9 Questões de Compreensão geral e específica: leitura rápida (skimming, scanning)

Skim the paragraph below and write its main idea in one concise sentence: 'Urban parks offer recreational spaces, reduce pollution, and support local wildlife, improving quality of life in cities.'

1. A) Urban parks contribute to urban sprawl and environmental degradation.
2. B) Urban parks improve city life by providing recreation, reducing pollution, and supporting local wildlife.
3. C) Urban parks only exist to promote commercial activities and boost profits.
4. D) Urban parks are primarily for parking vehicles and increasing traffic in cities.
5. E) Urban parks decrease animal populations by removing their natural habitats.

Read the short paragraph quickly (skimming) and state its main idea in one sentence. "City bike-sharing systems have expanded rapidly in recent years. Users cite convenience for short trips and growing environmental awareness as the main reasons for choosing bikes over cars."

1. A) Saturday opening hours are from 10:00 to 18:00.
2. B) The museum is closed all day on Saturday.
3. C) Bike-sharing systems are rapidly expanding because they provide a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to cars for short urban trips.
4. D) The museum opens at 9:00 on Saturday.
5. E) The museum is open for 12 hours on Saturday.

Read quickly (skimming) the short passage and state its main idea. "Many cities encourage cycling to reduce traffic and pollution. Bike lanes and rental schemes have increased ridership and improved air quality in urban centers." What is the main idea of the passage?

1. A) Bike lanes have no impact on air quality in urban areas.
2. B) The passage focuses solely on public transport improvements.
3. C) Cities discourage cycling due to high traffic levels.
4. D) Cycling is banned in all major urban centers.
5. E) Cities promote cycling to cut traffic and pollution, improving urban air quality.

Scan the announcement to find the specific information requested. "University library hours: Weekdays — opens 8:00 AM, closes 10:00 PM. Weekends — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM." At what time does the library close on weekdays?

1. A) The library opens later on weekdays than on weekends.
2. B) The library opens at 9:00 AM on weekdays.
3. C) The library is closed all day on weekends.
4. D) The library closes at 6:00 PM on weekdays.
5. E) 10:00 PM.

Read the passage and analyze the author's stance: 'The mayor argues that new highway construction will boost commerce, though critics warn it will displace neighborhoods and harm the environment.' Identify the author's stance (pro, con, or mixed) and cite two textual elements that justify your classification.

Scan the sentence and provide only the year mentioned: 'Founded in 1998, the start-up reached international markets within five years.'

1. A) 1998
2. B) Founded in 1995, the start-up took ten years to reach international markets.
3. C) Founded in the 21st century, the start-up was an instant failure.
4. D) Founded in 1998, the start-up closed its doors the same year.
5. E) Founded in 2000, the start-up struggled to find its market.