Skimming practice 1 - Reading textbook U1 p.3

What kind of text is this?

• A technical report

• A blog entry

• A newspaper article

• An email

Answer explanation

(Post 31, studentlife.com.hk)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Both the subtitles and the photo caption mention …

• Maths

• taking exams

• clothing

• festival

Answer explanation

(to dress; socks)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is the best alternative title for the text?

• Nothing to wear

• How to dress for success

• Musical gift disrupts exam

• My socks were a lucky charm

Answer explanation

Musical gift = musical socks from grandma

Disrupt = prevent from continuing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

The text is mainly about…

• the reason a student failed an exam

• a student’s last day at school

• a student’s favourite item of clothing

• a funny incident that happened during an exam

Answer explanation

Keywords: funny, happened

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Who would you expect to read this text?

• parents

• teachers

• students

• the general public

Answer explanation

Studentlife.com.hk

I hope my little story made you laugh and maybe even relieved a bit of exam stress

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the main purpose of the text?

• to argue

• to criticize

• to inform

• to entertain

Answer explanation

To entertain =

to make you laugh/ feel relaxed

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9