B、every high-school student must take some practical abilitytraining courses
C、every public school offers the same academic subjects
D、the subjects every student takes may vary
Critical Reading
Critical reading applies to non- fiction writing in which the authorputs forth a position or seeks to make a statement. Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just understanding what an author is saying. 26____Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.
Consider the context of what is written. You may be readingsomething that was written by an author from目different culturalcontext than yours. Or.you may be reading something written sometime ago in a different time context than yours, 27____
Question assertions made by the author. Don't accept what is writtenat face value.28____Look for facts. examples, and statistics thatprovide support, Also look to see i the author has integrated thework of authorities.
Compare what is written with other written work on the subject,Look to see that what is written in consistent with what others have
written about the subject.29____
Analyze assumptions made by the author. Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions. Inmany cases. the author's assumptions are not directly stated.30____
Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not theassumption is valid.A. This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions.B. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the authorprovides sufficient support for any assertions made,C. Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying: and forming your own opinions about whatthe author i saying.D. In either case, you must recognize and take intoaccount anydifferences between your values and those represented by the author.E.If there are, inconsistencies. carefully. evaluate the support theauthor provides for the inconsistencies.F.In doing this. be certain that the sources ate credible.
Today's film makers emphasize special effects at the expense of thestory.()