The role of

reading in life
Hello!
I’m Rahim Rzazade
Now I’m going to present my presentation
about the role of reading in life to you.

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1.Reading is a
complex mental task
Reading makes you utilize your brain,
which in turn:
 Improves concentration
 Improves ability to pay attention
 Improves ability to focus for longer
periods of time
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“THERE IS MORE TREASURE
IN BOOKS THAN IN ALL THE
PIRATE’S LOOT ON
TREASURE ISLAND.”
WALT DISNEY

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2.Reading improves discipline
and memory
✦ Making time for books everyday improves
discipline and is shown to be personally
rewarding over time.
✦ Reading helps you to use and even improve
your memory by remembering details,
characters, plots, and more.

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Warren
Buffett
When Warren Buffett was once asked about the key to success, he
gave credit to the books, as you all know, that Warren Buffett is the
6th richest person in the world and also known as the no. 1 investor,
 when Warren Buffett started his career, he would read 600, 750 or
thousands pages per day. Even today, he spends more than 60
percent of his day reading

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3.Reading builds self-esteem
✦ Reading more expands the amount of knowledge
you have
✦ More knowledge to higher confidence
✦ Higher confidence boosts self-esteem

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4.Reading improves
creativity
✦ Reading about new things challenges
your brain to think in new ways.
✦ Reading helps to develop the creative
side of the brain by exposing it to unique
or unfamiliar ideas.

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5. Reading improves vocabulary.
✦ Reading challenging books will expose
you to many new words.
✦ With the help of a dictionary and context
clues, you will be able to build your
vocabulary in no time.

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6. Reading helps develop a strong sense
of character.
✦ Reading helps us to develop empathy by
allowing us to feel what our characters feel and
put ourselves in someone else' shoes.
✦ It also builds a strong sense of compassion.
✦ Reading establishes a better understanding of
human nature.

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7. Reading broadens your horizons.

✦ Reading gives you an insight into diversity and

other cultures.
✦ It teaches you about people, places, and events
outside of your own experiences.
✦ It teaches you about different beliefs and ways
of life that may be new to you.

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Thanks for
your
attention
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