1 . Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2—8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.
1. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Children’s reading habits. |
B.Quality of children’s books. |
C.Children’s after-class activities. |
D.Parent-child relationships. |
A.In paragraph 2. | B.In paragraph 3. |
C.In paragraph 4. | D.In paragraph 5. |
A.E-books are of poor quality. |
B.It could be a waste of time. |
C.It may harm children’s health. |
D.E-readers are expensive. |
A.Act as role models for them. |
B.Ask them to write book reports. |
C.Set up reading groups for them. |
D.Talk with their reading class teachers. |
2 . For the kids who have just started to read, choosing the right books is essential and their parents should be there to help them.
A proper book classification system would be of great help in this regard, since most parents do not know which books suit their children’s reading levels the most. An effective classification system for children’s books would help overcome this problem.
Chinese bookstores, online or offline, still prefer to use age rather than reading ability to categorize what they sell. In fact, reading ability and interests vary from child to child even when they are at the same age. This early form of classification is accepted by most bookstores and publishers, yet many young readers get books that are nowhere near their targeted reading levels.
China has at least 200 million children under the age of 14, and their enthusiasm for reading has increased over the years. The publishers of children’s books should try to introduce a juvenile-centered classification system to help their readers choose books that are suitable for their reading abilities.
Some don’t trust the call for more effective book classification, mentioning the need for youngsters to read extensively and avoid restricting themselves to one or two categories. There is a strong case for resisting selective reading, but not book classification, which is designed to help young children develop good reading habits and hold onto them in the long run.
Studies have found that kids are less likely to be into reading if they have not developed such a habit before the age of 10. That said, it is in their best interests to adopt targeted reading during childhood, as this can greatly improve their comprehension abilities. So greater efforts should be put into designing a book classification system that meets the needs of young readers.
1. A proper book classification system should ________.A.be on an age basis |
B.limit readers to one or two categories |
C.help readers get books suitable for their reading levels |
D.benefit all the bookstores and publishers |
A.Young children. | B.Publishers. |
C.Reading levels. | D.Reading habits. |
A.There is a strong case for resisting book classification. |
B.Everyone doesn’t support a more effective book classification. |
C.Youngsters should be restricted to a few categories of books. |
D.Youngsters don’t need to read extensively. |
A.Dissatisfied. | B.Ambiguous. |
C.Supportive. | D.Unconcerned. |
When I was 18, I worked in a primary school. Twice a week, after their regular school day, 16 kids whose
At first, all the
Mohamed was one of my students in this reading club. He always listened
A.ages | B.grades | C.marks | D.goals |
A.playing | B.quarrelling | C.sleeping | D.listening |
A.teachers | B.students | C.parents | D.partners |
A.result | B.notice | C.benefit | D.choose |
A.plenty | B.one | C.any | D.none |
A.smart | B.comfortable | C.helpful | D.kind |
A.repeat | B.write | C.remember | D.discuss |
A.come back | B.walk away | C.give up | D.pass by |
A.copy | B.type | C.devote | D.deliver |
A.power | B.influence | C.hit | D.debate |
A.Because | B.Although | C.When | D.Before |
A.respectful | B.encouraged | C.grateful | D.touched |
A.eager | B.reluctant | C.shy | D.sensitive |
A.finished | B.presented | C.cooperated | D.prepared |
A.reasonable | B.difficult | C.memorable | D.convenient |
A.finally | B.simply | C.really | D.mainly |
A.carefully | B.lonely | C.anxiously | D.secretly |
A.see | B.invent | C.hunt | D.hope |
A.interest | B.patience | C.pride | D.thanks |
A.singing | B.dancing | C.reading | D.laughing |
4 . A good book can be satisfying. If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are some ways to develop it.
●Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task.
●Set time. You should have some time during every day when you’ll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
●Always carry a book.
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●Reduce television/ the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet.
A.Go to bookstores. |
B.Find a quiet place. |
C.This may be difficult for some people. |
D.Wherever you go, take a book with you. |
E.Have some good tea or coffee while you read. |
F.It means you will read no matter how busy you are. |
G.If this happens, give up the book and find another one that you’ll really love. |