Children today have many things to play with. They can watch television, surf ____ Internet, or play video games. But what do you think children ____ (do) for fun long ago?
They read books.
Some of you might ask, "Are books ____  (real) fun?" Believe it or not, books provide many things that television or computers cannot. Since books use only words _____ (tell) a story, they can improve your imagination. You can picture the characters and background in your head and you can also imagine _____ the characters feel.
The words and sentences that are used in storytelling are also very interesting and usually cannot _____ (find) often on television or on websites. They are sometimes so beautiful and touching  ____ they can bring tears to your eyes.
Books also help us to think harder and ______ (deep). As we continue to read, we ask questions to ______(our) and try to find answers.
These are some of the ____ (reason) why books are so fun to read.
Remember: the more you read, the more you grow.