fast reading n In doing fast reading you

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fast reading

n In doing fast reading, you can not required to get to know every

n In doing fast reading, you can not required to get to know every detail in the passage, but you must need fast and finish reading in the required time. You should scan and skim for the information needed to answer the given questions.

Steps: Step 1: Observation and generalization of decision-making environment. Step 2: Problem recognition. Step

Steps: Step 1: Observation and generalization of decision-making environment. Step 2: Problem recognition. Step 3: Information search and research. Step 4:Problem analysis. Step 5: Decision-making process: evaluating the alternative and choose the best choice.

Step 1: Observation and generalization of decisionmaking environment. n Some typical structures in the

Step 1: Observation and generalization of decisionmaking environment. n Some typical structures in the arguementation and explosion: n 1. Introduction The subject or topic. A statement of the problem, ect. Development Presentation, analysis and discussion( involving comments on "advantages and disadvantages 1. main ideas(+examples, details) 2. main ideas(+examples, details)

Perhaps a summary of the main points in II. Own views/opinions and decisions.

Perhaps a summary of the main points in II. Own views/opinions and decisions.

Step 2: Problem recognition. n Some major types in the questions of the passage:

Step 2: Problem recognition. n Some major types in the questions of the passage: n 1. Based on the topic of the passages or the meanings of paragraphs n a. What is the passages mainly about? n b. What do we learn from the last paragraph? n 2. Based on the opinions or attitudes about the author n a. What is the author's attitude toward. . . ? n b. In author's view, . . . ?

n 3. Based on the tone or purpose of the passage n a. Which

n 3. Based on the tone or purpose of the passage n a. Which of the following best describe the author's tone in the passage? n b. The author's purpose in writing the passage? n 4. Based on the vocabulary or phrases n a. In the passage, "out of sight, out of mind"(Line 2, Para 3) probably means. . . ? n b. The word"spas"(Line 2, Para 3) most probably means. . . n

Step 3: Information search and research. n Fast Reading Techniques n Fast reading techniques

Step 3: Information search and research. n Fast Reading Techniques n Fast reading techniques help you to browse text and extract the key points. The skills require practice, but once you have got the hang of them you’ll find you can get through a substantial amount of reading in quite a short time. n Scanning – a useful first step before reading more deeply. n Skimming – handy when you're looking for particular things within a text, or trying to find out whether a text will be useful.

Skimming n not only helps you to know something you are reading, but also

Skimming n not only helps you to know something you are reading, but also helps read faster and improve your abilities of reading comprehension

n Locate specific information to give an overview of a text, for example a

n Locate specific information to give an overview of a text, for example a reference document, by finding out n what it's called n who produced it n when it was produced n who it was produced for n why you think it was produced.

Scanning Read quickly to get an overview prior to in-depth reading. Although you may

Scanning Read quickly to get an overview prior to in-depth reading. Although you may still need to read the entire text, by scanning first you can decide where you want to concentrate your time. Run your eyes down the page to spot new concepts or terminology so you can check the meaning before you start reading find information on a specific topic look for key words to give an indication of the scope of the text read the first and last paragraphs to get the main points

QUICK TIPS PRIOR TO READING Survey The Information: Look at the information (Chapter Headings,

QUICK TIPS PRIOR TO READING Survey The Information: Look at the information (Chapter Headings, Summaries, Questions at the end of the chapter) this will give you: 1) an idea of what the chapter entails 2) be able to gauge the difficulty of the material that you are reading. Time Management: Decide on the amount of time you will spend reading the material prior to taking a break (especially if the information is difficult). Speed Reading May Not Be For Everyone: This depends on the information and the extent of your reading comprehension and/or vocabulary.

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