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1. According to Beale (2007), this technique is used when readers search for key words or ideas. In most cases, readers know what they are looking for, since they are usually concentrating on finding a particular answer. · We can infer the previous information relates to ONE of the following Reading Strategies. Which one? Skimming Intensive reading Prediction Scanning Extensive reading Explicação: Scanning is a technique you often use when looking up a word in the telephone book or dictionary. You search for key words or ideas. In most cases, you know what you're looking for, so you're concentrating on finding a particular answer. Scanning involves moving your eyes quickly down the page seeking specific words and phrases. Scanning is also used when you first find a resource to determine whether it will answer your questions. Once you've scanned the document, you might go back and skim it. When scanning, look for the author's use of organizers such as numbers, letters, steps, or the words, first, second, or next. Look for words that are bold faced, italics, or in a different font size, style, or color. Sometimes the author will put key ideas in the margin. Reading off a computer screen has become a growing concern. Research shows that people have more difficulty reading off a computer screen than off paper. Although they can read and comprehend at the same rate as paper, skimming on the computer is much slower than on paper. 2. You should: look up each word you do not understand when reading a novel in your free time. look up each word you do not understand when reading any kind of text not worry about understanding each word when reading a novel in your free time. understand each and every word when reading a novel in your free time. look for any kind of information when reading a novel in your free time. Explicação: Extensive reading is used to obtain a general understanding of a subject and includes reading longer texts for pleasure, as well as business books. Use extensive reading skills to improve your general knowledge of business procedures. Do not worry if you understand each word. Examples: · The latest marketing strategy book · A novel you read before going to bed · Magazine articles that interest you Gabarito Coment. 3. "Run your eyes quickly over the text to locate specific words or phrases that are of interest". This statement is related to: Summarizing Prediction Scanning Metacognition Skimming Explicação: If you need to gather specific information from a newspaper article, choose scanning. 4. This Reading Strategy includes the following purposes: 1) obtain a general understanding of a subject; 2) read longer texts for pleasure; 3) improve general knowledge; · Which Reading Strategy do the purposes above refer to? intensive reading skimming scanning extensive reading prediction Explicação: Prediction - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea Scanning - used to find a particular piece of information Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding 5. People scan a text when they want to find ________ information. some general specific overall any kind of Explicação: Scanning - used to find a particular (specific) piece of information 6. A Reading Strategy in which readers use information from a text (including titles, headings, pictures, and diagrams) and their own personal experiences to anticipate what they are about to read (or what comes next). · The information above refers to which of the following strategies? Prediction Extensive reading Scanning Skimming Intensive reading Explicação: Making predictions is a strategy in which readers use information from a text (including titles, headings, pictures, and diagrams) and their own personal experiences to anticipate what they are about to read (or what comes next). A reader involved in making predictions is focused on the text at hand, constantly thinking ahead and also refining, revising, and verifying his or her predictions. This strategy also helps students make connections between their prior knowledge and the text. As you read, stop every once in a while and think about what the author has written. Check the text and images for clues about what might be important. If you're reading a story, try predicting what you think will happen next. If you're reading a poem, speech, or essay, try predicting the themes and main ideas the author will emphasize. Gabarito Coment. 7. People are NOT scanning a text effectively when they ________. know what they are looking for have an idea what information they want from the text read blocks of words look for content words or visual clues read every word in a text Explicação: When we scan, we usually: · have an idea what information we want from the text, and look for content words or visual clues that signal that information · read in blocks of words rather than word by word 8. Choose the alternative which DOES NOT define properly the four types of reading skills: Prediction - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read. Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding. Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding. Scanning - used to find a general piece of information. Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea. Explicação: Prediction - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea Scanning - used to find a particular piece of information Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding