I choose reading as my favourite leisure activity for a number of reasons (1)........First....... I read anywhere I can and whenever I am free. (2)......Second........, I read many kinds of books, such as: short stories, novels, science book, etc. Books help me to have more knowledge and experience of society, science, and our world. Have you read the book “The Art of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama? It teaches us how not only to get over sadness, but also to be always cheerful. (3)........In addition......., it (4)........Also........ reminds us to live because everybody and real happiness only comes when helping other people. (5)...Besides.............. that, I read a lot of detective stories, like “The Godfather”, “Sherlock Holmes”, etc, (6).....Finally............., a number of comic books and magazines for teenagers make me feel relaxed in my free time. (7)...........In my opinion........., reading makes my mind rich, my life, more pleasant, and I learn a lot from it. (8).........In short........, reading brings me many benefits.