TOEFL Reading Skill 12

What is the main purpose of skimming?

• To read quickly for the main idea

• To find specific information quickly

• To memorize the entire passage

• To analyze the author's tone

Which technique involves searching for specific information?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Summarizing

• Highlighting

What should you focus on when skimming a passage?

• The details in the middle of paragraphs

• The first and last sentences of paragraphs

• The illustrations and graphs

• The footnotes and references

When practicing reading comprehension, what is a good strategy?

• Only read summaries

• Practice timed reading

• Read without a timer

• Skip difficult passages

What is a key tip for optimizing reading time?

• Read the entire passage multiple times

• Understand the question first

• Ignore the answer choices

• Focus only on the introduction

Which of the following is an example of a target word to scan for?

• The

• And

• Nickel

• Is

What should you do after identifying keywords?

• Write down all the keywords

• Predict where the answers might be

• Ignore the context

• Read the passage slowly

How can you check for the location of specific information?

• Focus on the conclusion

• Look for synonyms only

• Check each line reference in the answers

• Read the entire passage again

What is the first step in applying Skill 12?

• Discuss with a partner

• Understand the question first

• Read the passage thoroughly

• Write down your thoughts

What should you do while reading actively?

• Read silently without thinking

• Ask yourself questions

• Focus only on the main idea

• Ignore your thoughts