Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day, 3rd Edition

13.
How was mail transported in the past? 
By horse
and foot.
14.
How is mail transported now? 
By truck, train,
and plane.
15.
How long does first-class mail take? 
Three days
or less.
16.
How long does Priority Mail take? 
Two days or
less.
17.
How long does Express Mail take? 
Overnight.
What a
long time!
3 services listed–
First class–3 days
Priority–2 days
Express–Overnight
Fastest
then
Are ther
e
other
services?
now

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S u m m a r y
Active reading is the first essential step to comprehen-
sion. Why? Because active reading forces you to really
see
what you’re reading, to look closely at what’s there.
Like a detective who arrives at the scene of a crime, if
you look carefully and ask the right questions (who,
what, when, where, how, and why), you’re on your way
to really comprehending what you read.
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G E T T I N G T H E E S S E N T I A L I N F O R M AT I O N
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Here are some suggestions for practicing the skills covered in this chapter throughout the day and even
the rest of the week. Try them!
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Mark up
everything you read throughout the day—the newspaper, a memo, a letter from a friend. Under-
line the key terms and ideas; circle and look up any unfamiliar words; write your reactions and ques-
tions in the margins. If possible, share these reactions with the writer and see if you can get answers
to your questions.
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Develop a