College English; Fast Reading (1) (New Edition) (with CD-ROM)

Author: Guo Jieke
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: When we read, our reading speed varies depending on the material and purpose. For example, if our goal is to understand an academic paper or a chapter of a textbook, our reading speed will naturally be slower than when reading a newspaper. In other words, reading speed depends on the purpose of reading. Additionally, there is a certain dialectical relationship between reading speed and reading comprehension, meaning that faster reading can lead to a corresponding decrease in comprehension. Therefore, our reading speed should be determined based on the reading purpose and the content of the material. When people read general books and periodicals, they do not always need to understand every detail or grasp every word. A more common requirement is to correctly understand the main idea of the article and grasp the key facts and relevant details. Under this premise, when we engage in fast reading, the accuracy of reading comprehension should not be lower than 70%. To improve reading speed, it is necessary to adopt the correct methods and discard harmful habits that hinder speed, such as subvocalizing each word as the eyes move along the line or softly pronouncing every word, as these greatly affect reading speed. Similarly, moving forward one word at a time with a finger is also not advisable, as it, like subvocalization, slows down reading speed.