Reading
This technique involves reading a text quickly to get the general idea or "gist" without worrying about details.
What is Skimming?
"Mama, just killed a man... Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead."
What is Bohemian Rhapsody? (Queen)
A portable computer that you can carry in a backpack, which has a physical keyboard and a trackpad
What is a Laptop?
A round dough base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
What is Pizza?
Name the country where the city is located
Paris.
What is France?
The result of mixing the colors Blue and Yellow.
What is Green?
This technique involves looking through a text rapidly to find specific information, such as a date, a name, or a number.
What is Scanning?
"Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof / Because I'm happy..."
What is Happy? (Pharrell Williams)
A social media platform primarily used for sharing photos and videos, known for its "Stories" and "Reels."
What is Instagram?
A long curved yellow fruit that is white inside. It is a common ingredient in smoothies and bread.
What is a Banana?
Name the country where the city is located
Tokyo.
What is Japan?
The name of the longest river in the world (or usually contested with the Amazon).
What is the Nile?
Words like "however," "therefore," "on the other hand," and "consequently" that guide the reader through the text's logic are known as this.
What are Discursive Markers (or Connectors)?
"Billie Jean is not my lover / She's just a girl who claims that I am the one..."
What is Billie Jean? (Michael Jackson)
A professional social networking site used for job hunting and career development.
What is LinkedIn?
Rice, vinegar, sugar, salt, nori (seaweed), and raw fish or vegetables.
What is Sushi?
Name the country where the city is located
Rio de Janeiro.
What is Brazil?
The British author who wrote the "Harry Potter" book series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This is the ability to "read between the lines" to understand information that is not explicitly stated by the author.
What is Inference?
"Hello, it's me / I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet..."
What is Hello? (Adele)
This wearable technology fits on your wrist and tracks your steps, heart rate, and sleep.
What is a Smartwatch (or Fitbit/Apple Watch)?
Mashed avocados, lime juice, onions, cilantro, and tomatoes.
What is Guacamole?
Name the country where the city is located
Sydney.
What is Australia?
The chemical symbol for water.
What is H2O?
This term refers to the central part of a phrase (usually the noun or verb) that carries the most important meaning.
What is the Semantic Nucleus?
"Load up on guns, bring your friends / It's fun to lose and to pretend..."
What is Smells Like Teen Spirit? (Nirvana)
This is the "brain" of the computer, where most calculations take place (The acronym is CPU).
What is the Central Processing Unit?
Espresso coffee, ladyfingers (biscuits), mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, and cocoa powder.
What is Tiramisu?
Name the country where the city is located
Cairo.
What is Egypt?
The year the Titanic sank.
What is 1912?