Books and Literature

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You know, books are like treasures in our society. They store information and offer loads of entertainment. They can spin tales about almost anything – subjects, people, places. Broadly, books fall into two bins: non-fiction, which is like a fact-check, and fiction, which lets our imagination fly. Then there’s literature, a special form of writing that goes beyond books to include poems and plays. Literature, it can make us feel everything from joy to fear and gives us insights into different cultures and lifestyles. When we dive into books and literature, our vocabulary grows and our understanding of the world deepens. And the great thing? Books are just about everywhere – at home, in schools, libraries, even on our electronic devices. Reading, while being fun, also helps our cognitive development. So, why not make reading a regular habit?

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1. What is the primary difference between non-fiction and fiction books according to the passage?
   • A. Non-fiction books are always shorter than fiction books.
   • B. Non-fiction books are factual, while fiction books allow for imagination.
   • C. Fiction books are only for entertainment, while non-fiction books are for education.
   • D. Non-fiction books are never entertaining, while fiction books are.
2. What benefit of reading does the passage highlight?
   • A. It helps to improve one’s social life.
   • B. It aids in cognitive development.
   • C. It helps to improve one’s cooking skills.
   • D. It is a good way to pass time, but offers no other benefits.
3. Where can books be commonly found according to the passage?
   • A. Only in schools.
   • B. Only in libraries.
   • C. Everywhere, including homes, schools, libraries, and electronic devices.
   • D. Primarily on electronic devices.

Match the Definition with the Word

1. The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.
   • A. Literature
   • B. Cognitive development
   • C. Vocabulary
   • D. Habit
2. A regular tendency or practice.
   • A. Cognitive development
   • B. Habit
   • C. Literature
   • D. Vocabulary
3. A body of written or spoken work that includes stories, poems, and plays.
   • A. Literature
   • B. Habit
   • C. Vocabulary
   • D. Cognitive development

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