This week, I came up with an idea to read a English book to improve my English. So I went to central library to borrow some books. I went for the book I would like to read most-Harry Potter, while I find all these books gone. Then I thought for a while and decided to read another novel which is easy and interesting to read. So I looked for it on the shelf of Harry Potter and finally I find a book of novel with a green cover which interests me. Regardless of some troubles I had during the process of borrowing, I got it after all. I brought it back to hostel and happily began to read the book, but I found it neither easy nor interesting to read after I finished reading some pages.
The next day, I went to the library again to return the book and then borrow another. I first went to Harry Potter again but found nothing. Then I decide to read some books I have read in Chinese before, just like Fairy Tales of Green! So I search the book’s name on the computer of library, but no result came out. I was sad but had to look for another book. Soon I found a book named Other Stories. I turned to the content and found it showed some separated stories just as Fairy Tales books. I felt a little comfort and borrowed the book. But again after I had finished some pages, I found it no interest. And I still keep the book now but do not read it anymore.
I think you know my feelings. It is really hard for me to read an English story book or novel. But I still need to improve my English, to know more vocabularies. While I decide to start the certain book by Harry Potter or Fairy Tales of Green, which I could reading without stopping. I am looking for the two kinds of books now. If you can help me, please do so!
Yes, it is really a toughh thing to read a book in english. I also borrowed a book about chinese history from the entral library but only 20 pages are ccovered. I find it difficult to continue because here are some words i do not know.
ReplyDeleteThere is a book market in central library today, where books are sold at an amazing price...But after looking around for a long period of time, I still decide not to buy anything since I can not understand the name's meaning or its content completely.Wuuuuuuu, I want someone to introduce some interesting English books to me too!!!!
ReplyDeletehave ever heard of O' Henry- a famous american writer who gained worldwide repute by writing world-class short stories? actually as far as i feel, he is the best ever short story writer throughout the history . his story are excellent in terms of both plot and language.so i strongly recommend you to try his works.
ReplyDeleteI usuall read some newwspaper, for it is short and related to our real life, we can understand it combining with our daily experience. It may be hard at first but stick on and you will find a surprise.
ReplyDeleteIt is really a pity that you cannot borrow the book which you enjoy, but as Xu Huajun said you can read some newspapers. It is quite short and easier for us to understand. Learning English is not a simple thing,however,if you continue everyday,little by little I believe you can improve a lot!
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