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Band 5+: What kind of books or magazines do you usually read?

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Until this year, to be honest, I really didn't like reading books, but that changed. It started 20-25 years ago. I started reading books and magazines, but when it comes to choosing, I always chose the books. I don't know why. Last year, if I'm not mistaken, I read four books, cool books. Yes, it's less than usual, but I have an interest in reading books because they are interesting for life and...

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Until this year, to be honest, I really don’t like reading the books, but nobody’s. It started 20-25 years. I started to reading books and magazines, but when it comes to choosing the… In the last one I always chose the books, but I don’t know why. Last year I read if I’m not mistaken 4 book, cool book. Yes, it’s less than usual, but I have interest reading books because they are like some interest for life and…

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reading: 3

started: 2

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