In the UK, children five years and older are permitted to drink wine or other alcohol in their homes, but the government advises parents that children shouldn’t drink alcohol before they are 14 years old. Parents say they permit their children to do this because it’s part of the drinking culture, and so it’s perfectly normal to let young children have a small amount of alcohol especially if there is a celebration of some sort.Parents who give their young children alcohol say that it prepares their children to use alcohol more wisely when they get older. They also say that their children will experiment less with alcohol than children who are not allowed any alcohol. However, some people admit that there is a problem in their society with people drinking too much alcohol, and there is a danger giving alcohol as a reward to children.Doctors are worried that drinking at this young age can harm the children’s brain because it’s still developing. Too much alcohol can negatively affect two areas of children’s brain that are most sensitive at this age. First, it can reduce the brain’s ability to learn and remember. Second, it can also affect the area of the brain that is used to make decisions and have good judgment.Most people say the best approach is to let each parent decide when to allow their children to have some alcohol, but they also say it’s important for parents to talk to their children about how to be responsible when they drink.1.What is the drinking phenomenon in the UK?A) Children can begin to drink when they turn 14 years old.B) Children who are five years and older can drink at home.C) Parents allow their young children to drink a lot of alcohol.D) Parents allow their young children to drink only at celebrations.2.Why do parents allow young children to drink in the UK?A) Because parents want their children to drink with them.B) Because the government encourages people to drink.C) Because drinking makes children sociable.D) Because drinking is part of their culture.3.What do some parents say about the phenomenon?A) It’s normal to let young children drink.B) It’s a great thing that young children can drink.C) Young children will drink less when they become older.D) Young children who drink become wiser when they get older.4.Why are doctors worried about children drinking?A) Because drinking may harm children’s brain.B) Because drinking may make children become too sensitive.C) Because parents give alcohol to their children as a reward.D) Because parents allow their children to drink as much as they like.