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2021年1月16日发(作者：韦丹)
5 Ways to Become a Better Reader
Language and literacy are among mankind’s greatest inventions.
Evolving and even dying over the course of human history,
languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes.
Today, surrounded by social media, television, movies,
billboards, and, of course, books, the ability to read and write is
crucial to forming an identity and expressing one’s feelings.
Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak
fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued
relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives.
Here are 5 ways to become a better reader.
1. Take it slow.
Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially
compared with others, but the truth is that the faster you read,
the less likely you are to comprehend fully what you’re reading.
The best readers are flexible—slowing down when needed,
especially if weighty concepts or unknown words are grouped
closely together—and always have a dictionary at hand. If you
get to the end of a paragraph and realize you haven’t absorbed
any of the information, do not hesitate to re-read the passage.
Reading is a lifelong process: learning to read closely and
slowly will help you become faster over time without missing
anything.
2. Read aloud. (最为重要)
When humans first began reading written words, it was unusual
to read in silence. Though generally inappropriate for
commuters or for late-night adventurers, reading out loud is
one of the best ways to improve your reading ability. You may
feel silly reading to your cat (or to no one at all), but once you
get into the rhythm of the author’s voice, you will begin to read
more accurately and with better vocal expression. Try listening
to the author reading their own work—you’ll be surprised to
find how clearly it comes through on the page.
3. Feel it.
Can you remember the first piece of writing that transported
you to another world? One of the most powerful moments in a
young, fluent reader’s life is learning to enter into the lives of
imagined heroes and heroines. Subtleties of language and
perspective become potent clues to deeper underlying
meanings, and are easy to miss for even the most seasoned
readers. As you read, let the language inform your pace, give
pause to important gestures and dialogue, and allow striking