Question

[Trần Phương]

Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (44)______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 (45)_____attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (46)______toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (47)_____available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (48)_____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 reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (49)______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 (50)______. Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult. However, (51)______ viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (52)______their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new (53)_____to a story known from a book.

44. A. scarcely	B. rarely	C. slightly	D. really
45. A. cheerful	B. contented	C. relaxed	D. hopeful
46. A. bright	B. thrilling	C. energetic	D. stimulating
47. A. material	B. sense	C. produce	D. amusement
48. A. provoke	B. encourage	C. provide	D. attract
49. A. properly	B. worthily	C. perfectly	D. equally
50. A. set	B. band	C. group	D. limit
51. A. cautious	B. choice	C. approved	D. discriminating
52. A. illustrate	B. extend	C. feature	D. possess
53. A. revival	B. dimension	C. option	D. existence

Answer 1

[Huy Thắng Nguyễn]

Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (44)______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 (45)_____attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (46)______toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (47)_____available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (48)_____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 reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (49)______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 (50)______. Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult. However, (51)______ viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (52)______their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new (53)_____to a story known from a book.

44. A. scarcely	B. rarely	C. slightly	D. really
45. A. cheerful	B. contented	C. relaxed	D. hopeful
46. A. bright	B. thrilling	C. energetic	D. stimulating
47. A. material	B. sense	C. produce	D. amusement
48. A. provoke	B. encourage	C. provide	D. attract
49. A. properly	B. worthily	C. perfectly	D. equally
50. A. set	B. band	C. group	D. limit
51. A. cautious	B. choice	C. approved	D. discriminating
52. A. illustrate	B. extend	C. feature	D. possess
53. A. revival	B. dimension	C. option	D. existence