Conversation 1  

Fu Xing: Have you decided on a book for your report, Peter?

Peter: Oh, yes. I’ve picked The Final Problem. It’s a mystery with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes as its main character. Have you chosen a book yet?

Fu Xing: No, I can’t decide between two science fiction novels: The Time Machine and The Three-Body Problem.

Peter: I’ve never heard of The Three-Body Problem.

Fu Xing: It’s about aliens planning to attack the earth.

Peter: That’s the kind of story I like. Maybe I’ll give it a try.

Conversation 2

Yaming: What are you reading, Emma?

Emma: Hey, Yaming, I’m reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Have you ever read it?

Yaming: Of course! I love fantasy novels. I’ve read all of the Harry Potter books.

Emma: Wow! What other fantasy novels have you read?

Yaming: Well, I’ve read Journey to the West and I’ve just chosen it for my book report. It’s a classic.

Conversation 3 

Chen Jie: Have you ever read Around the World in Eighty Days, Adam?

Adam: Yes, I’ve read it twice! I love adventure novels based in different countries.

Chen Jie: I’m looking forward to it! I haven’t read it yet, but I’ve already borrowed it from the library.