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 41 to 45.
THE IMPORTANCE OF READING
Reading is good for us. In fact, there is a great (41)____ of evidence that reading for pleasure is more than just another leisure pursuit - it actually improves our mental and physical health. Reading extended texts such as novels or biographies, (42) ___ requires intense concentration for a considerable period of time, helps to lengthen attention spans in children and improves their ability to think clearly. (43) _____, experts say it is essential to acquire the habit of reading extensively as a small child, while the brain is still developing.
Reading can undoubtedly be beneficial to our mental well-being. Reading not only helps combat feelings of loneliness, it also allows people to (44)____ down and forget their problems for a while. The concentration required during the act of reading seems to ease muscle tension and slow the heart rate. Researchers have found that just six minutes of reading can (45) _____ stress levels by as much as two-thirds.
(Adapted from FCE Test, Cambridge English)
Câu 41.
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 41 to 45.
THE IMPORTANCE OF READING
Reading is good for us. In fact, there is a great (41)____ of evidence that reading for pleasure is more than just another leisure pursuit - it actually improves our mental and physical health. Reading extended texts such as novels or biographies, (42) ___ requires intense concentration for a considerable period of time, helps to lengthen attention spans in children and improves their ability to think clearly. (43) _____, experts say it is essential to acquire the habit of reading extensively as a small child, while the brain is still developing.
Reading can undoubtedly be beneficial to our mental well-being. Reading not only helps combat feelings of loneliness, it also allows people to (44)____ down and forget their problems for a while. The concentration required during the act of reading seems to ease muscle tension and slow the heart rate. Researchers have found that just six minutes of reading can (45) _____ stress levels by as much as two-thirds.
(Adapted from FCE Test, Cambridge English)
Câu 41.