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What is the primary focus of the intensive approach to reading?

• Reading quickly for general understanding

• Reading extensively to cover a wide range of topics.

• Focusing on the details and accuracy of a text.

• Reading for pleasure and entertainment.

What is the aim of intensive reading, according to the text?

• a) To help students construct detailed meaning from the text

• b) To develop reading skills, such as identifying main ideas and recognizing text signals.

• c) To enhance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, namely formal schemas.

• d) All of the above.

What is one way the intensive approach helps ESL students master English faster?

• a) Students feel urged to try and master the text themselves before the next lesson.

• b) Students feel more relaxed about reading and therefore it is more enjoyable.

• c) Students depend on the teacher to explain every aspect of the text.

• d) Students are allowed to use online translation software.

For what group of students is the intensive approach particularly beneficial?

• a) Native English speakers.

• b) Advanced readers.

• c) ESL learners.

• d) Students who enjoy reading.

What aspects of writing do learners need to pay attention to when reading a text, according to the intensive approach?

• a) Diction and grammar.

• b) Semantics and phonology.

• c) Morphology.

• d) Diction, semantics, phonology and morphology.

What does close reading emphasize in the intensive approach?

• a) Speed and efficiency

• b) General understanding

• c) Deep analysis and understanding of the text.

• d) Memorization of facts

Which of the following is a decoding strategy mentioned in the text?

• a) Summarizing

• b) Chunking

• c) Predicting

• d) Questioning

What is the purpose of repeated reading exercises in the intensive approach?

• a) To introduce students to new vocabulary words.

• b) To improve fluency and automaticity.

• c) To help students understand the plot of a story.

• d) To encourage students to read faster.

What is the benefit of teaching word meanings in context, according to the text?

• a) It is less effective for young learners.

• b) It helps students memorize vocabulary lists more easily.

• c) It allows students to decipher unfamiliar words using context clues.

• d) It is only useful for advanced learners.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly suggested method for teaching reading skills intensively?

• a) Employing phonics for sound and letter recognition.

• b) Using guided reading to improve comprehension.

• c) Implementing vocabulary exercises for word understanding.

• d) Skimming the text for the main idea.