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1

Rebecca is a C student who decides to take a speed reading course. After she finishes the course, she will probably:
A)still earn a C average, but will spend less time studying.
B)become a B student by improving her reading comprehension as well as her reading speed.
C)have more time for recreational reading.
D)improve her reading speed slightly, but not her reading comprehension.
2

All of the following items can often be found in the front matter of a book except:
A)the preface.
B)the author's reason for writing the book.
C)a list of possible paper topics relevant to the book
D)information about the author.
3

Sources of advanced organizers include:
A)the instructor.
B)chapter summaries
C)the table of contents.
D)All of the above
4

Which of the following students is likely to learn the most from a reading assignment?
A)Travis, who studies for two hours and does not take any breaks
B)Kenny, who studies for two hours with three ten-minute breaks to stretch and drink some water
C)Roberto, who takes frequent breaks and checks his voice mail several times while studying
D)Jim, who studies for two hours straight and then decides how he will handle his grandmother's medical bills
5

A good rule of thumb for highlighting is to:
A)consider highlighting the margin notes made by the book's previous owner.
B)highlight topic sentences and key points.
C)highlight unfamiliar words.
D)highlight as much as possible to make studying for tests easier.
6

It's important not only to understand the main ideas of a reading assignment, but also to:
A)think about whether the author has provided evidence to support his/her points.
B)read the entire assignment a second time.
C)take thorough notes about possible opposing points of view.
D)finish the reading in a predetermined period of time.
7

Learning disabled students:
A)used to be referred to as slow learners.
B)can have a wide range of problems including dyslexia and poor motor coordination.
C)sometimes do not perform well academically even though they display obvious intelligence.
D)would be wise to pursue literary careers like John Irving and W.B. Yeats.
8

Kelly wants to participate more in English class. She should:
A)pay attention to nonverbal messages if her professor is female.
B)talk to her professor after class at least once a week.
C)offer her opinion on every reading assignment.
D)write down some possible questions after doing the assigned reading but before class.
9

Students who ask several intelligent questions in the same class period:
A)will aggravate problem instructors.
B)will help slow down the pace of class for students who need to draw concept maps.
C)will show the instructor they are mentally focused and interested in the course.
D)will keep shy students from participating.
10

Improving active listening skills:
A)can lead to success in the workplace.
B)can help a student to overcome virtually any learning disability.
C)can lead to more rewarding relationships.
D)A and C only





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