Active Skills for Reading Intro (Unit 2: Study and Education)


CHAPTER 1 Doing Something Different

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Doing something Different

After high school, some people continue their studies-but not always at a university. These two students are doing something different.

Name: Maiko Abe
Age: 20
School: The Culinary1 Institute of America, New York

Why did you choose this school?

It's one of the best culinary schools in the world.

What are your plans for the future?

I'm in a two-year program. I'm just about to finish my first year. Classes end in two weeks. When I graduate next year, I can work in a restaurant or hotel. I can also write for food magazines or even do a cooking show on television (they're really popular now). one of my friends from the Institute now works for a company in Shanghai. The company imports chocolate from Belgium and Switzerland. He loves it!

Name: Diego Molina
Age: 19
School: La Pasarela Modeling Center, Mexico City

Why did you choose this school?

I want to be an actor. I'm taking an eight-week course at La Pasarela. I'm learning to walk and talk in front of a camera. A good model can do these things. An actor can, too. Many La Pasarela graduates get jobs doing TV commercials and magazine ads.

What are your plans for the future?

I don't know. Maybe I can do TV or 'radio commercials at first. At some point, I'd like to study acting here in Mexico or in Los Angeles.

Reading Skill - Recognizing Purpose

Before you read, ask yourself: What am I reading? (a newspaper article,an advertisement) Also ask yourself: Why am I reading this text? (for Information,for fun) These questions can help you be a better reader

A. Match the types of text with their purposes.

Type of Text Purpose: You read this text to...
1. newspaper article a. learn about something to buy.
2. a travel magazine b. learn about places to go on vacation.
3. a textbook c. get information about things happening in your school.
4. a student newsletter d. learn about things happening in your city or the world.
5. an advertisement e. learn new information about a school subject (e.g. math, science).

B. Look quickly at the website. Then answer the questions below.

  1. What is the purpose of this passage?
    Answer

    One purpose is to help students learn about continuing education/things they can learn after high school.

  2. What can you learn from this passage?
    Answer

    Generally students can learn about different types of training courses; about ways to continue education other than going to university.

C. Read the website. Think about your purpose for reading it.

Setting high standards.

As you begin this unit, set a goal with your classmates for reading fluency. Setting a goal together and then helping each other reach that goal can help you be a better reader.
Chapter - 1: Before You Read - School Days Chapter - 1: Reading Comprehension - Check Your Understanding

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