Aula3 Exercises

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Choose the alternative which DOES NOT define properly the four types of reading skills:
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?
According to Beale (2007), "this technique is applied by readers when they look over a text quickly to get a general idea of the
subject-matter (also called 'gist'). The reader is not interested in all the detail, getting the gist is enough".
The citation above can be related to the following Reading Strategy:
1.
Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea.
Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding.
Prediction - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read.
Scanning - used to find a general piece of information.
Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding.
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
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2.
Prediction
Extensive reading
Skimming
Intensive reading
Scanning
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.
 
 
3.
skimming
scanning
extensive reading
intensive reading
prediction
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People are NOT scanning a text effectively when they ________.
Read the text below:
This reading strategy involves understanding what information, or what kind of information, we are looking for, locating it and
then reading the relevant part carefully to get a full and detailed understanding. Sometimes, using this reading strategy also
involves reading to see if information is contained in a text. In real life, we often only read parts of texts (the parts that provide
the information we are interested in). For example, if we want to know what is on TV tonight, we will not look at the
programmes listed in the TV listings for earlier in the day. In reading tasks in English exams, time pressure forces candidates to
find information quickly so doing this helps in both real-life and exam situations.
► The previous text provides an important concept. Which one?
Explicação:
Readers skim a text when they look it over quickly to get a general idea of the subject-
matter (also called ¿gist¿). The reader is not interested in all the detail, getting the gist
is enough. Skimmers run their eye down the page or screen looking for pointers that
sum up the contents. Subheadings or bullet points attract their attention, as do the
introductory phrases of paragraphs and the concluding ones. In longer texts, skimmers
check the contents lists, the opening and closing paragraphs of chapters, and any
introductions, conclusions or summaries.
 
4.
look for content words or visual clues
read every word in a text
know what they are looking for
have an idea what information they want from the text
read blocks of words
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
 
5.
Intensive reading
Scanning
Extensive reading
Skimming
Reading for gist
Explicação:
As the focus is to search for relevant/specific information, it means scanning is being described in the text.
 
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People scan a text when they want to find ________ information.
Read the text below:
It is the overall meaning, the core idea, of a spoken or written discourse. When taking a quick look at a written text to establish
its genre and the main message its writer means to get across, we are reading to get the general idea of a text. This is also
known synonymous of skimming. A text can provide readers with lots of clues that help readers quickly establish what it is
about. These need not be just the words. A quick glance at the arrangement - densely written columns, for example - can tell us
we are looking at a newspaper article, even when it is been reproduced in an exam paper. We also look for visuals or any other
discrete discourse features to help us make informed predictions.
► The previous text provides an important concept. Which one?
You should:
6.
general
any kind of
some
specific
overall
Explicação:
Scanning - used to find a particular (specific) piece of information
 
 
7.
Reading for gist/skimming
Reading for detail
Scanning
Extensive reading
Reading for specific information
Explicação:
An overall meaning is also synonymous of reading for gist (= skimming)
 
8.
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.
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.
look up each word you do not understand 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
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A novel you read before going to bed
Magazine articles that interest you