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__1__ According to figures, some 80 per cent of children with better than expected reading skills had their own books, compared with just 58 per cent who were below the level expected for their age group. Children as young as seven are more likely to own a mobile phone than a book, figures show.__2__ Almost nineinten pupils now have a mobile compared with fewer than threequarters who have their own books in the home, it was disclosed.The study by the National Literacy Trust suggested a link between regular access to books outside school and high test scores.__3__ Research led by Nevada University, in the United States, said that children coming from a "bookish home" remained in education for around three years longer than young people born into families with empty bookshelves, regardless of parents' own education, occupation and social class. __4__ By ensuring children have access to reading materials in the home and by encouraging children to love reading, families can help them to do well at school and to enjoy opportunities throughout their life. As part of the latest study, the trust surveyed more than 17,000 schoolchildren aged 7 to 16.It found that 85.5 per cent of pupils had their own mobile phones, compared with 72.6 per cent who had their own books.Among children in Key Stage 2-aged 7 to 11-79.1 per cent had a mobile compared with 72.7 per cent who had access to books.__5__ |
A.It fuels fears over a drop in reading. B.Family encouragement is essentially important too. C.Children are more likely to own a mobile phone than a book D.Reading activities at home has significant positive influences. E.That could increase children's chances of doing well at school. F.The findings cause concerns over the effect of modern technology on young people. G.Children from richer home literacy environments show higher levels of reading knowledge. |