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WorksheetsThe Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to the article, what change has Nicholas Dames noticed in his students over the past decade?
They are more enthusiastic about reading
They struggle to finish multiple books in a semester
They prefer non-fiction over fiction
They read faster than previous generations
What surprising revelation did a first-year student share with Professor Dames?
She had never enjoyed reading
She had only read e-books before college
She had never been required to read an entire book in high school
She preferred audiobooks to physical books
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for declining reading skills among students?
Increased use of smartphones and social media
Emphasis on informational texts in high schools
Focus on standardized testing in education
Lack of access to books in schools and libraries
How have some college professors adapted to students' reduced reading abilities?
By assigning more challenging texts
By increasing the number of books assigned
By assigning fewer pages or shorter works
By eliminating reading assignments altogether
What change did the article mention regarding the Columbia Literature Humanities curriculum?
They increased the number of books on the reading list
They removed Crime and Punishment from the list
They switched to only assigning contemporary literature
They replaced all novels with short stories
According to the article, how do many current students view reading books?
As an essential skill for their future careers
As more important than their other coursework
As similar to listening to vinyl records - somewhat outdated
As their primary source of entertainment
What benefit of reading books does the article highlight?
Improved vocabulary
Better test scores
Enhanced empathy and understanding of others
Increased speed reading abilities
What trend does the article note about book reading among different age groups?
Younger people read more books than older adults
Middle-aged adults read the most books
Older adults are the most voracious readers
All age groups are reading books equally
Which of the following is described as a consequence of 'deep reading' according to neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf?
Improved memory retention
Enhanced critical thinking and self-reflection
Faster reading speed
Better mathematical skills
What change did Professor Dames notice in his students' responses about their favorite book?
They now prefer non-fiction over fiction
They increasingly cite young-adult books like Percy Jackson
They no longer have favorite books
They prefer classic literature more than before
