31 Questions
What percentage of efficiency do people listen at without training?
25 percent
According to the president of the manufacturing company, what percentage of his work depends on listening?
80 percent
Why is listening more difficult than reading?
People think faster than they talk
What is the average rate of speaking in words per minute?
125 words per minute
What does the president of the manufacturing company believe many troubles have resulted from?
Not hearing something
What does the text suggest is one of the best investments we can make for effective listening?
Giving each speaker our conscious attention
What is the main objective of effective listening according to the text?
To understand each major point made by the speaker
What should one do with their spare thinking time while listening, according to the text?
Think ahead of the speaker and anticipate his next point or conclusion
What does the text emphasize about understanding the speaker's ideas?
Understanding the idea is the skill on which the good listener concentrates
What should one do with their judgments and decisions while listening?
Reserve judgments and decisions until after the speaker has finished speaking
What is recommended in terms of exercising effective listening during a lecture?
Thinking ahead of the speaker and trying to anticipate his next point or conclusion
What should be avoided in terms of evaluating a speaker's points as per the text?
Challenging every point made by the speaker
What is the primary purpose of understanding each major point made by the speaker?
To understand the idea is the skill on which good listeners concentrate
What should be focused on when people talk, according to the text?
'Understanding the idea' that is chiefly used to support ideas
What should we weigh when listening to a speaker, as per the text?
The facts mentioned by the speaker to support ideas
What is one of the important points to remember when reading for the main ideas?
Determine the main ideas and conclusions
How can reading speed and retention be improved, as mentioned in the text?
By reading for and intending to remember the main points
What does the text recommend as a practice to make reading more effective?
Reading at a high but comfortable speed
What should a reader avoid to make their reading more effective?
Reading every word and every detail
How can a reader ensure faster reading and better retention, as per the text?
By reading for the important points and conclusions
What is one of the common but detrimental reading habits that should be avoided, according to the text?
"Being easily distracted while reading
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'previewing' before reading?
Glancing at the summary, table of contents, and key sentences to get an idea of the content
What does the text suggest regarding reading speed and comprehension?
It is possible to double reading speed without reducing comprehension
What is the recommended approach for reading different types of materials?
Reading technical articles at a faster speed than general news articles
Which reading habit should be avoided according to the text?
Frequently stopping before finishing a paragraph or sentence to review
What does the text emphasize about 'inner speech' while reading?
Visual readers do not rely on inner speech for comprehension
What percentage increase in reading speed can the average manager achieve without reducing comprehension?
50-100%
How can previewing help in improving reading efficiency?
By understanding the general idea and plan before reading
What is the primary objective of reading quickly according to the text?
To save time without compromising comprehension
What should be the approach for handling different types of materials while reading?
Adjusting reading speed based on the type of material being read
What is one common reading habit that should be avoided as per the text?
Frequently stopping before completing a paragraph or sentence for review
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