Reading about Reading (1)

Which statement is not true?
a. The text is outlines the idea that children who do not enjoy reading will not become lifetime reading.
b. The main debate discussed is that between those who think there is too much testing of reading in English schools and the government who defend the testing.
c. The author is not happy with the funding of the "Bookstart" programme.
d. The "Bookstart" programme is useful as it improves children's reading scores.
The genre of "Love in a cold climate" could be described as...
a. … a news story.
b. … a feature article.
c. … an educational journal article.
d. … a newspaper editorial.
Which statement is not true?
a. The author is interested in the parallels between reading and love.
b. The main idea discussed is that there is a more permeable boundary between "the world" or other people and out inner lives than we might sometimes think.
c. The author expresses some disappointment with two books of the books mentioned.
d. The author thinks that love is a much more personal experience than reading.
The genre of "Love and reading" could be described as...
a. … a story.
b. … a magazine article.
c. … an introduction.
d. … a newspaper editorial.
Which statement is not true?
a. The opinions of the books are generally positive.
b. One theme which often comes up in the reviews is how entertaining the book was.
c. One theme which often comes up in the reviews is how educational the book was.
d. Any negative opinions are usually qualified and/or tentative.
The genre of "Reading Sphere: Book group reviews" could be described as...
a. … a professional literary criticism.
b. … a magazine article.
c. … an Internet bulletin board.
d. … none of the above.

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