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Reading Comprehension

1. การอานอยางคราวๆ (Preview Reading)2. การเดาความหมายศพท (Guessing word meaning)3. การหาหวเรองและใจความสำาคญ (Finding the topic and the

main idea)4. การเขาใจรายละเอยด (Understanding the details)5. การใชคำาอางอง (Using reference words)6. การอานแบบ Scanning

1. การอานอยางคราวๆ (Previewing)หมายถง การทผอาน ด หรอสำารวจสวนตางๆ ของสงทอานกอนอาน

จรง (look before you read) จะชวยทำาใหเขาใจเรองทอานสามารถเขาใจเรอง ทอานไดดยงขน

Preview ขอความตอไปน โดยอานเฉพาะขอความทขดเสนใต และอยาลมอาน ตามขนตอนวธการ Previewing ดงกลาวขางตน

วธการ Previewing ขอความสนๆ

1. อานชอเรอง2. ดรปภาพประกอบ (ถาม)3. อาน 2-3 ประโยคแรกของ

ยอหนาทหนง4. อานบรรทดแรกของยอหนาถดๆ

Choose the best answer. Don’t look back at the passage.1. The camel can go without...............for a long time.

a. food b. water c. heatd. fat

2. It stores .......................in a hump.a. heat b. hair c. waterd. food

3. The ..........................camel has one hump.a. Arabian b. Bactrian c. desertd. Central Asian

4. Arabic has about 150 words to describe a camel because.............................

a. winter are cold there b. the camel lives in a hot desert

c. the camel is very important to them d. there are many kinds of camels

หลงจากตอบคำาถามแลว ใหยอนอานขอความทงหมดอกครงหนง ผอานจะสามารถเรยนรคอนขางมากเกยวกบขอความ

2. การเดาความหมายศพท (Guessing word meanings)การอานในชวตประจำาวนของคนเรานน ไมมใครทจะรความหมายของ

คำาทกคำาทอานในขอความได มโอกาสบอยครงทตองเดาศพทหรอคำาทไมร

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THE CAMELThe camel goes without water for a long

time. Some people think it stores water in its hump. This is not true, it stores food in its hump. The camel’s body changes the food into fat. Then it stores the fat in its hump. It cannot store the fat all over its body. Fat all over an animal’s body keeps the animal warm.

The Arabian camel has one hump. The Bactrian camel of Central Asia has two humps. It also has long hair because the winters are cold in Central Asia.

There is a lot of sand in the desert. The camel has long eyelashes. The sand cannot go

ความหมายจากเนอเรองทแวดลอมอย หรอบอกไดวาคำาทหายไปนนเปนคำาชนดใด

ในบทนจะใหเดาศพททหายไปจากเนอเรอง

A. Read the following passage. Then go back and guess a word to put in each space.

B. Read this passage. Some words are missing. After you read the passge, fill in the blanks with the words given.

planting spring exercisehammers placessky their season meanscan

3. การหาหวเรอง และใจความสำาคญ (finding the topic and main idea)

ในการอานควรถามตนเองวา กำาลงอานเกยวกบเรองอะไร (What am I reading about?) หรอหวเรองใด (What is the topic?) หว

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Peter had a wonderful birthday. His girl .........................bought him a new watch. His brother................ sister gave him a party. Peter’s mother .................... a special chocolate birthday cake, and all of his good .......................... came to

Spring is the season that stirs people’s hearts, minds, and bodies. Poets say (1).................... is a season of love. Athletes, both professional and amateur, like spring because they can (2)................... outdoors. Spring also brings the start of baseball (3).............................. . Astronomers like spring because the (4).................................. lights up with stars and planets. In April, stargazers (5)................. see Venus, Mercury, Mars and Saturn.

In spring, gardeners keep (6)................................ sights closer to the ground. To them, spring (7)................................ crocuses, tulips, and hyacinths. It also means getting the garden ready for (8)............................. vegetables.

เรองนนจะเปนสงทใหความคดอยางกวางๆในเรองนนๆ และทำาใหผอานเขาใจภาพรวมของเรองทอานทงหมดวาเกยวกบเรองใด และในขณะเดยวกน เมอบอกไดวากำาลงอานเรองอะไรผอานกตองรสาระสำาคญหรอใจความสำาคญ (Main idea) ของเรองนนๆดวย

3.1 หวเรอง (Topic)A. Topic of lists (หวเรองของเรองของรายการ

ตางๆ)หวเรองของรายการตางๆ สามารถหาไดโดยพจารณาจากราย

การนนๆ วา กลาวโดยรวมถงเรองอะไร หวเรองจะกวางและครอบคลมเรองยอยๆทงหมดEX. 1:

Topic of lists:...............................................

EX. 2:

Topic of lists: ..............................................

EX. 3:

Topic of lists: ................................................

EX. 4:

Topic of lists: ................................................

In each group of words, circle the topic. Try not to use the dictionary.

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New York

WashingtonCalifornia

practicing yogajogging

swimming jumping rope

ChevroletMazda

Ford PeugeotVolvo

ChristmasAmerican

HolidaysEaster

1. father, mother, cousin, brother, sister, grandmother, family, uncle, aunt

2. tennis, football, sports, swimming, baseball, skiing, volleyball

3. sixteen, number, seventy, eighteen, nine, ten, fifty-one

4. party, singing, food, music, people, dancing, laughing, games

5. Bangkok, Sydney, New York, Los Angeles, Moscow, City, Paris, Tokyo, London

6. airplane, jet, subway, ship, train, boat, bus, travel, metro

7. pens, books, class, pencil, blackboard, notebooks, desks, students, teacher

8. labs, medicine, nurse, beds, hospital, doctor, rooms, X-rays, patients

9. English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Latin, Greek, Arabic, Thai, German, Language

10. joy, fear, anger, sadness, homesickness, happiness, pride, feeling, envy, regret

B. Topics of Conversation (หวเรองของการสนทนา)

หากผพดและผฟงจบประเดนเรองราว หรอหวขอของการสนทนาได บคคลเหลานนยอมเขาใจเรองราวทสนทนากนเปนอยางด เชน

What is the topic of the conversation? (The patient’s broken leg)Where are they? (At the hospital / At the Clinic)

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A: When did this happen?B: Yesterday. I was playing tennis and I fell down.A: Can you move it at all?B: Only a little.A: Can you walk on it?B: No, it hurts too much.A: I think you’ll have to take an X-ray.

What are the words that helped you guess? (happen / fell down / Can you move it / Can you walk on it)

Read the conversation and answer the questions that follow.Conversation 1:

What is the topic of the conversation? ..........................................................................................................Where are they? .............................................................................................................................................What are the words that helped you guess? ..................................................................................................

Conversation 2:

What is the topic of the conversation? ...........................................................................................................Where are they? .............................................................................................................................................What are the words that helped you guess? ...................................................................................................Conversation 3:

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A: The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by 10.15.B: I can’t promise, but I’ll do my best.A: You’re just in time, $5.30

A: Does this bus go to the Victory Monument?B: No, you’ll have to get off at the bank, and take a 201.A: Can you tell me where to get

A: How many?B: Three.A: Do you have a reservation?B: No. A: Well, you’re lucky. I think we have some tables. Right this way.

What is the topic of the conversation? ..........................................................................................................Where are they? .............................................................................................................................................What are the words that helped you guess? ..................................................................................................

Conversation 4:

What are these people talking about? .............................................................................................................Where are they? ..............................................................................................................................................What are the words that helped you guess? .....................................................................................................

Conversation 5:

What are these people talking about? ............................................................................................................

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A: I’d like to book a flight to Sydney to morrow?B: I’ll have a look in the timetable for you.A: I need an economy class, please.B: BA Flight BA 9 M leaves at 8.00

A: How shall I cut it, sir?B: Very short all over, please.A: Shall I put

Where are they? ............................................................................................................................................What are the words that helped you guess?...................................................................................................

C. Topics of Paragraphs (หวเรองของขอความ)การอานขอความแตละยอหนา จำาเปนตองเขาใจถงหวเรองของ

ขอความ หรอขอความนนเกยวกบเรองอะไร หวเรองควรมความหมายครอบคลมเรองราวทงหมดของขอความและ ไมควรจะกวางหรอแคบจนเกนไป เชน

หวเรอง (Topic) เกยวกบ Mexico City ซงจะครอบคลมขอความทงหมด ถาเปน Mexican food จะแคบเกนไป เพราะกลาวไวประโยคสดทายเทานน ถาเปน Mexico กกวางเกนไป

Choose the best topic for each paragraph.1.

a. Air pollution b. Factories in Bangkok

c. Bangkok’s air pollution d. How cars cause air pollution

2.

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Mexico City is a popular place for tourists. Every year thousands of people go to Mexico City. They visit the old and beautiful buildings in this city. In the museums they learn about the history

All around the world large cities have the same problem. That problem is air pollution. Bangkok has very bad air. The air there is dirty and very unhealthy. Cars are one reason for dirty air. Many Thais now own their own cars and drive in the city.

The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These factories put a lot of smoke into

The kiwi lives only in New Zealand. It is a very strange bird because it cannot fly. The kiwi is the is the same size as a chicken. It has no wings or tail. It does not have any feathers like other birds.

a. A strange bird b. New Zealandc. The kiwi, like a chicken d. The kiwi, a

strange New Zealand bird

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a. Shopping malls b. Supermarketsc. Department stores d. Photography and

record shops

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a. Sports teams b. University nicknames

c. The Big Red and the Green Waved. The Hurricanes and the Cyclones

5.

a. A patient’s life b. A doctor’s decision

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Now, millions of people shop in malls all over the country. These malls contain supermarkets and large department stores. Small clothing stores cater to almost every poosible taste. Gift shops sell a wide variety of merchandise, ranging from inexpensive items to costly ones. Art and

Almost all universities have nicknames. Usually these nicknames are linked to sports teams. Some of the names are of colors. Two of these are Big Red and the Green Wave. Other nicknames are of natural disasters. Examples are

The job of a young doctor is not easy. Doctors often spend many hours with a patient. There are usually more patients waiting. So doctors do not have much free time during the day. They often have to work all night in hospital too. Or they may have to go somewhere suddenly when someone is ill. A doctor’s decision may mean life or death for

c. A doctor’s job d. A doctor and his patients

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a. Dangerous storms b. Hurricane windsc. The eye of the hurricane d. Hurricanes,

dangerous storm

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a. Cirrus clouds b. Cumulus cloudsc. Stratus clouds d. Kinds of clouds

3.2 ใจความสำาคญ (Main Idea)เปนการสรปความคดหลกทผเขยนตองการบอกแกผอาน และให

ขอมลเพมเตมเกยวกบหวเรองนนๆ ระวงอยาสรปใหกวางหรอแคบเกนไป ใจความทดนนควรครอบคลมหรอกลาวถงองคประกอบทกสวนของขอความ ตวอยาง เชน

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Hurricanes are dangerous storms. It is quite common for them to hit areas that extend hundreds of miles. Their powerful wind are called gales. Gales cause dreadful damage to property. Many people have lost their lives during these wild storms. It is wise to seek shelter when such a storm comes near. One should keep in mind that while the eye of the storm is calm, this does not

All clouds are made of many little drops of water. But not all clouds are alike. There are three kinds of clouds. Cirrus clouds are one kind. These are made of ice drops. They look very soft and light. Another kind of cloud is called a cumulus cloud. They are very large and deep and flat on the bottom. We usually see cumulus clouds on warm summer days and finally there are stratus clouds,

Cats and dogs are both popular pets. But cats are nicer pets in some ways. First cats are cleaner. They stay very clean and they do not make the house dirty. Cats are also quieter than dogs. They usually do not make a lot of noise. Cats are safer, too. Dogs sometimes bite people, but cats almost never do. And finally, cats are easier to take care of . You do

Topic: Cats and DogsMain idea: Cats are nicer than dogs in some ways.

Topic: Cats and Dogs เพราะพดถงสตวสองชนด และ ผเขยนไดบอกถงแงมมทวา Cats are nicer than dogs in some ways.

Topic sentence โดยปกตมกจะอยตอนตนของขอความ เชนเรอง Cats and Dogs และ Topic sentence ไดแก but cats are nicer pets in some ways. เปนตน แตกมปรากฏเชนเดยวกนวา Topic sentence อยตอนกลางหรอตอนทายของเรอง ดงนนควรฝกหา Topic sentence ดวย เพราะผเขยนมงหวงใหผอานสรปสาระสำาคญเอง

Read each paragraph and choose the best main idea sentence.1.

a. Bicycles are cheap to buy. b. Bicycles are better than cars.

c. Bicycles do not cause pollution. d. Bicycles are popular for many reasons.2.

a. There is a way to help remember people’s names.

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Bicycles are very popular today in many countries. Many people use bicycles for exercise. But exercise is only one of the reasons why bicycles are popular. Another reason is money. Bicycle are not expensive to buy. They do not need gas to make them go. In cities, many people like bicycles better than cars. With a bicycle, they never have to wait in

There is way to help you remember people’s names. When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember. For example, if you meet a Ms. Brown, say to yourself, “Ms. Brown has brown hair.” Or if you meet

b. When you meet someone new, think of them.c. If you meet a Ms. Brown, try to remember her.d. A Mr.Long will help you remember other people’s

names.3.

a. Won has the same sound as the word one.b. Write has the same sound as the word right.c. Some English words have the same sound but

different meaning.d. Some English words have both the same sound

and meaning.

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a. About 841 of the U.S. television stations are commercial stations.

b. There are two kinds of television stations in the United States.

c. The commercial television stations show ads to make money.

d. The public television station get some money from the government. 5.

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Some words in English have the same sound, but you write them differently, and they mean different things. Take the word won, for example. Won has the same sound as the word one, but it means some thing different and is written

There are two kinds of television stations in the United States. One kind is commercial. About 841 of the U.S. televisions are commercial stations. These stations are businesses. They show ads to make money. The other kind of television station is public. These stations do not show any ads. They get some money from the government. They also get money

India is a popular place for tourists. Every year thousands of people go there. They visit the old and beautiful buildings in this country. In the museums they learn about the history of India. And in the

a. India is a popular place for tourists. b. Thousands of people visit India.

c. The buildings in India are beautiful. d. The Indian food is delicious.6.

a. Forests are a place for a vacation.b. How the treesin the forest help clean the air.c. Forests give us wood for building and heating.d. Why forests are important in many ways.

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a. Factories pour poisonous, unwanted things into water.

b. Destruction of living space can be found everywhere.

c. Burning garbage turns the air unclean.d. Junkyard can be found throughout the

countryside.8.

a. Scientists know a lot about the earth.

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Large forests are important to us in many ways. They give us wood for building and heating. They are a home for many kinds of plants and animals. And for many city people, forests are a place to go for a vacation. They can breathe fresh air and sleep in a quiet place. But there is one more reason why

Some big factories pour poisonous, unwanted things into water, killing fish and endangering the water for drinking. Careless people who drop litter make public parks into dirty places. Burning garbage turns the air unclean for miles around. Junkyards, full of used, useless cars, can be found in large

Scientists know about the earth. For example, they under stand how mountians are made and what a volcano is. But they do not know when a volcano will send hot rock into the air. They may know about the outside of the earth. But they still are not sure about the inside. They are not sure

b. Scientists are not sure about how the earth was made.

c. Scientists still have many questions about the earth.

d. Scientists know when a volcano will send hot rock into the air.

4. การเขาใจรายละเอยด (Understanding the details)การเขาใจความหมายของแตละขอความนนนอกจากจะตองรเกยวกบ

ใจความสำาคญแลว ผอานตองสามารถเขยนรายละเอยดตางๆ (details) กบใจความสำาคญของเรองไดดวย

จดประสงคในการใหรายละเอยดของขอความมอย 3 ประการ คอ1. ทำาใหใจความสำาคญถกตองและแนชดยงขน2. ชวยบรรยายหรอขยายความคดหลกใหกวางออกไป3. ใหความกระจางหรออธบายใจความสำาคญอยางชดเจนการเชอมโยงรายละเอยดของขอความกบใจความสำาคญ มวธการ

ดงน1. อานประโยคแรกของยอหนาซงสวนใหญจะเปน Topic

sentence ทบรรจใจความสำาคญของเรองไว2. ตงคำาถามเกยวกบใจความสำาคญของเรอง โดยเรมตนคำาถามดวย

what, who, when, why หรอ how3. อานประโยคทเหลอในยอหนา และหารายละเอยดตางๆ ทตอบ

คำาถามใน ขอ 24. อานขอความทงหมดอกครงหนง ทบทวนเกยวกบใจความสำาคญ

และ รายละเอยดทสนบสนนตวอยาง

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Men had many ideas for telling time. One idea was to use rope made from plants. Knots were put in the rope at certain places. The rope was burned from knot to knot. The distance between knots was a certain amount of time. Another idea was to burn candles which melted from mark to mark. Usually the mark showed a half-an-hour or an hour. And finally, the hourglass was popular for

Main idea: Men had many idea for telling time.Question: What ideas did men have for telling time?Details: The details are : to use the rope, candles and hourglass for telling the time.

Read this passage and then fill in each blank with the best answer.

1. The passage is about...............................a. air pollution b. a big problemc. smoke from burning fuel d. diseases of

the heart and lungs2. Air pollution..........................

a. is not a problem b. hurts only peoplec. make air clean d. comes from

poison gases and dust3. Burning fuel comes from.........................

a. cough b. colds c. busesd. dust

4. Paragraph two is about ...........................a. air pollution is interesting b. people cause

air pollutionc. animals cause a big problem d. air pollution

comes from dirty building5. Dirty air is bad for ..............................

a. head and knees b. heart and lungsc. arms and legs d. hands and feet

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What is air pollution? It is dirt in the air. This is a big problem in some parts of the world.

What causes air pollution? People cause it by burning fuel in buses, cars, factories, homes, schools, and trains. The smoke from burning fuel has poison gases and dust. These enter the air and make it dirty.

Why is air pollution bad? The dirty air hurts people. It helps to cause more colds, coughs and

4. การใชคำาอางอง (Using reference words)โดยปกตในขอความตางๆมกไมนยมใชคำาเดยวซำาหลายครง แตจะใช

คำาอนๆ ซงมความหมายเดยวกนหรอใกลเคยงกนPronouns (สรรพนาม)เปนคำาทใชแทนคำานามทกลาวถง ซงมความสำาคญตอการอาน โดยจะ

ทำาใหผอานเขาใจมากยงขนเชน I, we, he, she, it, they, them, him, her, this, that, these, thoseA.

B.

Exercise I: In these sentences, the pronouns are underlined. Circle the referent.1. Rosebud is a small town in New Jersy. It looks like many other towns in the United States.2. John Wayne died but he did not leave us. America and the world lost a film giant when he died, but his spirit and his film contributions will remain for years to come.3. Dr. Diamond is married to Susan Diamond. She is a scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry. She works in laboratory in New York City.4. Most people in the United States speak only one language, English. They do not learn to speak a second language.

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Ann lives in Sydney. She has an apartment near the park. Ann jogs in the park. She thinks that jogging is good for her. So she jogs everyday.

Jogging is good for your health for a few reasons. It is good for your heart. If you do it a few days a week, your heart will be stronger. It is also good for your legs. And many people believe it is

5. Circus clowns are trained in special schools. There they learn how to apply makeup for sad or happy faces.

Exercise 2: In this passage, the pronouns are underlined. Write the pronouns and referents on the lines below.1.

Pronouns Referents1. ...................... .............................................................................................................................2. ...................... .............................................................................................................................3. ...................... .............................................................................................................................4. ...................... .............................................................................................................................5. ...................... .............................................................................................................................6. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

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Pronouns Referents1. ...................... .............................................................................................................................2. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

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Elephants are kind animals. When one of them has hurt itself and cannot pull itself on to its feet, the other elephents lift it up and help it to walk.

Some people say that elephants have very good memories. They say that they always

All big town have parks. These are big gardens with a lot of paths. People go there to walk, to look at the flowers and to breathe the clean air. When people want a quiet walk, they know where to go. But young people like to do

3. ...................... .............................................................................................................................4. ...................... .............................................................................................................................5. ...................... .............................................................................................................................6. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

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Pronouns Referents1. ...................... .............................................................................................................................2. ...................... .............................................................................................................................3. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

4.

Pronouns Referents1. ...................... .............................................................................................................................2. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

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What is the sky? Where is it? What is above the sky? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? People have been asking these questions for thousanda of years. They have been

Every year, in the middle of April, thousands of people go to Boston. They go to run the Boston Marathon. This one of the oldest road races in the United States. It began in 1897.

Each year, more runners join the Boston Marathon. They came from every part of the world.

The Boston race is 26.2 miles, or 42 kilometers. The runners go through thirteen towns during the race. It ends in the center of Boston.

3. ...................... .............................................................................................................................4. ...................... .............................................................................................................................5. ...................... .............................................................................................................................6. ...................... .............................................................................................................................7. ...................... .............................................................................................................................8. ...................... .............................................................................................................................9. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

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Pronouns Referents1. ...................... .............................................................................................................................

6. การอานแบบ ScanningScanning เปนเทคนคทใชในการพฒนาการอานเรวเพอหาคำาตอบ

ใหกบคำาถามทตองการรเทานน เราใชทกษะนในการหาหมายเลขโทรศพท ดวยการมองทอกษรแรกของชอแลวกวาดสายตาไปตามรายชอนนอยางรวดเรวจนกระทงพบหมายเลขทตองการ นอกจากนยงใชในการหา ดรรชนของหนงสอ, รายชอภาพยนตรและรายการโฆษณาหรอขาวจาก

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The park police officer often meets dangerous people. Some people go to the park to steal. Other people are there to sell drugs. And sometimes serious gun fights start in the park. The park police

หนงสอพมพ รวมทงการหาคำา สถานท หรอ ชอ (จากพจนานกรม, แผนท และรายการ) เวลาหรอวนท (จากตารางกำาหนดเวลา และปฏทน) หรอสถต(จากตาราง, แผนภาพ และแผนภม)

Scanning ไมใชทกษะการอานเพอหาใจความสำาคญของเรอง แตเปนวธการหารายละเอยด (Details) ของขอความโดยมงทจะตอบคำาถามทตองการรเทานน ดงนน หากผอานไดฝกทกษะ Scanning จนเกดความชำานาญจะมประโยชนอยางมากในการทำาขอสอบรวมทงการอานขอความทพบในชวตประจำาวนตางๆ หรอแมแตการอานคำาถามของขอความกอนแลวหาคำาตอบในเนอเรองทยาวขน กจะทำาใหจบใจความหรอหาคำาตอบไดอยางรวดเรว

Read the following information texts and answer the questions that follow them.A.

1. The ad is about...........................a. jobs b. services c. industriesd. sales

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SALESREPRESENTATIVE

- Male, 25-35 years- At least 2 years experience in electronics or machiery- Fluent in written and spoken English - Own transport is advantageousPlease send your resume with resent photo to:

SINGAPORE RYOSAN PTE., LTD.,

ROOM NO.1207, B.B. BUILDING,

NO. 54 ASOKE ROAD,SUKHUMVIT 21,

URGENTLY REQUIREDACCOUNTANT

- Male/Female, age between 22-27- Graduate in Accounting & Finance- Experience of 2 years in accounting- Fluent in both spoken and written English-Good knowledge of computer is essentialApply in writing or in person with resume, recent photo and expected salary to:

USHA SIAM STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

888/117 Mahatun Plaza Bldg, 11th FloorURGENTLY REQUIRED

GARMENT EXPORT OFFICER

- Commercial or university graduated- Good command of written and spoken English- Work experience in garment trade is a mustPlease send application letter stating qualifications, experience, telephone number with recent

URGENTLY REQUIRED1 SECRETARY

- Female, age 22-30 years old- Good command of English- Knowing French is an advantage - At least 1 year’s experience- Good SalaryInterested person please contact:

MISS MONRUDEE.135 Soi Charoenmitr,

Sukhumvit 63, prakanong,

Bangkok 10110

2. Which position is offered for only a woman?a. Sales representative b. Secretaryc. Garment export officer d. Accountant

3. Which position is offered for a man of 30?a. Sales representative b. Sedretaryc. Garment export officer d. Accountant

4. Which of the four ads wants a person who has good knowledge of computer?

a. MISS MONRUDEEb. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENTc. SINGAPORE RYOSAN PTE., LTD.d. USHA SIAM STEEL INDUSTIES LIMITED

5. What will you do if you want to apply for a job?a. Preparing for an interview.b. Reading for information in the newspaper.c. Sending an application with resume and recent

photo.d. Work experience in both electronics and

business.

B.

6. What time can you watch the morning news?a. 5.30 b. 6.00 c. 7.00d. 8.00

7. How many programmes are there in the morning?

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CHANEL 11English FM 88 MHZ05.30Sukhothai Thammathirat Open

University Programme06.00Sawasdee Wanmai Early Morning News07.00Ramkhamhaeng University Programme08.00Education Ministry Programme16.30Cartoon16.40Science Programme17.00Education Ministry Programme19.30Local & International News21.00Moonlighting Series21.05TAT Programme22.00Sara Bantoeng23.00Documentary23.15Ramkhamhaeng University Programme23.45Daen Dontree Music

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 58. When can children watch cartoon?

a. In the morning b. In the afternoon c. At nightd. All day

9. How long does the programme Sara Bantoeng last?a. 20 minutes b. half an hour c. 45

minutes d. an hour10. What are the most parts of Channel 11 programmes about?

a. Education b. Entertainment c. Agriculture d. News

C.

11. Which restaurant will not open on Sunday?a. TOTO b. BOBBY’S ARMSc. HAUS MUNCHEN d. LE BANYAN

12. Whic restaurant will you go to if you want to have German food?

a. TOTO b. BOBBY’S ARMSc. HAUS MUNCHEN d. LE BANYAN

13. What can you order when you go to TOTO?a. Italian food b. British food c.

German food d. French food14. Where can you have drinks?

a. TOTO b. BOBBY’S ARMSC. LE BANYAN d. Both a and b

15. Where can you listen to music?a. TOTO b. BOBBY’S ARMSc. HAUS MUNCHEN d. LE BANYAN

D.

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

INFORMATION 0-2573-0315POLICE 0-2573-4532HEALTH CENTER 0-2573-6898RAILWAY STATION 0-

16. Which number would you can call to talk to a doctor?

a. 0-2573-0315 b. 0-2573-4532 c. 0-2573-6898 d. 0-2573-544717. Which number would you call for help?

a. 0-2573-4532 b. 0-2573-6898 c. 0-2573-5839 d. 0-2573-108118. Which of the following list would you find if you want to know a telephone number not listed in the directory?

a. POST OFFICE b. HEALTH CENTER c. POLICEd. INFORMATION

E.

19. Which of the following pages would contain a story about boxing?

a. 8-10 b. 11-14 c. 15-20d. 21-24

20. Which of the pages would you find where to have lunch?

a. 8-10 b. 11-14 c. 21-24d. 6-7

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INDEXCOVER STORY

3EDITORIAL 5BUSINESS 6-7LOCAL NEWS

8-10ENTERTAINMENT

11-14

EXERCISES.TOPIC OF THE LISTSIn each group of words, circle the topic. Try not to use the dictionary.1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10.

TOPICS OF CONVERSATION

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striking outwalkinghitting a foulplaying base ballhitting a

novelbooksbiographymysterytextbook

ironsvacuumstoastersblendersapplia

examsdiscussionsexercisesclassworkquizze

angersadnesshomesicknessfeelingenvypridefear

uncleauntgrandmotherbrothersisterfamily

benchsofarockerlounge chaircouch

jewelryearringcuff linkpincharm

BuddhismIslamChristianityHinduismReligions

HondurasMaltaCyprusJamaicaCountries

Read the conversation and answer the questions.1.

What are these people talking about? ..............................................................................................................

2.

What is the topic of this conversation? ...........................................................................................................

3.

What are these people talking about? ..............................................................................................................Where are they? ...............................................................................................................................................

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A: Was it a girl or a boy?B: A girl. She’s eight pounds and very healthy!A: When will they come home from the hospital?B: I’m going to bring them home

Husband: We want to rent a house.Realtor: Do you have children?Wife: Yes, we do. We have four children.Realtor: How much space do you need?Husband: We need three bedrooms.Realtor: I have a house for you. It’s near a school. Do you want to see it?

A: Do you think Mom and Dad will be late?B: No. Air India is always on time.A: But it’s raining so hard and the weather is even worse in New York.B: Don’t worry. The airline agent will tell us if they’re going to be late.

4.

What are these people talking about? .............................................................................................................Where are they? ..............................................................................................................................................

5.


6.

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A: May I help you?B: Yes, I want to mail a package.A: Where are you sending it?B: I’m sending it to New York City. How much is it?A: It’s two dollars and fifty-seven cents.

A: Did you understand everything today?B: No. I’m so confused!A: So am I.B: This test is going to be difficult.A: Maybe we should go to the language lab this afternoon.B: Good idea. I need more practice.

A: Well, what do you think?B: The color is perfect on you.A: What about the style?B: It’s a very popular style.A: How does it look on me?B: It looks great on you. It looks great on everybody.A: You don’t think I look funny on it?B: Not at all. You look very nice.


7.

What are these people talking about? .............................................................................................................Where are they? ..............................................................................................................................................8.

What are these people talking about? .............................................................................................................9.

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A: Look at the long line! Do you think we’ll get in?B: I think so. Some of these people already have tickets.A: How much are the tickets?B: Only $2.50 for the first show. I’ll pay.

A: We received a note from Ann’s teacher today.B: What did she say?A: She wanted to talk to us. Ann’s having problems in reading.B: Hmm. That’s an important subject. We need to cooperate with the teacher.A: I think so, too. I called the school. I make an appointment for Monday

Wife: These bills are too high. We need to set up a budget.Husband: Why? How much did we spend last month?Wife: I don’t know. That’s the problem!Husband Well, this is the end of the

What are these people talking about? .............................................................................................................10.

What are these people talking about? .............................................................................................................

TOPICS OF PARAGRAPHSChoose the best topic of each paragraph from the choices given.

1. It is easy to make a good cup of tea. Just follow these steps. First, boil some water. Next put some hot water in the tea pot to warm it. Pour the water out of the pot and put in some tea leaves. You will need one teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup of tea you want. Then pour the boiling water into the tea pot. Cover the pot and wait for a few minutes. Now the tea is ready to drink.

a. How to make good tea. b. How much tea to use.

c. How to boil water. d. A good cup of tea.

2. Large forests are important to us, in many ways. They give us wood for building and heating. They are a home for many kinds of plants and animals. And for many city people, forests are a place to go for a vacation. People can learn about nature there. Thay can breathe fresh air and sleep in a Quiet place.

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A: When will you go to the bank?B: I’ll go to the bank on Monday morning.A: Why?B: I’m out of cash. I’ll need some money for the week.A: O.K. I’ll cash a check for you. How much will you need?B: I’ll need $50.A: All right. I’ll try to remember.

But there is one more reason why forests are important for everyone. The leaves on the trees in a forest help clean the air. Dirty air is a problem in many parts of the world. Without our forests this problem might be much worse.

a. Large forests. b. The importance of forests.

c. Taking vacations in forests. d. Kinds of plants and animals in forest.

3. The first real bicycle was made in Scotland. It was built in 1839 by a man named Macmillan. His bicycle had two wheels like a modern bicycle. But it was much more difficult to ride. It was heavier because it was made of wood and iron. It did not have rubber tires like a modern bicycle. Instead, it had wooden wheels. This made it very uncomfortable on bumpy road. But Macmillan was lucky about one thing; he could not get a flat tire!

a. Bicycles b. Bicycle wheelsc. The first bicycle d. Bicycles in

Scotland

4. Last year I started preparing for Christmas in July. I began shopping in the summer. I could not bear the Christmas rush. At Christmas there are too many lines, too many people pushing and shoving, and too many crowded stores. In July there is no snow, no Santa, and no cold weather, but otherwise, everything is perfect for starting my Christmas shopping.

a. Crowded stores b. Christmas shopping

c. Preparing for shopping d. Early Christmas shopping5. In the United States orange juice is one of the most popular cold drinks. Most of the oranges for juice grow in Florida. In many homes around the country, orange juice is always served at breakfast time. It is also a

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favorite snack at any time of the day. When there is bad weather in Florida the whole country knows about it. Bad weather in Florida means fewer oranges. And that means more expensive orange juice!

a. Cold drinks in the United States. b. Orange juice in the United States.

c. Bad Weather in Florida. d. Bottled orange juice.

6. Some of the largest trees in the world are in California. These are called redwood trees. Redwood National Park is a large forest of redwood trees. Visitors in the park can walk and drive through the forest to look at the trees. Some redwoods are hundreds of years old. These old trees are very tall. They are also very wide at the bottom. One tree has a large hole in the bottom. The hole is so big that you can drive a car through it.

a. Parks in California. b. The age of redwoods.

c. Largest trees in the world. d. Redwood trees in California.

7. A month ago I wrote to a computerized dating service. I wanted to find the perfect mate, and I decided to give the computer a chance to help me. I filled out a five-page questionnaire about my social, educational, physical, and religious background. Within two weeks the dating service sent three names to me. Each one of these people was supposed to be a match for me. Can you guess what happened when I met my first date?

a. Going out on dates. b. Finding a perfect mate.

c. Filling out a questionnaire. d. Using a computerized dating service.

8. Have you ever seen children in costumes and masks ringing doorbells and crying out, “Trick or

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Treat?” This is a very common sight every year on October 31. The children are celebrating Halloween. On this holiday children dress up as witches, ghosts, goblins, and other characters. They ring doorbells and ask for a piece of candy or some bubble gum or even a few pennies. It they do not receive a treat. They may play a trick on the person or on the house.

a. Ringing doorbells. b. Celebrating Halloween.

c. Witches, ghosts and goblins d. An annual holiday on October 31st.

9. Galileo was one of the first modern scientists. He was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1564. At first he studied philosophy. But later he studied mathematics and astronomy. He was very interested in the way the earth and other planets move around the sun. He found out several important facts about our world. He also started a new of working in science. Before Galileo, scientists did not do experiments. They just guessed about how something happened. But Galileo was different. He did not just make guesses. He did experiments and watched to see what happened.

a. Why Galileo was an important scientist. b. Important facts about our world.

c. A new way of working in science. d. How planets move around the sun.

10. It is very important to use water carefully. Here are some ways you can use less water. First, you should be sure you turn off the faucet tightly. They should not drip in the bathroom or kitchen sink. Second, you should not keep the water on for a long time. You should turn off while you are doing something else. It should be off while you are shaving or brushing your teeth. It should also be off while you are washing the dishes. Finally, in the summer you should water your garden in the

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evening. That way you will not lose a lot of water. During the day the sun dries up the earth too quickly.

a. How to turn off the faucets. b. Ways to wash the dishes.

c. Ways to use less water. d. How to shave and brush your teeth.

FINDING MAIN IDEARead the paragraph and choose the best main idea sentence.

1.

a. Factories pour poisonous, unwanted things into water.

b. Destruction of living space can be found everywhere.

c. Burning garbage turns the air unclean.

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Some big factories pour poisonous, unwanted things into water, killing fish and endangering the water for drinking. Careless people who drop litter make public parks into dirty places. Burning garbage turns the air unclean for mile around. Junkyards full of used, useless cars, can be found in

d. Junkyards can be found throughout the countryside.

2.

a. There is a way to help remember people’s names.

b. When you meet someone new, think of them.c. If you meet a Ms. Brown, try to remember her.d. A Mr. Long will help you remember other

people’s names.

3.

a. Lavoisier was a scientist. b. Lavoisier used science to improve farming.

c. Lavoisier was a great man in many ways. d. Lavoisier helped change the taxes and

money in France.

4.

a. Clothes of the 1800s were beautiful.b. Clothes are made of man-made cloth.c. Today women wear dresses with long skirts.

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There is a way to help you remember people’s names. When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember. For example, if you meet a Ms. Brown, say to yourself, “Ms. Brown has brown hair”. Or if meet a

Lavoisier is best known as a chemist. He learned some very important fact about chemistry. And he gave names to many chemicals. These are the same names we use today. Some of Lavoisier’s other ideas were important, too. He used science to improve farming. He also worked on a way improve France’s banks and government. He helped to make

Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses. The dresses all had long skirts. But today women do not always wear dresses with long skirts. Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between 1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton,

d. Clothes today are different from the clothes of 1800s.

5.

a. Cities began to have money problems.b. The rich people did not pay city taxes.c. Cities had less money for schools and housing.d. People did not take good care of their streets and parks.

6.

a. Medicinal drugs taken before driving may be dangerous.b. A poor driver might cause an accident.c. Many drugs cause you to think more slowly.d. Take medicines only as directed.

7.

a. People put on warmer clothing in cold weather.b. People can turn on the heaters in their vehicles.c. Wild animals find ways to survive in cold weather.d. Animals store food in advance, to prepare for winter.

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Cities began to have many serious problems. The rich people and the businesses did not pay city taxes, anymore. The poor people could not pay much money in taxes. So cities had less money for schools and housing. Sometimes they could not pay their

Medicinal drugs may cause you to be a poor driver. You might even cause an accident. Some drugs may make a sick person think he or she can drive. But many drugs cause you to think more slowly and some even harm your vision. So remember that drugs can affect your driving. Be careful! Drive only when you are sure that drugs

In cold weather people put on warmer clothing and stay indoors. They can turn on the heaters in their cars or other vehicles. Wild animals, however, find a variety of ways to survive in cold weather. Some leave for a warmer climate. Others crawl into caves or other shelters and sleep until spring.

8.

a. Cats and dogs are popular pets.b. Cats are nicer than dogs in some ways.c. Cats do not make a lot of noise.d. Dogs sometimes bite people.

9.

a. Parents enjoy country fairs.b. Country fairs are purely American events.c. The entire family enjoy themselves on the midway.d. People of all ages have fun at country fairs.

10.

a. Teenagers who love dance spend hours there.b. People in 20’s & 30’s find discos the place to be.c. Everyone likes “up” atmosphere.d. Lively disco attract many people.

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are nicer pets in some ways. First, cats are cleaner. They stay very clean and they do not make the house dirty. Cats are also quieter than dogs. They usually do not make a lot of noise. Cats are safer, too. Dogs sometimes bite people, but cats almost

Country fairs appeal to the entire family. Children are attracted by the ferries wheels and merry-go-rounds. Dad and Grandpa are interested in seeing the livestock exhibits, while Mom and Grandma want to find out if there preserved fruits and vegetables have won a blue ribbon. Later, the

Teenagers who love to dance spend hours there. People in their twenties and thirties, who enjoy the music and who like to dance, find disco the place to be. Everyone likes the disco’s up

SCANNING FOR DETAILS

Read the following passage and answer the questions given.

1. What has made Tom unhappy all the week?a. A letter b. The police c. The bicycle

d. The station2. What was Tom asked to do last Tuesday?

a. To go to school b. To call at the railway station

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Tom has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police. In the letter he was asked to call at the station. Tom wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went to the station and now he is worried any more. At the station, he was told by a smiling policeman that his bicycle has been found. Ten days ago, the policeman told him that the bicycle was picked up in a small village fifty kilometers away. Tom was most surprised

c. To go to the police station d. To call at the hospital3. Did Tom do what he was asked to?

a. No, he didn’t. b. Yes, he did.c. He was not sure. d. None is correct.

4. What was Tom told about?a. His school. b. His friend. c. His trip.d. His friend.

5. How far is the small village?a. Fifty miles b. Fifty kilometers. c. Fifteen

miles. d. Fifteen kilometers6. What surprised Tom?

a. The policeman wanted to see him. b. He received a letter from the police.

c. His parents wanted to meet him. d. His bicycle was found.

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