Intermediate Conversation: Literature and Art

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

I am almost finished reading this book. What other books can you recommend?
You can borrow one of my books. What kinds of story do you prefer? I have horror, adventure and science fiction stories.

I prefer science fiction stories. I am fascinated with how those stories could possibly turn into reality. How about you? What kinds of story do you like?
I like horror stories. I find them interesting because most horror stories are unpredictable.

I see. I haven’t read any horror stories before because I easily get scared. Thank you for letting me borrow one of your books.
You’re welcome. You can borrow books anytime. Enjoy reading!
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.

ANSWER

1. Are you an artistic person? Why? Why not?
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2. What kinds of art interest you?
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3. Why do you think other people appreciate abstract paintings? How about you?
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4. Many people consider photography as an art. Do you agree or disagree?
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5. What kinds of literature amaze you?
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6. If you could choose between writing a story or poem and drawing pictures, which one would you choose and why?
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7. Many people are fond of reading e-books than reading printed books. What is your opinion about that?
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8. Are you interested with other countries’ literature? Why? Why not?
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9. If you could write a novel, what would be the theme of the story?
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10. What kinds of painting do you find beautiful?
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