2. Rules:
1.Divide players into 3 groups.
2.Choose the representative of each group to open cards.
3.There will be 10 questions and in each question, we will have 5 cards as the
hint. If you open only one card and get the correct answer, you will get 5 points
1card = 5 points
2 card = 4 points
3 card = 3 points
4 card = 2 points
5 card = 1 point
4. The representative has to open 1 card and answer the questions.
5. The first group who can answer the question will be the winner for that
question.
Let’s take a break
8. Each year, millions of people visit the national parks of the American West, and they
come for a variety of reasons. Some seek to explore the historical past. Others are
looking for a short escape from the hot city or the crowded office or factory. Still
others are trying to learn something about the mysteries of nature. Whatever their
reason for visiting the parks, few leave disappointed.
Question:1. People who visit the parks for the first reason mentioned by the author
would most probably want to see
(A) an animal preserve
(B) the ruins of a Pueblo Indian village
(C) a canyon with a variety of geological formations
(D) a geyser with a predictable pattern of eruptions
Question:2. The passage tells us what about national parks?
(A) Those in the West are preferable to those in the East.
(B) They serve relatively few people.
(C) They should be closed to people who treat them badly.
(D) They satisfy the needs of many people.
skimming test
9. When you locate the main idea in a passage, you notice that
other sentences tell more about the topic. These other facts are
called details. The details in a passage answer the questions of who,
what, which, when, where and how. If you don’t remember these
important facts about a passage, you have lost much information.
10. Details test
Sanam Luang is an open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew
and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is located in the
Phra Nakhon district, the historic center of Bangkok.
It was written in the Royal Chronicle as follow that: "In front of WatMahathat,
Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Front Palace. When royal
cremation was held at the Phra Men Ground, the pyre set up in the centre with the
Royal Palace Pavilion to the south and the one of the Prince of the Front Palace to
the north. The music from the Royal Palace and from the Palace to the Front would
be played on opposite sides of Sanam Luang".
Sanam Luang was officially known as
Thung Phra Men. It has been used as a site for the
cremation of kings, queens and high-ranking
princes since the reign of King Rama I.
In 1855, King Rama IV changed the name
from Thung Phra Men to Thong Sanam Luang,but
the name is now shortened to Sanam Luang.
11. What is another name of Sanam Luang?
Where is Sanam Luang located ?
Who changed the name of Thung phra men into Sanam Luang?
What is the purpose of constructing Sanam Luang?
When was the King Rama IV changed the name of Thung Phra Men
into Sanam Luang ?
Question
12. How to improve your
reading skill
Many people have trouble with reading. Reading is hard for some
people and it can take time. Reading is a process of the brain where
you look at symbols on a page, and your mind sees the patterns of
characters and understands the meaning in them. If you develop good
reading skills, it'll be very helpful to your future. Aren't your school
teachers always saying 'Read more books!'? Here are a few steps and
tips to get started.
13. 1.Find something to read. Examples include a children's
book, a newspaper article, a short story, or something on wikiHow.
2.Go to the library and pick up lots of books. Pick books
depending on your reading level, no matter what your age.
*Choose interesting and easily read books such as comic
books, as well as reading books containing formal words. Reading is
about enjoying the experience too.
Part 1
Preparing for reading
14. 3.Find a place to read where you can concentrate. This may
be someplace secret where no one will bother you, or simply your
home at a time when it is quiet.
4.Schedule a routine time to read. Do this at least for the
times you have nothing else to do, such as when you're on the bus. That
way, a good book only entertains you but can also can help you learn to
read faster.
15. Begin your reading by looking at
the pictures, or listening to the
music to get a feel for what you
are going to be reading about.
Start with titles, names or
other larger print items that
you may know or ever thought.
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Part 2
Implementing the basics of reading improvement
16. Go through the details to
comprehend the text as you read it.
Have an idea what you're reading
about, not just reading and forgetting
or failing to grasp the contents.
Read the page carefully. Don't rush,
take your time. Most people think that
skimming the page(skimming means to
just scan the whole page and hardly take
in a couple of words)is a way of reading,
but this is definitely not true.
17. Sound out each letter as best you can and you will notice they
form some sort of word. Some letters fit together. For example, "th"
is not pronounced as t + h, but rather as one unit. This is called a
'phoneme'.
Pay attention to the stresses in words. Listen to audio
Books and follow the text at the same time. This can aid good
pronunciation and word recognition.
18. Read as much as you are able. When you start getting bored or need
a break, take one. Reading should be fun and enjoyable, don't force it. After
your break, return to where you were, and continue.
Reread the material. It is okay to reread something if you do not
understand it fully the first time.
Part 3
Advancing your reading skills
19. Use context clues to find out a word's meaning.
Context clues are when a person figures out the meaning of a word by seeing
how the word was used in a sentence. For example, you were reading the
following sentence andwanted to know what 'pessimist' means
My mother is always happy and optimistic, the total opposite of
my brother, the pessimist.
So from the sentence, you can gather that 'pessimist' means
the opposite of happy, so pessimist means being moody and angry.
20. Memorize a text. Read that portion out
in front of a mirror, out loud. Memorizing
can improve your confidence with reading.
Reread. If you don't understand what
you are reading, read over the sentence(s) again.
Try reading the words out loud to yourself. If you still don't understand,
ask a good reader to explain to you, or simply pick up a book that is
easier to read and more appropriate to your reading level. Feel free to
use your finger as a pointer. It will keep your eyes focused on the line you
are reading, improving your understanding.
Keep reading. Try to read as much as you can on your free time. Reading
will help you in lots of ways; your vocabulary will become larger and more
sophisticated and you will notice your grades change for the better in school.
Have fun reading!
21. Tips
Read out loudly to make sure that you are concentrating properly and
reading every word.
Have a good interest in the book you are reading.
Be calm and, take a deep breath for a few seconds before you start to
read.
To get the most comprehension, avoid lying down while reading.
While reading in bed can help you relax and fall asleep, you can
retain more information by having a good posture while reading. For
example, sitting straight up and keeping your feet flat on the floor
can increase your alertness.
