TKT Teaching Reading Skills

Question 1

What is the main purpose of skimming a text?

Accepted Answer

To get a general overview of the content

Answer

Skimming involves reading quickly to get a general idea or overview of a text without focusing on specific details.

Question 2

Which type of reading is used when a student looks for a specific phone number in a directory?

Accepted Answer

Scanning

Answer

Scanning involves moving quickly through a text to locate specific information such as names, numbers, or dates.

Question 3

What does 'extensive reading' primarily aim to develop in learners?

Accepted Answer

Reading fluency and enjoyment

Answer

Extensive reading involves reading large amounts of accessible text for general understanding, aiming to build fluency and a positive attitude toward reading.

Question 4

Which term describes the background knowledge and expectations a reader brings to a text?

Accepted Answer

Schema

Answer

Schema refers to the pre-existing mental frameworks and background knowledge readers draw on to predict and understand new text.

Question 5

What is a pre-reading activity primarily designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Activate learners' background knowledge and interest

Answer

Pre-reading activities are designed to activate learners' schema and generate interest so they are better prepared to understand the text.

TKT - Teaching Knowledge Test Practice Test

TKT - Teaching Knowledge Test Practice Test

TKT Teaching Reading Skills