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Key Reading Strategies
Skimming:
Quickly read the passage to understand the main idea.
Scanning:
Look for specific details or keywords.
Active Reading:
Underline key points, annotate, and summarize.
Practice Passage
Read the following passage:
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate. Covering over 5.5 million square kilometers, the Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest, home to an unparalleled diversity of species. The trees in the Amazon absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and release oxygen into the atmosphere. However, deforestation poses a significant threat to this vital ecosystem. Each year, large areas of the forest are cleared for agriculture, logging, and other human activities, which not only reduces biodiversity but also contributes to climate change.
Reading Exercise
Instructions:
Use skimming and scanning techniques to find the answers.
Questions
1. What is the Amazon rainforest often called?
2. What role does the Amazon rainforest play in the global climate?
3. What is a major threat to the Amazon rainforest?
4. How does deforestation affect biodiversity?
5. What is the main idea of the passage?