8+ IELTS Vocabulary about Books

The video tutorial introduces vocabulary for describing books, useful for IELTS preparation. It begins with a personal story about participating in a summer reading program and then provides a range of descriptive vocabulary for books, including idioms and adjectives. The tutorial covers different book genres, such as horror, sci-fi, and true crime, and explains how to describe settings and story elements. It concludes with personal reflections on books and encourages viewers to practice using the vocabulary.

What is the main purpose of the speaker's video?

• To share a personal story about reading

• To discuss their favorite book in detail

• To provide vocabulary for describing books

• To review a specific book for IELTS

Which term is used to describe a book that is very engaging and hard to put down?

• Spine-tingling

• Poignant

• Page-turner

• Gripping

What does the term 'spine-tingling' refer to?

• A book that is very romantic

• A book that is very long

• A book that is very scary

• A book that is very sad

Which genre does 'true crime' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Romance

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

How would you describe a book set in a world after an apocalypse?

• Dystopian

• Historical

• Idyllic

• Romantic

What does the term 'twist' refer to in a story?

• A detailed character description

• A surprise change in the plot

• A lengthy introduction

• A predictable ending

If a book is described as 'like an old friend', what does it imply?

• The book is familiar and comforting

• The book is very short

• The book is very new

• The book is very difficult to read