DUE10012/DUE10112 Reading Skills

"Global warming has become a major concern in recent years, affecting climates around the world. Scientists are working hard to develop solutions that will reduce carbon emissions, which are considered the primary cause of this issue. While many countries are adopting renewable energy sources, others are slow to take action."

When skimming this paragraph, which part should you focus on?

• The individual words

• The general idea of the passage

• The details about renewable energy

• The specific names of scientists

"In 1998, the Kyoto Protocol was adopted to address global warming, and since then, many countries have pledged to reduce their carbon footprints."

Which of the following is an example of scanning this sentence?

• Identifying the year of the Kyoto Protocol

• Understanding the entire context of global warming

• Analyzing the effects of global warming

• Reading the sentence for enjoyment

"The Great Wall of China stretches over 13,000 miles and was built to protect against invasions."

If you are scanning this sentence, what would you likely search for?

• The total length of the Great Wall

• A detailed history of the Wall

• Why it was built

• The impact of invasions

"Her exuberant personality lit up the room, and everyone couldn't help but smile when she entered."

Using the context, what does "exuberant" most likely mean?

• Shy

• Lively and energetic

• Serious

• Quiet

"After hearing the sad news, a feeling of melancholy spread across the room, and no one spoke for a long time."

Based on the context, what does the word "melancholy" mean?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Anger

• Surprise

"The math test was a piece of cake for her because she had studied all week."

What does "a piece of cake" mean in this context?

• It was very easy

• It was very difficult

• It was confusing

• It took a long time

"To meet the project deadline, the team had been burning the midnight oil for days."

What does the idiom "burning the midnight oil" mean?

• Working late into the night

• Wasting time

• Relaxing

• Celebrating success

"In a small village, there was a boy who always helped his neighbours, no matter how busy he was. When a storm hit and damaged several homes, he worked tirelessly to rebuild them. The villagers admired his selflessness and rewarded him for his kindness."

Which moral value does this paragraph highlight?

• Greed

• Selfishness

• Kindness and selfless

• Laziness

"Despite failing several times, she never gave up and eventually succeeded."

What moral value is shown in this sentence?

• Dishonesty

• Kindness

• Trustworthy

• Persistence

"Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health. It helps to improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, and boosts mental well-being. People who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases like heart disease or diabetes."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Exercise improves cardiovascular fitness

• Regular exercise is key to good health

• Exercise prevents heart disease

• Exercise strengthens muscles