Unit 15 On Reading By W.Somerset Maugham
Unit 15 On Reading By W. Somerset Maugham
William Somerset Maugham (25 January 1874-16 December 1965)was an English playwright,novelist and short story writer.He was one of the most popular authors of his era, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Somerset_Ma ugham
❖ William Somerset Maugham (25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was an English playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was one of the most popular authors of his era, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Somerset_Ma ugham
Quotes on Reading Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.-Joseph Addison Every man who knows how to read has it in his power to magnify himself,to multiply the ways in which he exists,to make his life full,significant and interesting Aldous Huxley
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. – Joseph Addison Every man who knows how to read has it in his power to magnify himself, to multiply the ways in which he exists, to make his life full, significant and interesting— Aldous Huxley Quotes on Reading
.Paragraph 1 In this paragraph,the author defines the scope of this passage:his discussion would exclude those books that bring tedium and boredom, since the main topic is clearly stated in the beginning "reading should be enjoyable
•Paragraph 1 In this paragraph, the author defines the scope of this passage: his discussion would exclude those books that bring tedium and boredom, since the main topic is clearly stated in the beginning “reading should be enjoyable
resignation:unresisting acceptance eagerness,quickness and readiness resign,resigned (ly)) e.g.She showed an attitude of quiet resignation to her fate. a resigned look/expression/tone "We are going to be late again,"he said resignedly. alacrity eagerness,quickness and readiness e.g.The U.N.has acted with alacrity and termination in this crisis. He accepted the invitation with alacrity. in due course:at the proper time
resignation: unresisting acceptance : eagerness, quickness and readiness ( resign, resigned (ly) ) e.g. She showed an attitude of quiet resignation to her fate. a resigned look/expression/tone “We are going to be late again,” he said resignedly. alacrity : eagerness, quickness and readiness e.g. The U.N. has acted with alacrity and determination in this crisis. He accepted the invitation with alacrity. in due course: at the proper time