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What was the primary motivation behind Mike's reading choices during his teenage years?
What was the primary motivation behind Mike's reading choices during his teenage years?
- To gain practical knowledge applicable to his future profession.
- To prepare for intellectual discussions at university.
- To find solace and escape in classic adventure novels.
- To impress his friends with unconventional and original ideas. (correct)
How did Mike's reading habits change once he started working?
How did Mike's reading habits change once he started working?
- He increased his reading output to gain an advantage in his professional life.
- He completely stopped reading due to a lack of interest in books.
- He only read during airplane flights and train journeys, with TV filling his free time. (correct)
- He started reading more philosophical books to enhance his intellectual capabilities.
What event triggered Mike's return to reading books?
What event triggered Mike's return to reading books?
- He found a collection of interesting books at a library sale.
- His colleagues at work encouraged him to pick up reading again.
- His television broke, prompting him to seek alternative entertainment. (correct)
- His new job required him to research and read more extensively.
What does Mike mean when he says, 'I have a strange feeling that they’ve been there all along, waiting for me to pick them up'?
What does Mike mean when he says, 'I have a strange feeling that they’ve been there all along, waiting for me to pick them up'?
Which combination of factors best explains the changes in Mike's reading habits throughout his life?
Which combination of factors best explains the changes in Mike's reading habits throughout his life?
Flashcards
Active Reader
Active Reader
Someone who engages deeply with books, especially in childhood.
Intellectual Discussion
Intellectual Discussion
Conversations involving deep thought and ideas, often found in philosophy.
Practical Work
Practical Work
Task-focused activities in a job that may not require deep reading.
Books 'on the go'
Books 'on the go'
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Rediscovery of Books
Rediscovery of Books
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Study Notes
Reading Habits Throughout Life
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Childhood (ages 8-13): Enjoyed classic novels like Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, and Robinson Crusoe.
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Teenage years: Sought out books with unconventional ideas, long titles, and unusual author names, often trying to find material less commonly read.
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University years: Read philosophy to prepare for intellectual discussions.
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Professional life: Reduced book reading to practical materials like news articles, manuals, and documents, primarily during travel. Television was a frequent pastime.
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Post-TV breakdown: Rediscovered reading; enjoys multiple books simultaneously and has a collection of books available. Feels these books were always available, waiting to be picked up.
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Description
Exploration of reading habits through different life stages. From childhood enjoyment of classic novels to teenage search for unconventional books. Transition to practical reading during professional life and rediscovering joy of reading later in life.
