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Topic: Should kids join talent shows?

Discussion:

    The talent shows shouldn't set a limit on the age. If the parents want their kids to join talent shows, they should say "Yes".

—Ben

    Talent shows can help children become more confident. And no matter how young you are, you can have talents.

—Laura

    I think it's wrong for kids to join big talent shows. They have other things, like schoolwork, to worry about. And they will be sad if they can't win.

—Robert

    The judges of the big talent shows are too strict. There should be Kids Have Got Talent. So they don't need to compete with adults.

—James

1. （1） Ben thinks if ________ want the kids to join talent shows, the talent shows should say "Yes".

   A . the kids' parents B . the kids' teachers C . the kids' friends D . the judges
3. （2） Laura thinks talent shows can help kids become ________.

   A . more talented B . more outgoing C . more confident D . more hard-working
5. （3） Robert thinks kids should worry about ________.

   A . talent shows B . their parents C . their studies D . their friends
7. （4） James thinks ________.

   A . kids should not watch talent shows B . kids mustn't join talent shows C . there should be some young judges D . there should be talent shows for kids only
9. （5） What can we learn from the discussion?

   A . Laura thinks kids can be talented, too. B . Kids always win in talent shows. C . Kids feel excited in talent shows. D . All kids should join talent shows.