Read the reading below carefully, and then complete it with
the best option A, B, C or D given below:
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (1) ______ more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (2) ______ attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of stimulating toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (3) ______ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (4) ______ them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range (5) ______ videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally 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 programmes not intended for their age group.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (1) ______ more than toddlers.