Question: Are your reading habits now different than before?

Analysis

1. You should compare your current reading habits with those in the past. 2. Mention what has changed (frequency, types of materials, format—digital vs. print, etc.) and possibly explain the reasons for these changes.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. reading habits→reading patterns; reading routines; reading practices
  2. now→currently; at present; these days
  3. before→previously; in the past; earlier
Question: Are your reading habits now different than before?

Idea 1

Yes, My Reading Habits Have Changed
  1. I used to read physical books, but now I mostly read on my phone or tablet.
  2. I read more short articles and news online instead of long novels.
  3. Social media and online platforms have made my reading more fragmented.
  4. I have less free time now, so I read less than before.
  5. I read more for work or study now, rather than for pleasure.

Idea 2

No, My Reading Habits Are Similar
  1. I still enjoy reading books in my free time, just like before.
  2. I have always preferred printed books and that hasn’t changed.
  3. I make time for reading every day, as it’s an important habit for me.
  4. My taste in genres or topics hasn’t changed much over the years.

Idea 3

It Depends
  1. During exam periods or busy times, I read less for fun and more for study.
  2. On holidays, I read more novels or magazines.
  3. My reading habits change depending on my schedule and interests at the time.
Question: Are your reading habits now different than before?

Related Vocabulary

  1. Routine
  2. Frequency
  3. Genres
  4. Digital books
  5. Paperbacks
  6. Audiobooks
  7. Skimming
  8. In-depth
  9. Attention span
  10. Preferences

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. Turn over a new leaf: Start to behave in a better way or develop a new habit.
  2. Old habits die hard: It’s difficult to change established routines.
  3. Get lost in a book: Become deeply absorbed in reading.
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