Question

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.

  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 shows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter­productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (23) __________ attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (24) _________ 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 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, (25) __________ can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (26) _______ 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 programs not intended for their age group. Too many television programs induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult. However, (27) ________ viewing of programs 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 feature their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book.

Điền vào số 27

A. cautious

B. choice

C. approved

D. discriminating

Answer 1

Đáp án D.

Tạm dịch: Too many television programs induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make

learning much more difficult. However, _________ viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful: Quá nhiều chương trình truyền hình gây ra một thái độ thờ ơ, không có tính phê phán, những thái độ đó sẽ làm cho việc học thêm khó khăn hơn. Tuy nhiên, __________ suy nghĩ về các chương trình thiết kế cho trẻ nhỏ có thể hữu ích.

  A. cautious (adj) = being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: cẩn thận

Ex: The government has been cautious in its response to the report.

  B. choice (n): lựa chọn

   C. approved (v): phê chuẩn, tán thành, ủng hộ

  D. discriminating (adj): able to judge the good quality of something: biết suy xét, sáng suốt.

Ex: They are very discriminating about what restaurants they go to.

Đáp án D là phù hợp vì câu trước có nhắc tới an incurious, uncritical attitude để phê bình một thái độ gây ra bởi rất nhiều chương trình truyền hình nên những suy nghĩ sáng suốt về chương trình cho trẻ em có thể sẽ hữu ích.

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discriminate (v): phân biệt - discriminate between A and B/ A from B: phân biệt - disciminate against sb/ in favour of sb: phân biệt đối xử với ai/ thiên vị ai. Ex: Society still discriminates against women and in favour of men: Xã hội vẫn còn phân biệt đối xử với phụ nữ và thiên vị nam giới.