Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are slightly more than toddlers. This is fine if the child chows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a hopeful attitude and take the lead from their child. (25) _________ they should provide is a selection of stimulating toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use 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 (26) _________ 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 (27) __________. Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult. (28) ________, discriminating 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 (29) ________ their favourite television characters and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book. 

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________ my parents gave me the fish tank

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Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth. 

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Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school. 

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The number of working women in China __________ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% today. 

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With so much ______, I’m lucky to be in work. 

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I must congratulate you ______ your excellent exam results. 

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Michelle would rather that Sheila _____ to work yesterday. 

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Most foreign students don’t like American coffee, and ______. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?”

Robert: “________________________”. 

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When I came, the salesperson was ______ to the customers how to use a new kind of washing machines. 

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It is great to watch sportsmen in their national costumes ______ into the stadium. 

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You should read this novel. It has been _______ recommended by all the critics. 

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One of the men was lying on the ground after _______ down by a piece of rock. 

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“______ you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant.” 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

We're (A) having a (B) new carpet lied (C) in (D) the hall next week.