Read the article and select the best answer. Article: What you see is what you eat, according to the latest study to confirm that watching TV encourages children to eat more junk food. But the researchers say there may be an easy way to stop unhealthy snacking in front of the television: put healthier food within easy reach. Leah Lipsky and Ronal Iannotti are the scientists who worked on the study, which was reported this week in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The report says that for every hour of television children watch, they are 8% less likely to eat fruit every day, 18% more likely to eat candy, and 16% more likely to eat fast food. The reasons for the link between watching TV and eating junk food aren't surprising: young people watching TV are exposed to more advertising for unhealthy food-such as fast food-than commercials for fresh fruit and vegetables. Studies show that children who watch a lot of TV are more likely to prefer eating things that are high in sugar, salt and fat, even when they aren't watching TV. The researchers also found that some children who snacked in front of the television, however, increased the amount of fruit that they ate. It all depended on what was available and within reach. " _ ," says Lipsky. "But it suggests that if you have other choices available-and don't have the unhealthy choices available-then children might be encouraged to eat more fruit." Lipsky and Iannotti also recommend that parents _ the amount of time that children spend in front of a TV or computer-no more than two hours a day for children over two years old. Question: Why do children want to eat unhealthy food in front of the television? Options: A: Because there are many advertisements for unhealthy food. B: Because eating unhealthy food is a good way to kill time. C: Because it's interesting to eat unhealthy food while watching TV. D: Because children don't like healthy food.
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Read the article and select the best answer. Article: CHICAGO ---Call it a reward, or just "bribery ". Whichever it is, many parents today readily admit to buying off their children, who getgoodies for anything from behaving in a restaurant to sleeping all night in their own beds. That's what worries parenting experts. "I think that reward systems have a time and a place and work really well in certain situations," says Marcy Safyer, director of the Adelphi University Institute for Parenting. "But what often gets lost for people is being able to figure out how to communicate to their kids that doing the thing is rewarding enough," Safyer says. Parents and experts alike agree that thedynamic is partly a reflection of the world we live in. It's unrealistic to think a parent wouldn't reward their children with material things sometimes, says Robin Lanzi, a clinical psychologist and mother of four who's the research director at the Center on Health and Education at Georgetown University. "But you want to make sure that they match the behavior, so it's not something huge for something small," Lanzi says. She recalls hearing about a father who offered his child a Nintendo Wii game system for scoring a couple goals in a soccer game. Elizabeth Powell, a mother of two young daughters in Austin, Texas, knows what she means. "You want to raise them in a way that they're respectful and appreciate things," Powell says of her children. "But sometimes, you wonder now if kids appreciate even a new pair of shoes. " Question: What can we learn from what Robin Lanzi says? Options: A: She holds a different opinion from other parenting experts. B: She thinks children can't behave well without being rewarded. C: She holds a similar belief to Safyer and gives further explanation. D: She doesn't believe in rewarding children for good behavior.
C

Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Some disabled people use a special card when they park their cars. These are called disabled placards, which are removable signs that can be hung from the rear-view mirror of a car. These placards are only supposed to be for disabled people. These placards are meant to help disabled people in a number of ways. They allow the person to park in special parking spaces. They can also be used when disabled people are being dropped off or picked up. Disabled people can even use them to park without having to pay. Parking officials think that some people are cheating. Not all people who have these placards are disabled. Today, one in sixteen drivers in California carries the sign. There are a lot more people who have disabled placards today than ten years ago. An official from the DMV says that there are many reasons for the increase. As people get older, they may develop health problems and need to have one. There are also other reasons why more drivers have them today. Finally, there are a number of people who have them that should not. Last year the DMV cancelled more than 25,000 permits. They found that lots of people who had the disabled placards had died. These permits are no longer valid. Some people are worried that the system is being abused. They are worried that access to the program could be limited because of the misuse. More rules could make it harder for people with real disabilities to get these placards. Question: What do we know about placards? Options: A: They are all used by disabled people. B: They are cards designed by disabled people. C: They can help disabled people park their cars. D: They allow disabled people to drive anywhere.
A: C

Q: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Visit New York City with your kids where there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds. *The Whispering Gallery Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. Kids can get a lot of fun there. Once inside the gallery, place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of them to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence and the person at the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said. E.42nd St. New York, NY 10017 212-771-5322 grandcentralterminal.com *American Museum of Natural History The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits, permanent attractions bring the cool feeling to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids on the fragility of the ocean. Central Park West at 79th St. New York, NY 10024 212-769-5606 amnh.org *The Scholastic Store Most parents want their children to read, and moreover, to enjoy reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing well-written stories that appeal to children, such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Magic School Bus and Harry Potter, the Scholastic Store will delight your children. 557 Broadway. New York, NY 10012 212-343-6100 scholastic.com *Ellen's Stardust Diner The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. A diverse menu will satisfy every one's appetite. Arugula salads, grilled cheese burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The hall of beauty queens, a drive-in theatre can add to the unique dining experience. 1650 Broadway, corner of 51st St. New York, NY 10019 212-956-5151 ellensstardustdiner.com Question: Which of the following websites helps kids learn about ancient animals? Options: A: ellensstardustdiner.com B: grandcentralterminal.com C: amnh.org D: scholastic.com
A: C