[1] How often does your child automatically pick up a book, a magazine, a newspaper, or other printed materials simply for the pleasure of reading? Experts have begun to realize that a young person's interest in independent reading seems to be important to long-term success. However, not all children ______________. That's where you should do your part as a parent.
[2] First, understand that independent reading is not guided or shared reading. You may be present in the room with your son or daughter, but you will not be engaged in reading the book for your child. Instead, the child should pick up a book on his or her own, whether or not he or she can read all the words.
[3] Not only does this kind of independent reading increase a child's imagination, focus, comprehension and vocabulary, but it also allows him or her to build interest in a subject. For example, if he or she finds the Roman Empire fascinating, independently reading about that time period could broaden his or her understanding of society.
[4] One of the best ways to raise a youngster's interest in independent reading is to become an independent reader yourself. Turn off the TV and open the newspaper. Take time at the end of the day as a family to enjoy some free reading moments. The more you do it yourself, the more likely your child will be to accept it as a proper, regular thing to do. You can also begin building your child's personal “library”. That way, he or she will have many choices of books to peruse during independent reading.
[5] Remember that reading achievement is linked to a love of independent reading. So the next time your child picks up a book, allow him or her to have some private moments. You'll never regret your decision to embrace independent reading.
76. Fill in the blank in Paragraph l with proper words.（no more than 6 words）
77. List three of the benefits of independent reading.（no more than 14 words）
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78. What do the underlined words “that time period” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?（no more than 5 words）
79. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? （no more than 8 words）
80. What should a parent do when his/her child picks up a book on his/her own? （no more than 12 words）
