Handout 9th A

Books

George likes reading all sorts of books. When he can’t find a book, he goes to the library or a
book shop to search for it. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find the book he needed, so he called Ben
to ask him about it.

George: Hi Ben. How are you?

Ben: Fine. I’m on my free day and I was reading the paper. What about you?

George: Well, I’m trying to find a book and I thought you might have it.

Ben: How come that you don’t have it in your bookcase? I know you are a bookworm.

George: My book collection is not so impressive as you think. So, could you borrow me a
Stephen King novel if you have it?

Ben: I’ve heard about the author. I know he is famous for his psychological thrillers, which is a
famous genre among teenagers and not only. What is the title?

George: “Secret Window”. It was even made into a film.

Ben: Oh, I read a review on the book and I also saw the film. It has a fascinating plot, but the
setting is not so spectacular. Anyway, like in all thrillers, some characters are very frightening.
Unfortunately I don’t have it, although I like this kind of books. When was it published?

George: In September 1990. I came across a paperback edition while I was wandering through
antique shops, but I didn’t buy it then.

Ben: I will ask my friends if they have it and I will let you know. Until then you can search for it
on the Internet and buy it online.

George: That’s not a bad idea. Thanks … bye!

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 I. Match the words in column A with the correct explanations in column B:

1. Library a) a book bound in a flexible paper cover

2. Book case b) a long literary piece about people and events that the writer has imagined or not
3. Bookworm c) a literary term referring to the events in a story
4. Novel d) a category of literary works, having a particular form, content, technique
5. Thriller e) the time and location in which a story takes place
6. Genre f) to issue for sale or distribution to the public
7. To be made into a film g) an exciting play or story, especially a mystery story
8. Plot h) a person who is very fond of reading and studying
9. Setting i) a set of shelves for books
10. Character j) a place in which books and newspapers are kept for reading or lending
11. To publish k) to produce a movie based on a book
12. paperback l) a person/ thing in a work of fiction

II. Unjumble the following conversation:

a) It was written by a well – known writer who won the Noble Prize.
b) It is a thriller.
c) Yes, you know I am a fast reader.
d) What genre is it?
e) Have you already finished such a long book?
f) A lot. It is a well – written book and the characters are so believable!
g) On a mysterious island during the war.
h) Who is the author?
i) Where is the plot set in?
j) Did you like it?