Reading strategies

SQ4R (Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Reflect-Review), Speed reading, Knowledge-Write-Learn (KWL),

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Complete Reading Task

Speed Reading Test

Questions :

Q1. Compared to average reader, the accomplished reader reads with?

A. Higher speed and worse reading comprehension

B. Higher speed and better reading comprehension

C. Higher speed and same reading comprehension

Q2. Readers reading above 1000 wpm?

A. Are average readers

B. Are the majority of readers

C. Are the 1 % minority

Q3. The average reading speed is around?

A. 120 wpm

B. 150 wpm

C. 200 wpm

Q4. The average reader comprehension is around?

A. 50 %

B. 60 %

C. 85 %

Q5. A sprinter running as the average reader reads, runs 100m in?

A. 10 seconds (near record time)

B. 35 seconds (jogging)

C. 70 seconds (walking speed)

Q6. Which is the most effective way to acquire knowledge from information?

A. watching TV

B. reading text

C. listening to a speaker

Q7. The average speaking speed of a race driver is around?

A. 120 mph

B. 150 wpm

C. 200 wpm

Q8. Most computer users want to?

A. Improve typing

B. Improve reading

C. Buy a larger screen

Q9. What will lessen the importance of fast typing?

A. Spelling-checkers

B. More ergonomic keyboards

C. Progress in voice recognition

Q10. A speed reading seminar or book lacks?

A. Rapid results

B. Consistent practice

C. Deep enough explanations

Q11. What is probably the best way to reach top level reading efficiency?

A. a speed reading book

B. a speed reading seminar

C. a speed reading software


Malaysia, a Unique Country
KWL chart: 
What we know already
Malaysia is unique because
of its diversity of races,
religions and cultures, the
stability of the country and
many places of interests.
Our country is freed from
natural disasters such as
earthquakes.
Malaysia is best-known for
its beaches, rainforests and
islands.
Knowledge-Write-Learn (KWL)
What we want to know
What is the population of
Malaysia?
Is Malaysia`s rainforest
considered as one of the oldest
in the world?
What are the international
achievements in Malaysia?
What is so special about KLIA?
What we learned
Malaysia has a population
of 23.27 million consisting
of 61 percent Malays, 30
percent Chinese, 8 percent
Indians and 1 percent of
other ethnic groups.
Malaysia's rainforest is
considered as the oldest in
the world.
International achievements
in Malaysia include the
existence of Kuala Lumpur
International Airport
(KLIA), Formula One (F1)
racing circuit and the
Petronas Twin Towers.
KLIA is part and parcel of
the Multimedia Super
Corridor where high
technology industries are
being actively developed.
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