Part 1. Read the passage below and and think of ONE word which best fits each gap. Write your answer in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.(1,6 points) THE IMPORTANCE OF READING Reading is good (1) _____us. In fact, there is plenty of evidence that reading for pleasure is more than just another leisure pursuit - it actually improves our mental and (2) _____ health. Reading extended texts suchas novels or biographies, (3) _____ requires intense concentration for a considerable period of time, helps to lengthen attention spans in children and improves their ability to think clearly. However, experts say it is essential to acquire the habit of reading extensively (4) _____a small child, while the brain is still developing. Reading can undoubtedly (5) _____beneficial to our mental well-being. Reading not (6) _____ helps combat feelings of loneliness, it also allows people to relax and forget their problems for (7) _____ while. The concentration required during the act of reading seems to ease muscle tension and slow the heart rate. Researchers have found that just six minutes of reading can reduce stress levels by as (8) _____as two-thirds.