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    Tutoring (家教) has become more and more popular in South East Asia. One third of students in Hong Kong attend tutoring classes. But how do parents choose the right tutor? Kelly Mok a tutor queen, told BBC News: “There are so many tutors in Hong Kong. Students do not know who to choose. So they go for the tutor kings and tutor queens.”

    These tutors are usually young and good looking. They wear clothes that cost a lot of money. These tutors advertise themselves. People in Hong Kong see pictures of the tutor kings and queens everywhere. There are even advertisements for them on television.

    One advertisement is for a school called Beacon College. This school is owned by Richard Eng. He was the first tutor king. He printed his picture on books. And it worked! Students wanted to be in his class. And parents were willing to pay.

    Many school teachers feel that their students are too interested in tutoring. The students spend all day in school. And then they spend the rest of the day at private tutoring. Some students even fall asleep at school. Other students do their tutoring homework during their school classes.

    Rosa Wong, a mother of a 16-year-old, said: “In my heart, I do not agree with the practice. But everyone else takes their classes. If your children don’t, you are afraid they will not be able to perform as well as everyone else.”

    Doctor Catherine Chan, Hong Kong’s Deputy Secretary for Education isn’t sure that tutoring is the best way. But she says that students and parents should see if tutoring helps them. “I am worried with how students and parents use the service—whether the money is spent wisely. But if it really helps the students then I do not have any right to say it’s bad or wrong!” she said.

(1) What can we learn about tutor kings and tutor queens?

 

A. They are experienced school teachers. B. They dress smartly to attract students. C. They come from Beacon College. D. They help students choose tutors.
(2) Richard Eng     .

   

A. cared little about his appearance B. advertised himself on television C. set up the first tutoring school D. was popular among students
(3) What does the underlined part “the practice” refer to?

  

A. Taking tutoring classes. B. Falling asleep at school. C. Choosing tutor kings and queens. D. Doing tutoring homework in class.
(4) What does Catherine Chan think of tutoring?

 

A. It’s expensive. B. It’s disappointing. C. It’s hard to judge its value. D. It’s a good way to help students.