Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. Is it worth reading books, since nowadays there are so many other forms of (29) __________? Some people say that even paperback books are expensive, and not everyone can (30) ___________ books from a library. They might add that television is more exciting and that viewers can relax as they watch their favorite programme. All that may be true, but books are still very popular. They encourage the reader to use his or her imagination for a start. You can read a chapter of a book, or just (42) __________ pages, and then stop. Of course, it may be so gripping that you can't stop! There are many different kinds of books, so you can choose a crime novel or an autobiography, or a book (32) ___________gives you interesting information. If you find it hard to choose, you can read reviews, or ask friends for ideas. Personally, I can't do without books, but I can (33) ___________up television easily enough. You can't watch television at bus stops! 29. A. movement B. improvement C. advertisement D. entertainment 30. A. to borrow B. borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed 31. A. a few B. a little C. little D. few 32. A. whose B. when C. what D. which 33. A. pick B. look C. give D. turn