If you wish to become a better reader , here are four important points to remember about rate , or speed , of reading : 1. Knowing why you are reading-what you are reading to find out–will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly . 2. Some things should be read slowly throughout . Examples are directions for making or doing something , arithmetic problems , science and history books , which are full of important information . You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea . 3. Some things should be read rapidly throughout . Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment , letters from friends , items , or bits of news from the local paper , telling what is happening to friends and neighbours . 4. In some of your readings , you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast , as you go along . You need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful readings when you come to important ideas which must be remembered . 1. According to the passage , your reading speed depends on . A. whether the reading material is interesting or not B. what you are reading and the time you can offer C. what your purpose in reading something is D. whether the information concerns(与…有关)the hometown 2. If one wants to be relaxed by reading , one should take up . A. an enjoyable story book B. a book on science and technology C. business letters from work D. some material full of information 3. Which of the following readings should you read slowly and carefully ? A. Fairy tales . B. Aesop’s Fables .(伊索寓言) C. Product directions . D. An evening paper . 4. In suggestion 3 the word “ items ” means . A. useful objects B. pieces of news C. test questions D. local papers 5. Which of the following can best express the main idea of the passage ? A. How to decide your reading speed B. How to raise your reading speed . C. How to know your reading skills . D. How to choose your reading materials .
答案:1C 2A 3C 4B 5A