reading
...se she knows I do not like to read. I remember in second grade, she bought me lots of books, which I never read. She told me to read books when I am feeling lonely. I was brought up that if you are in a bad mood then you should just relax and read a book that you like and that will make you feel better. The books that I liked when I was a child were fairytales. So, books are actual friends for life. Second, books are a source for improving your writing skills. My mother always used to tell me to read so that I could be a good writer. She used to tell me to read a book and then try to write a summary of that book so that I could improve my writing skills. For example, she told me to read an article in newspaper and then write a short summary in my own words. I knew that reading could improve my writing and thinking skills, but I never liked to read. Finally, reading can improve your speaking skills as well. I was told that by reading I will learn how to prono...