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The brain is just like a muscle, it can be trained, and we can train our brains to do things more efficiently. In fact we constantly do this with many of the things in our life until they just become second nature. Reading is no different. Imagine being able to read THREE TIMES as fast as you are reading right now. I’m here to show you how to do it! 3 Easy Ways to Read Faster 1. Most people read 200-300 words per minute, and it’s not a coincidence that 200-300 words per minute is the same rate at which we speak. 2. Do not allow yourself to become distracted while reading!
3. Do not focus on each word as you read! Don’t focus on the word “don’t”, instead focus on “word”, and you’ll read this really fast. If that example didn’t work for you, try doing it on other sentences in this article. Marc’s Technique: Ielts-simon.com: IELTS Reading. Read the following text about universities.
Religion was central to the curriculum of early European universities. However, its role became less significant during the 19th century, and by the end of the 1800s, the German university model, based on more liberal values, had spread around the world. Universities concentrated on science in the 19th and 20th centuries, and became increasingly accessible to the masses. In Britain, the move from industrial revolution to modernity saw the arrival of new civic universities with an emphasis on science and engineering. The funding and organisation of universities vary widely between different countries around the world. Complete the sentences below with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage. IELTS reading guide. 5 Minute English: Reading. Reading Lessons International Women's Day - A reading comprehension test on the topic of International Women's Day Night Study in Korea - A reading comprehension test on the topic of night studying in Korea.
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The experience of reading a poem itself is as likely to turn us off, intellectually or emotionally, as it is to move us. Unless patronized by celebrities, set to music, accompanied by visuals, or penned by our own children, poems do a terrible job of marketing themselves. All those ragged lines and affected white spaces make them appear as though they should be treated only as pieces of solemn art. Look but don’t get too close, and definitely don’t touch. But what if the fine art of reading poetry isn’t so fine after all? Here are 20 modest proposals toward rethinking the act of reading a poem. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Reader’s Digest: Official Site to Subscribe & Read Great Stuff. Rewordify: Understand what you read. Seven Benefits of Extensive Reading for English Language Students - Kieran Donaghy.
What is extensive Reading?
In simple terms Extensive Reading is reading as many easy books as possible for pleasure, and can be contrasted with intensive reading which is slow, careful reading of a short, difficult text. The Literature Network: Online classic literature, poems, and quotes. Essays & Summaries. Personalized Close Reading & Argumentative Writing Lessons. The firm whose staff are all autistic. Image copyright Getty Images Peter, Evan and Brian work at a small technology firm based by the beach in Santa Monica, testing software and fixing bugs.
On first inspection it seems like any other Los Angeles-based company, with tasteful art on the white walls and calm-inducing diffusers dotted about. Peter describes the working atmosphere as "quiet, but fun", and especially likes the fact that there is no pressure to socialise, while Evan says of his employers that they are "very accommodating and understanding". Brian describes his office as "unique". Auticon is one of only a handful of companies that cater exclusively for employees who are on the autistic spectrum.
Formerly known as MindSpark before being acquired by German-based Auticon, the firm was founded by Gray Benoist who, as the father of two autistic sons, saw few options in the workplace that could cater for their needs. Image copyright Auticon He started the firm in 2013 and it has now grown to more than 150 employees. Sandy Peters and Thomas Peters. Welcome to the Royal Society. Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease.
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