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[00:05.20] Passage 2 According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S. National Education Association( NEA), young Americans say reading is important,
[00:18.25] more important than computers and science.
[00:22.03] Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot.
[00:29.11] 79% find it stimulating and interesting.
[00:33.29] And 87% think it is relaxing.
[00:37.30] About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old fashioned.
[00:45.28] Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year.
[00:50.51] The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers.
[00:57.15] Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories.
[01:03.50] Over 26% are interested in non fiction, such history books.
[01:10.01] 64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age.
[01:15.44] That's a favorite topic.
[01:18.07] Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%.
[01:24.31] Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition.
[01:31.48] Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books.
[01:40.41] However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up to-date interesting books and magazines.
[01:49.30] Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests.
[01:56.48] When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music.
[02:05.15] TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
[02:11.02] Question 30.
[02:11.30] What does the survey on teenager reading show?
[02:17.41] Question 31.
[02:18.10] What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?
[02:27.23] Question 32.
[02:29.22] What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?