We may think today that Donald Trump invented the term, but “fake news” has been around for a while. In the early 19^th century, small regional and local papers made their product known and i【小题1】 their sales with a lot of made-up news articles. The Central Park Zoo Escape, reported on November 9, 1874, is one such event.

The front page of the New York Herald that day reported that v【小题2】 animals had escaped from the Central Park Zoo. A rhino had fallen into a sewer（下水道） and a lion had been seen walking slowly through a church. The article said that, while the police and National Guard were doing what they could, twenty-seven people had already died and many others had been injured. Readers were scared and armed men were seen in the streets, preparing to p【小题3】 their loved ones and property by battling the wild animals of the zoo. In their upset, they clearly hadn’t read to the end of the article: the l【小题4】 line stated that ‘the whole story given above is a pure lie’!

But why was it done? The article was the creation of a reporter named Joseph Clarke. Working alongside his editor, Clarke wanted to highlight the dangerous conditions at the zoo by showing the readers what could happen, not what a【小题5】 had. They had no idea of the fear it would cause. The paper never apologized for the upset to New Yorkers. I【小题6】, they ran a short statement requesting that safety conditions at the zoo should be improved.

The l【小题7】 to learn? Always read right to the end!

The whole story given above is not a pure lie!

If you go into a bookstore, you might see lots of self-help books. What are self-help books? When you feel stressed, or you want to become better, you may read some books 【小题1】 advice. We call these self-help books.

In general, self-help books are written by famous writers or 【小题2】 (success) businessmen. They teach you 【小题3】 to deal with problems in your life, for example, how to get on well with your classmates and friends, how to plan your time 【小题4】 (correct) and how to find the   【小题5】 (happy). Besides, self-help books are useful for young readers to find their mistakes. They want to improve 【小题6】 (they) by reading self-help books.

How to choose a self-help book?

Firstly, think about what your problem 【小题7】 (be). Find a book that talks about it.

Secondly, check out the writer. A professional writer will give you more useful suggestions.

Thirdly, try out the exercises in these books. Self-help books often include exercises. Practice a few 【小题8】 (see) if they work.

Fourthly, be critical (批判性的).   【小题9】 it’s a popular book, it might not be right about everything.

Finally, if you are very upset and feel sick, 【小题10】 (go) to see a doctor.

Just as a famous saying goes, “Reading is to success what water is to fish.” Reading is very important for all humans. It can open many doors and can 【小题1】 you into a path to success. It’s quite clear that every 【小题2】 person has a good habit of reading. This is because reading is an important way to get the information required to understand something. For example, a good doctor has to know the latest development in medicine by reading.

Then, how can you develop an interest in reading? There is only one way. Let me explain this to you. 【小题3】 you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible 【小题4】 you can ride skillfully. It works the same way with reading. If you want to improve your reading, try to read as 【小题5】 as you can. When you finish reading your first book, take 【小题6】 book and do the same. If you are going out, 【小题7】 a magazine, a book, an article or something else to read. When you are reading, try to understand 【小题8】 message the writer is giving to you.

So, parents should help to get their children to read as early as possible. Studies have 【小题9】 that reading to your unborn child is very good. In this 【小题10】, your child will like reading later.

Reading is always a wonderful time. Good books are good friends.