Reading Comprehension Test

Why is speed reading useful for students?
1. They have a large amount of reading to do
2. They can impress their friends.
3. They have difficulty managing their time.
Speed reading decreases your understanding of the text because you are skimming.
1. True
2. False
What is the difference between someone who reads at an average speed and a speed reader?
1. The average reader recognizes words
2. The average reader takes in fewer blocks of words at a time
3. The average reader moves faster through the text
Which of the following can keep you from reading quickly?
1. moving your lips whilst you read
2. reading out loud
3. whispering while reading
4. All of the above
You should be able to read at least twice as fast as you talk.
1. True
2. False

Understanding Speed Reading