Intermediate reading drills are designed to enhance your comprehension and fluency in English. These exercises will help you understand more complex texts and improve your reading speed.

Reading Strategies

  • Skimming: Glance over the text to get the main idea.
  • Scanning: Look for specific information quickly.
  • Understanding the Context: Pay attention to the author's purpose and the historical or cultural context.
  • Vocabulary Building: Use dictionaries or context clues to understand new words.

Sample Exercise

Read the following excerpt from a novel and answer the questions that follow:

"It was a dark and stormy night; the rain was pouring down in torrents. The wind was howling and the trees were bending almost double. Sir Thomas Moreton sat by the fire, his face lit up by the flickering flames. He was deep in thought, his mind racing as he tried to make sense of the events that had unfolded over the past few weeks."

Questions:

  1. What is the weather like in the excerpt?
  2. What is Sir Thomas Moreton doing?
  3. What is the author's tone?

Expand Your Reading

To further develop your reading skills, consider exploring the following resources:

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