教材試題 Unit 4 How to Become a Successful Reader Comprehending

Unit 4 Learning efficientlyComprehending1 Below are the headings and sub-headings for the reading passage. Write them inthe correct place in the text.SUMMARYLEARN THE TECHNIQUES OF GOOD READERSPRACTICE MAKES PERFECTMAKE YOUR READING PRACTICE ENJOYABLEA good reader reads in different ways depending on the purpose for reading.Before reading in detail, good readers preview the text.A good reader doesnt need to understand every word in a text.A good reader reads actively not passively.2 Suppose the author of this reading passage was asked to make a poster advisingstudents how to improve their reading skills. If he could only write three sentences on this poster, what do you think the three sentences would be?3 Complete the sentences in your own words.1 If there are more than 3% new words on a page of text, _.2 You will find reading more enjoyable when _.3 The key to success in reading is frequent practice plus_.4 Before you start reading a text in detail _.5 You will understand what you read better if _.6 While reading, a good reader _.7 It is not necessary to understand _.8 Learning and practising efficient techniques will _.4 Work in groups and discuss the best way to read in the following circumstances.Write down the steps you would take in the correct order.1 You dont know how to set up your new computer. You decide to read the owners manual first.Assessing your readingCan you: read independently? select effective techniques forreading? figure out the meaning of unknownwords from the context? consult reference books? adapt your reading speed andmethod according to your purpose?2 You are in an exam. You must read a short text and then answer some questions about it. The text contains quite a few unfamiliar words.3 You are writing an essay about Shakespeares life. You need to find out the names of his two children so you decide to look for the information on the Internet.4 You are in a restaurant in New Zealand. The menu is in English and you dont understand all the words.5 It is a holiday and you have decided to sit in the park and read a really exciting novel that your friend lent you.Answer key for Exercise 1：4 SUMMARY3 LEARN THE TECHNIQUES OF GOOD READERS1 PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT2 MAKE YOUR READING PRACTICE ENJOYABLEc A good reader reads in different ways depending on the purpose for reading. a Before reading in detail, good readers preview the text. d A good reader doesnt need to understand every word in a text. b A good reader reads actively not passively. Suggested answers to Exercise 2：1 Do as much reading as possible. 2 Practise using the reading techniques of good readers. 3 Enjoy what you read. Suggested answers to Exercise 3：1 If there are more than 3 new words on a page of text, you will find the text difficult to read and probably wont enjoy it.2 You will find reading more enjoyable when you read things you are interested in or that you find useful. 3 The key to success in reading is frequent practice plus good reading techniques. 4 Before you start reading a text in detail preview the text to find out what it contains and how it is organized. 5 You will understand what you read better if you already know something about the content or organization. 6 While reading a good reader thinks about what he / she is reading. 7 It is not necessary to understand every word in a text. 8 Learning and practising efficient techniques will improve your ability to read. Suggested answers to Exercise 4：1 Look at the contents page of the manual and find the section that tells you how to set up your computer. Read the steps one by one, following each step as you go. 2 First read the questions to find out what answers to look for in the text. Read the text and underline parts that will help you answer the questions. Read the questions again and scan the text for the answers. Dont worry about unknown words unless you need to know the meaning in order to answer the question. If you need to know the meaning, try to work it out from context or by thinking of other words which have the same root. 3 Using a search engine, type in some key words such as Shakespeare + children. Look quickly through the list of sites the search engine finds. When you and one that might have the answer. Click on it and then scan the text looking for key words like son, daughter, child, children until you find the information you need. 4 Ask the waiter to explain what the words mean or look up the words in a travel d