ELTIS Reading for Specific Information and Detail Flashcards
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When scanning a reading passage for specific information, you should:
Answer: Look for keywords related to the information you need.
Scanning involves moving quickly through the text looking for keywords or phrases related to the specific information needed.
A reading passage states: 'The university requires all international students to submit proof of English proficiency before enrollment.' What specific piece of information does this sentence provide?
Answer: Proof of English proficiency is required before enrollment.
The sentence explicitly states that proof of English proficiency is a requirement prior to enrollment for international students.
In a reading passage, signal words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally' usually indicate:
Answer: Sequential or chronological order.
Words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally' signal that the text is presenting steps or events in order.
What does it mean to read a passage 'for detail'?
Answer: To identify specific facts, names, dates, or numbers within the text.
Reading for detail means identifying and extracting specific information such as facts, statistics, dates, or names from the text.
A passage reads: 'Students must register by March 15 to receive the early discount.' A student who registers on March 20 will:
Answer: Not receive the early discount.
The passage specifies March 15 as the deadline for the discount; registering after that date means missing it.
Which reading strategy helps you find specific data like statistics or dates quickly in a long passage?
Answer: Scanning for keywords or numbers.
Scanning is the strategy used to quickly locate specific information like numbers, names, or dates in a text.