31.The picture of the reading ability of the American people, drawn by the author, is .

　　A) rather bleak C) very impressive

　　B) fairly bright D) quite encouraging

　　32. The author’s biggest concern is .

　　A) elementary school children’s disinterest in reading classics

　　B) the surprisingly low rate of literacy in the U.S.

　　C) the musical setting American readers require of reading

　　D) the reading ability and reading behavior of the middle class

　　33. A major problem with most adolescents who can read is .

　　A) their fondness of music and TV programs

　　B) their ignorance of various forms of art and literature

　　C) their lack of attentiveness and basic understanding

　　D) their inability to focus on conflicting input

　　34. The author claims that the best way a reader can show admiration for a piece of poetry or prose is .

　　A) to the able to appreciate it and memorize it

　　B) to analyze its essential features

　　C) to think it over conscientiously

　　D) to make a fair appraisal of its artistic value

　　35. About the future of the arts of reading the author feels .

　　A) upset B) uncertain C) alarmed D) pessimistic