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REFLECTION – PART 2

IMPROVING READING SKILLS – QUIZ


Choose the best response for each question. Each question has only one correct answer.

Q-01:   Do you read every word in every document in your native language?
  Yes
  No
  Of course!

Q-02:   Are reading skills in your native language and English similar?
  Yes
  No
  They are completely different.

Q-03:   Skimming is:
  used to understand the "gist".
  used to find a particular piece of information.
  used for pleasure and general understanding.

Q-04:   Scanning is:
  used to understand the "gist".
  used to find a particular piece of information.
  used for pleasure and general understanding.

Q-05:   Extensive reading is:
  used to understand the "gist".
  used to find a particular piece of information.
  used for pleasure and general understanding.

Q-06:   Intensive reading is:
  used to get a general idea.
  used to find specific information.
  used when reading for pleasure.

Q-07:   Use _______ to find a train departure time on a schedule.
  skimming
  scanning
  extensive reading

Q-08:   Reading a business brochure to get a general idea of a business is:
  skimming
  scanning
  extensive reading

Q-09:   Finding your favorite TV show is an example of:
  skimming
  scanning
  extensive reading

Q-10:   You should:
understand each and every word when skimming and scanning.
not worry about understanding each and every word when skimming and scanning.
always understand each and every word when reading anything in English.

Q-11:   Use ________ skills when reading a novel in your free time.
  skimming
  extensive reading
  intensive reading

Q-12:   Use ________ skills when reading a contract you are about to sign.
  skimming.
  extensive reading
  intensive reading

Q-13:   Use ________ skills when reading the latest financial figures from your company.
  skimming
  extensive reading
  intensive reading

Q-14:   You should:
understand each and every word when reading an insurance claim.
not worry about understanding each and every word when reading an insurance claim.
always understand each and every word when reading anything in English.

Q-15:   You should:
understand each and every word when reading a novel in your free time.
not worry about understanding each when reading a novel in your free time.
look up each word you do not understand when reading a novel in your free time.