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In the handout on "Effective Reading," the author states that reading is a skill that may not be practiced.
In the handout on "Effective Reading," the author states that reading is a skill that may not be practiced.
False (B)
Which of the following reading materials is NOT listed as a material people read for pleasure, for work, or for studies?:
Which of the following reading materials is NOT listed as a material people read for pleasure, for work, or for studies?:
What is the main focus of the "Air pollution" article?
What is the main focus of the "Air pollution" article?
The main focus of the article is to highlight the health risks associated with air pollution, particularly in urban areas.
Match the following terms with their defintions:
Match the following terms with their defintions:
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The world of IT is a rapidly ______ industry.
The world of IT is a rapidly ______ industry.
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What are the three types of information that should be included in a bibliography?
What are the three types of information that should be included in a bibliography?
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What is the main message of the "Scientists on the decline" article?
What is the main message of the "Scientists on the decline" article?
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How can we avoid using the same words repeatedly in our writing?
How can we avoid using the same words repeatedly in our writing?
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The average cost of a one-week family holiday in the United Kingdom from 1995-2005 is best represented by a bar chart.
The average cost of a one-week family holiday in the United Kingdom from 1995-2005 is best represented by a bar chart.
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Flashcards
Skimming
Skimming
Reading quickly to get a general idea of a text.
Scanning
Scanning
Reading quickly to find specific information.
Intensive Reading
Intensive Reading
Reading for every detail, often taking notes.
Extensive Reading
Extensive Reading
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Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
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Application Form
Application Form
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Host Family
Host Family
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Informal Email
Informal Email
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Formal Email
Formal Email
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Synonyms
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Antonyms
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Word-building
Word-building
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Prefixes
Prefixes
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Suffixes
Suffixes
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Dictionary
Dictionary
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Punctuation
Punctuation
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Brainstorming
Brainstorming
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Linking Ideas
Linking Ideas
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Organizing Ideas
Organizing Ideas
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Discursive Essay
Discursive Essay
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Study Notes
- This document is a textbook for academic skills, covering reading, writing, and study skills at level 2.
- The book is published by Oxford University Press.
- The series editors are Liz and John Soars.
- The author is Sarah Philpot.
- The book's contents cover various academic topics including international students, technology, science, people, IT, and travel.
- Each topic includes reading and writing exercises.
- Vocabulary development, reviewing, and study skills are also included.
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