Câu hỏi:

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the box provided.

More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with others can be as rewarding as the act of reading …1… . For people who feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read , others have gained self-confidence by …2… in or leading a discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to …3… new friends.

A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can be heard, but also big enough for many different …4… . The best arrangement is a …5… of ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and livelier discussions.

The book club could …6… in one subject or type of books, like mysteries, science fiction, or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly recommended by someone who thinks it would be …7… discussing.

Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries or restaurants, but most have their meetings in members’ homes. This approach simply …8… more privacy and time for longer meetings. To make the meeting go smoothly, a leader should be …9… The leader will usually start the discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. Book club members should never be afraid to offer their opinions, even if they don’t like the book. They just need to prepare to explain …10… they did not like something.