Đọc Điền 02: The Importance of Reading (Tầm Quan Trọng Của Việc Đọc)

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 6 to 10.

THE IMPORTANCE OF READING
Reading is good for us. In fact, there is a great (6)______ 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, (7) _______ requires intense concentration for a considerable period of time, helps to lengthen attention spans in children and improves their ability to think clearly. (8) _______, 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 (9)______ 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 (10) _______ stress levels by as much as two-thirds.