READ THE READING BELOW CAREFULLY, AND THEN COMPLETE IT WITH THE BEST OPTION A,B, C OR D GIVEN BELOW

Exercise 11:

Read the reading below carefully, and then complete it with the best option A,

B, C or D given below:

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are

(1)________ more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a

child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (2)

________attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection

of stimulating toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (3)

________available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about

the house will also (4) ________them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only

source of stories and information. There is also a huge range (5)_______ videos, which can

reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping

to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad review as far as children are

concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programmes not

intended for their age group.

Question 1:

A. scarcely B. rarely C. slightly D. really

Question 2:

A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful

Question 3:

A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusement

Question 4:

A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract

Question 5:

A. in B. on C. among D. of

Đáp án: 1. A; 2. C; 3. A; 4. B; 5. D