Question VII. Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage.
Write your answers in the space provided.(20 pts)
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read
when they are scarcely more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest
but forcing a child could be (1)_____ if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a
(2)_____ attitude and take the lead from their children. What they should provide is a
selection of
(3) _____ toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (4)_____
available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the
house will also encourage them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information.
There is also a huge range of videos, which can (5)_____ 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 (6)______ as far as children are concerned,
mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for
their age group. Too many television programs attract an incurious, uncritical attitude
that is going to make learning much more difficult. However, (7)______ viewing of
programs designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a
book after seeing it (8)______ on television, so children will pounce on books which
(9)_____ their favorite television characters, and videos can add a new (10)_____ to a
story known from a book.
1. A. use B. unproductive C. useful D. counter-

productive
2. A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful
3. A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating
4. A. materials B. sense C. production D. amusement
5. A. uphold B. found C. assist D. reinforce
6. A. review B. press C. criticism D. result
7. A. cautious B. choice C. disciminating D. approved
8. A. serialized B. revised C. transferred D. visualized
9. A. illustrate B. extend C. possess D. feature
10. A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence