From Poacher to Beekeeper

When you quickly skim read the questions and possible answers in PET Reading Part 3, you will understand the structure of the article. This will help you scan for answers to the questions later because you will know how to navigate the text.

step one: read the questions & answers

Quickly read the questions & answers and underline key words. (1 minute max).

As you underline, begin to think about the text.

You do this very quickly!

You want to form a very general idea about what the text might be about.

step two: predict the content!

Use the underlined keywords to make two or three general sentences in your mind about what you think the article is about. You will think (don't write) something like this:

step three: skim-read the text

You are now ready to skim read the text. Read the title and then the first and last sentence of each paragraph; rapidly skim over everything else. Your aim is to understand the structure of the article, which will help you find the answers later. Remember, you won’t need to read or understand every word.

drag-and-drop activity - what is the key focus of each paragraph?

step four: answer the questions

Now you are ready to answer the questions. Be sure you check out our other tips on answering Part 3!

why this exercise is useful

Understanding the structure of a text and reading the questions first are very helpful skills for improving your reading comprehension.

1. Better focus: when you know the questions before you read, you can focus on finding the right information. This helps you avoid getting distracted by unnecessary details in the text.
2. Easier understanding: by recognizing how a text is organized, you can see how ideas connect. This makes it easier to understand the main points and remember important information.
3. More effective reading: although it may seem like reading the questions first takes extra time, it actually helps you read more effectively. By knowing what to look for, you can find answers faster and with more confidence.

Overall, practising these skills will help you become a better reader. You’ll learn to read with purpose and improve your ability to understand different types of texts. Keep using these strategies, and you’ll see great results!