Good morning, principal, teachers and fellow schoolmates.

WHAT DOES THE WORD 'READING' REMIND YOU OF? Boring? killing time? or a friend who enlightens you and leads you in the right direction? I am happy to share my experience of reading with you. Once I start reading, I experience a whole new world. When I start loving the habit of reading, I eventually get addicted to it. Reading develops language skills and vocabulary. Reading books is also a way to relax and reduce stress. It is important to read a good book at least for a few minutes each day to stretch the brain muscles for healthy functioning. I am happy to have this opportunity to share the benefits of reading with you.

FIRSTLY, reading can enhance yourself improvement. : Reading helps you develop positive thinking. Forrest Gump, an innocent and kind-hearted Alabama boy. He shows his happiness although other people are unkindness to him. Having grown up with beautiful Jenny, his only friend, Forrest yearns to learn all about the ways of the world and embarks on a mission to find his true purpose in life. It develops my mind and gives my excessive knowledge and lessons of life. It helps me understand the world around me better.

SECONDLY, reading can not only reduce stress but also great pleasure. Reading a good book takes you in a new world and helps you relieve your day to day stress. Pirates of the Caribbean series is a good example. Captain Jack Sparrow brings me into a new world, he has strong positive thinking to deal with the problems. Once I start reading the book I get so captivated (著迷) I never want to leave it until I finish. It always gives me a lot of pleasure to read a good book and cherish it for a lifetime.

THIRDLY, reading can boost your Imagination and Creativity: Reading takes you to the world of imagination and enhances your creativity. Reading helps you explore life from different perspectives. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice and the wonderland are good examples. While you read books you are building new and creative thoughts, images and opinions in your mind. It makes you think creatively, fantasize and use your imagination.

FOURTHLY , reading can develop our analytical skills. I believe you have read Sherlock Holmes series before. Holmes is unequaled in his pursuit of criminals, relying on his singular powers of observation, his remarkable deductive skills -- and the blunt force of his fists. But now there is a threat unlike anything Holmes has ever confronted threatens London ... and it's just the challenge he's looking for.  It involves questioning what you read. It helps you develop your thoughts and express your opinions. New ideas and thoughts pop up in your mind. It stimulates and develops your brain and gives you a new perspective.

FINALLY BUT NOT THE LEAST, reading can improve our communication skills: Reading improves your vocabulary and develops your communication skills. It helps you learn how to use your language creatively. Not only does it improve your communication but it also makes you a better writer. In fact, good communication is important in every aspect of life.

Conclusion

The habit of reading is one of the best qualities that a person can possess.  A book is the best friend. So it is very important to develop a good reading habit. You must all read on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes to enjoy the sweet fruits of reading. It is a great pleasure to sit in a quiet place and enjoy reading. Joining our English Club, we can reading with you. LET US ENJOY READING TOGETHER.