READING PHASE II ADEQUATE

Sample Tasks Examples

1. Read and understand messages

Read and understand

  • Personal written notes on greeting cards
  • Simple authentic notices and memos _ Read and answer questions

2. Read and understand instructions

Read and understand a wider variety of one step instructions

Write the missing word on the line.
Put these words in alphabetical order. DON'T WRITE IN THIS SPACE OFFICE USE ONLY
Please wait to be seated.
Please go to room 234 on the second floor.

3. Read and understand information

  • A table of contents - Find topics in index of picture dictionary
  • A directory for a clinic or office building
  • Products _ Read labels on common products
  • A personal information form
  • Traffic ticket - Find reason for ticket, amount if paid immediately and if not
  • Work schedule _ Find information about times and days of work

4. Read and understand written ideas and feelings

  • Read a 10 -12 sentence story or dialogue and
    • Indicate by T or F whether statements about the story or dialogue are true or false
    • Practice vocabulary by completing a cloze exercise
  • Work in groups. Read sentences of compliments. Think about the classmates in the room. Write names beside each compliment. Make sure that all of the classmates have their names written beside one compliment.
    You have a very nice smile.
    You are really helpful to others.
    You can spell English really well.
    You tell a good story.

    Read the compliments to the other students.
  • Read compliments included in:
    • A letter of reference
    • An employee evaluation
    • A thank you letter
    • A child's report card

Read the work schedule below. Write a short answer to each question.

  1. Is this the schedule for May 8-12 or May 15-19? ____________
  2. When is the day shift? ____________
  3. Does the afternoon shift start at 2 PM? ____________
  4. Which shift does Maryan work on Tuesday? ____________
  5. Who works with Sara on Wednesday? ____________

Manjit Gill was sick yesterday. He went to the doctor. Read the dialogue.

Doctor: Good Morning, Mr. Gill.
How are you?
Manjit: I’m really sick.
Doctor: How long have you been sick?
Manjit: Three days.
Doctor: What’s the matter?
Manjit: My throat hurts.
Doctor: Do you have pain in your chest?
Manjit: No, I don’t, but my ears are sore.
Doctor: Well. Let’s have a look. Your throat is inflamed and you have an ear infection. You need medication and rest.

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