I have many things in common with my dad, like music taste and sense of humor, but sadly reading isn’t one of them. I can happily spend a whole day with a book, but my dad can’t read a book for longer than about 5 minutes. He reads emails, websites and documents for work, but not books. I think that siting down to read for just 15minutes a day is a good way to relax,So I introduce him to reading.Giving yourself a goal or challenge is a good way to change a habit or achieve something,so why not try to create a new habit of reading?

My dad is by no means the only person who avoids books. I know lots of people would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits to reading, which screen-based activities don’t offer.

Firstly, it’s better for your eyes. Looking at screens can be very stressful for you eye muscles, and clearly you should avoid looking at screens for an hour before bed, to get a good night’s sleep.

One thing I personally love about reading, is being transported to another world—I often forget the time or things that are going on around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, because you think more about the world of the book, rather than the real world and the problems you have during the day, and you can truly relax. While watching a film,I often talk to my flatmates,send texts,or cut my nails,A book,on the other hand,commands your full attention.

So give it a go! Take 15 minutes to read every day,If you read a lot ,why not try 15 minutes at an English book, or pass the challenge on to someone else?

1.What is the real challenge for the author?

A. To read a book for 15minutes every day.

B. To read others how to read every day.

C. To read on what the best book is.

D. To get rid of his poor habit in a short time.

2.What can be concluded from the first paragraph about the author’s father?

A. He is often occupied with in his work.

B. He is a man with less education.

C. He is just for the sake of a comfort life.

D. He is too cowardly to face a challenge.

3.What can we know about the author from Paragraph4?

A. He usually treated his flatmates badly.

B. He had a special love for with books.

C. He wished to travel around the world.

D. He almost know nothing except books.

4.When it comes to reading books,_______.

A. only a few really knows the pleasure from books.

B. many devote their time to other things but books.

C. many people don’t think it is a thing worth doing.

D. some people read books far more than 15minutes.

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