CEPT Practice C1 Level Short Listening about reading a book

 

You hear two friends discussing the topic of reading books in printed or electronic form.

Which aspect of their enjoyment of reading do the friends agree about?

A how much it depends on the quality of writing

B how convenient electronic books are

C how pleasant it is to own a printed book

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Woman: What are you reading?

Man: It’s a novel … . quite gripping. Seeing me reading on my phone screen you’d never know what it was, would you? Anyway, it’s nothing too cultured … It being electronic is a plus if you don’t want people to see easily what you’re reading … . I mean, if it isn’t some great work of literature but something a bit trashy!

Woman: E-books have cured my terrible habit. I tend to skip bits. Especially if it’s a thriller. I’ll rush on, maybe 20 pages from where I am in the plot, just to give myself an idea of the ending. It can really spoil it though. But, I haven’t figured out how to do it on this electronic reader.

Man: These electronic books sure beat carrying heavy books around, and if you decide you’d like a particular book you can just get it immediately, as long as you have a Wi-fi connection. Though, there’s something about turning the pages and having a book in my hand that feels right.

Woman: And if you love a book, it stays on your shelf, like an old friend you can stop by and visit whenever you like.

Man: Of course e-books are always in your library too. They don’t get battered like my most treasured paperbacks do.

Answer - C