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(A) plight
(B) diagram
(C) fondness
(D) grace

12 (A) dejected (B) contented (C) disputed (D) contracted

13 (A) melancholy (B) mirthful (C) medieval (D) multiple

14 (A) To sum up (B) By far (C) On the contrary (D) In fact

15 (A) approve (B) beam (C) grin (D) frown 

16 What is the main argument of the passage? (A) The most effective way to read quickly is to eliminate subvocalization and eye movement. (B) Neuroscience supports speed reading as a valuable tool for increasing reading performance. (C) Speed reading techniques can significantly improve reading efficiency without affecting comprehension. (D) Speed reading claims are largely unsupported by scientific research, as comprehension decreases with increased speed.

17 According to the passage, which of the following is true about subvocalization? (A) It can be trained out of a reader without any effect on understanding. (B) It obstructs comprehension in speed reading. (C) It is an unnecessary habit that slows down reading without adding value. (D) It is essential for language processing and comprehension.

18 According to the passage, what does “natural reading processes cannot be bypassed” most likely mean? (A) Readers must eliminate subvocalization and eye movement to fully understand complex texts. (B) The brain follows specific steps to process a text, and skipping them reduces comprehension. (C) People will always succeed in remembering details of a text when speed reading. (D) The human brain must process a fixed number of words per minute to make speed reading possible.

19 Why do speed reading apps using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation fail to improve comprehension? (A) They encourage subvocalization, which limits the speed at which the brain can absorb texts. (B) They allow readers to focus too much on comprehension, reducing their ability to read quickly. (C) They require users to memorize large sections of texts, which slows down their reading speed. (D) They prevent natural eye movement, making it harder for the brain to process meaning efficiently.

20 According to the passage, what is the author’s attitude towards speed reading courses? (A) They are not supported by scientific research. (B) They should be taught in schools. (C) They can be useful in professional settings. (D) They are recommended for increasing reading efficiency.

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