson Crusoe None of the Above = A Tale of Two Cities

Match the reason with the period when Mike stopped reading books.

Professional Life = Books didn't really help in practical work. Airplane flights or train journeys = Had a book «on the go» Free time = Usually watched TV. None of the Above = Was addicted to social media

Mike's reading habits changed over time. Match each habit with its corresponding period.

<p>Reading to impress friends = Teenage Years Reading philosophy = University years Reading news and manuals = Professional life Reading multiple books simultaneously = Later in Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the event with its subsequent outcome in Mike's life:

<p>TV Broke = Started reading books again. University Studies = Started reading philosophy. Professional Life = Reading became limited to news, manuals and documents Childhood = Read adventure novels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Childhood Reading Habits

Reading popular adventure books like 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' during ages 8-13.

Teenage Reading Choices

In search of strange and controversial ideas to impress friends, preferred unusual book titles.

Philosophy Reading in University

Started reading philosophy for intellectual discussions with peers in college.

Shift to Practical Reading

Transitioned to reading manuals and internet news due to practical work demands.

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Renewed Love for Books

Rediscovered enjoyment of reading multiple books simultaneously after a break from them.

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Personal Reading Habits

Author is Mike Chirinos, a sales manager
Enjoyed reading as a child (ages 8-13)
Read classic adventure novels (e.g., Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe)
Later, sought out books with controversial or unusual ideas
Read widely in university, including philosophy
Reduced reading in professional life, focusing on practical information
Now, rereads multiple books simultaneously, experiencing a sense of anticipation for more reading material

Reading Habits and Technology

Currently, primarily reads online articles/manuals/documents (in lieu of books)
Reads during travel (e.g., flights, trains)
Watched TV before TV malfunction
Now uses computer's TV function
Enjoying a collection of books by bed.
Feels a sense of anticipation regarding books

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Exploration of an individual's reading habits from childhood adventure novels to university philosophy and later focusing on practical information. Shift from books to online articles and manuals, influenced by travel and technology.