Read a list with undefined length

When I use the READ statement, I use data file of this kind:

npts
25

x y
2 5
7 9
10 13
.....

In other words in the file the number of records is explicit (an
INTEGER variable).
I would not specify the number of records.
I am reading the CVF guide and I found this:
"err, end, eor
Are branch specifiers if an error (ERR=label), end-of-file
(END=label), or end-of-record (EOR=label) condition occurs.
EOR can only be specified for nonadvancing READ statements."

Could I use this optional input for my purpose?
I have just posed this question, but I need a more complete answer.
Thanks
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