Critical Reading

Critical reading applies to non- fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement. Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just understanding what an author is saying. 26____Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.

Consider the context of what is written. You may be reading something that was written by an author from目different cultural context than yours. Or.you may be reading something written some time ago in a different time context than yours, 27____

Question assertions made by the author. Don't accept what is written at face value.28____Look for facts. examples, and statistics that provide support, Also look to see i the author has integrated the work of authorities.

Compare what is written with other written work on the subject, Look to see that what is written in consistent with what others have

written about the subject.29____

Analyze assumptions made by the author. Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions. In many cases. the author's assumptions are not directly stated.30____

Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid.

A. This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions.

B. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made,

C. Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying: and forming your own opinions about what the author i saying.

D. In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and those represented by the author.

E.If there are, inconsistencies. carefully. evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies.

F.In doing this. be certain that the sources ate credible.

It is implied in the passage that()

• A、all high-school students take the same courses

• B、every high-school student must take some practical ability training courses

• C、every public school offers the same academic subjects

• D、the subjects every student takes may vary

American Roads

The United Stares is. well-known for its network of major high ways designed to help a driver get from come place to another in the shortest possible time. Although these wide modern 31___ are generally smooth and well maintained. with few sharp CT and straight sections,a direct route is not always the most 32___ one. Large highways often piss by scenic areas and interesting small 33___Furthermore.these highways generally connect large urban centers,which 34___that they become crowded with heavy traffic during rush hours,when the "fast,direct" route becomes a very slow route,

However, there is almost always another route to take 35___ you are noting hurry.Not far from the 36___ news “superhighways" .there are often older.37___ heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. Some of These are good two lane roads others are uneven roads curving through the country. These secondary routes may go 38___steep slopes, along high cliffs, or down frightening hillside to towns 39___in deep alleys. Through these less direct routes.longer and slower,they generally go to places 40___the air is clean and scenery is beautiful,and the driver may have a chance to get a fresh.clean view of the world.

A. Less

B. Up

C. Enjoyable

D. Relatively

E.means

F. Roads

G. lying

H. Through

I.which

J.if

K. where

L. towns