1 Close read the text below.

2 Then, in your own words, give three reasons why this cookbook should appeal to teenagers.

Unit 1 English Today: Reading

Watch out!

Make sure that you understand a text so that you are confi dent in answering the questions. Take time to close read important parts of the text several times until you feel you really understand them.

This lesson will help you to:

use close reading to obtain information

use a range of reading skills to read and understand texts.

Close reading is reading carefully to understand a text in detail.

When you are reading longer texts, you may need to use a range of reading skills.

• Skim the whole text to gain an overview of its content.

• Scan to � nd the part of the text that you need.

• Read that part of the text closely to � nd the details you need for your «answer.

Remember to read the questions carefully to decide which reading strategies will help you to � nd the answer.

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Reading

Using a range of reading skills

What’s cooking? Find out in this cool cookbook – written by a teenager, for teenagers! A kid’s gotta eat – and what better way to make sure that the food on your plate hits the spot than to make it yourself? Fifteen-year-old Sam Stern, with a bit of help from his mum, Susan, is more than happy to share dozens of his favourite recipes for all occasions. There are pancakes for breakfast and easy lunches like soup or salad to pack up for school. Quick meals like spaghetti or omelettes are best for busy school nights; for weekends there are serious dinners like homemade lasagne or whole roasted chicken. And don’t forget fancy, mouth-watering desserts; addictive but healthy snacks; and even special menus and suggestions to help keep your brain boosted during dreaded exam time. Especially geared toward teen readers, Cooking Up A Storm is bursting with over 120 healthy, tasty and simple recipes and food ideas and features a lively commentary from Sam, along with colourful photos of food preparation and the ultimate chef’s reward: feasting with friends.

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Read the questions below and decide what reading skills you will use to answer each one.

1 Will a teenager lose money if they carry out online surveys?

2 List the rewards can teenagers get for completing surveys.

3 Why are teenagers’ opinions valued?

4 ‘All Teen Paid Surveys o� ers is a list of websites which want teenagers to complete surveys, and what rewards they o� er in return.’ Is this true or false?

5 Which of the following is not given as a reward for completing a survey?

a) online music downloads b) jewellery c) cinema tickets d) cash

Now use the skills you chose to read the text and answer each question. Did you choose the right skills?

Skills for reading longer texts

Close reading

Activity 1

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