Reading techniques

What reading technique allows you to process a large amount of information quickly?

• Paraphrase

• Scanning

• Detail

• Skimming

What reading technique allows you to find specific information that you need?

• Gist

• Purpose

• Scanning

• Skimming

What type of question focuses on the reason why the writer says something?

• Purpose

• Reference

• Attitude

• Main idea

What does 'paraphrase' mean as a noun?

• A creative interpretation

• A literal translation

• A summary of a text

• A rewriting of something written or spoken by another person

What does the 'implication' technique imply in reading?

• Ideas clearly established in the text

• Ideas that contradict the text

• Ideas related to the author's purpose

• Ideas not clearly stated but suggested

What does 'inference' mean in the context of reading?

• Explicitly stated information

• Information that contradicts the text

• Information implied but not directly stated

• Information unrelated to the text

Which type of question focuses on the author's tone or feelings towards a subject?

• Purpose

• Attitude

• Reference

• Main idea

In which order should you tackle Part 5 of the FCE for schools test?

• Skim, read the questions then scan

• Scan, read the questions then skim

• Skim, scan and then read the questions

• Read the questions, skim then scan