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Recap

f Reading is the process of comprehending written text
f Pronunciation is essential for both reading and speaking skills
f Phonetics and phonology study how words are pronounced, arranged, and
used
f Reading is a cognitive process that involves understanding the meaning
of words
f Focused reading is an excellent technique to develop your thinking
f Reading is important because it makes you more empathetic, knowledge-
able, and creative
f Vocabulary is nothing but the system of words in a language
f Repetition of words helps us learn their meaning
f Our vocabulary grows as a result of the reading activity
f A good vocabulary is essential for good communication
f A thesaurus gives you the synonyms of a particular word
f Regular reading increases reading speed
f Speed reading is the technique through which we enhance our ability to
read quickly
f Speed-reading helps us improve our reading speed and identify important
ideas
f Scanning and Skimming are the two methods of speed-reading
f Skimming is the process of quickly reading through content to gain an
overview
f Scanning is the process of quickly reading through the content to gain
specific facts in the content
f Scanning is for specific detail, and skimming is for general understanding
f Topic sentences introduce a passage and provide an idea of what follows
f Identifying the structure of text is essential for reading
f Linking words are used to mark connections between ideas in writing
f Signposts help you find the important parts of a text
f The dictionary stands as the source from which we can find the meanings
of words

Objective Questions

1. What are the two passive skills essential for communication?
2. What is the system of words in a language called?
3. What are the two methods of speed reading?

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