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  1. What is the difference between 'skimming' and 'scanning' a text?

    Answer: Skimming gets the general idea; scanning finds specific details

    Skimming gives you an overall sense of the text, while scanning is used to locate particular facts or words quickly.

  2. An advertisement reads: 'Act now — limited stock available!' What technique is the writer using?

    Answer: Creating a sense of urgency to prompt immediate action

    Phrases like 'Act now' and 'limited stock' are persuasive techniques designed to make readers feel they must respond immediately.

  3. A sentence reads: 'Although the film received poor reviews, it became a box office hit.' Which part of the sentence is surprising or unexpected?

    Answer: That the film became a box office hit despite poor reviews

    'Although' signals a contrast, making the unexpected element the film's financial success despite critics' disapproval.

  4. In a PET reading task, you must decide if a statement is 'True,' 'False,' or 'Not Given.' The text does not mention the topic in the statement at all. What should you mark?

    Answer: Not Given

    'Not Given' means the text provides no information on the topic — neither confirming nor denying it.

  5. A news headline reads: 'Local School Wins National Science Prize.' What kind of information would you expect in the article?

    Answer: Details about which school won and why they were successful

    A news headline about an award predicts an article that names the winner and explains the reasons for their success.

  6. A paragraph contains these sentences: 'Zara loves reading. She visits the library every week. Last month she read ten books.' What is the paragraph mainly about?

    Answer: Zara's strong habit and enthusiasm for reading

    All three sentences describe Zara's reading habits and passion, so the paragraph is about her as a reader.

  7. You read: 'The manager apologised for the delay and offered a full refund.' What does this tell you about the situation?

    Answer: Something went wrong and the company is trying to make amends

    An apology and refund indicate a problem occurred and the company is taking responsibility to resolve it.

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