Reading isn’t just fun, but it’s good for you!
Reading is like exercise for your mind (头脑). Just like using your muscles (肌肉) keeps them strong and healthy, reading keeps your mind healthy. When you are reading a book, you are thinking. Reading isn’t about learning some new words (单词). It’s about a way of thinking. If you keep reading great books, you will be good at thinking. And you will be an excellent reader.
Reading also makes you intelligent. You will be smart after you read many great books. When you learn new things, you also learn more words. Reading makes it easy for you to remember things. It helps your mind to focus (注意力). People read more books and they may be good writers.
Reading can also keep you quiet. When you are not happy, reading is a good way for you.
【小题1】Reading is like ________ according to (依据) the passage.
| A．using your muscles | B．playing games | C．learning new words | D．using your books |
【小题2】Reading keeps your ________ healthy.
| A．muscles | B．mind | C．eyes | D．feelings |
【小题3】The underlined word “intelligent” in Paragraph 3 means ________ in Chinese.
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?
| A．Reading is good for us. |
| B．Reading isn’t about a way of thinking. |
| C．Good readers may be good writers. |
| D．Reading can help us remember things quickly. |
【小题5】What may be the best title (标题) for the passage?
| A．Reading Is Relaxing | B．Reading Is Fun | C．Reading Is Important | D．Reading Is Easy |
