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Important Reading Test Terminology Paragraph: A group of sentences organized around a topic, a main idea about the topic, and details that support the main idea. Topic: The overall subject of a paragraph. Main Idea: A statement that tells the author’s point about the topic. The main idea provides the message of a given paragraph or the argument that is being made about the topic. Details: The specific information about the main idea or support for the main idea. (Finding the Main Idea May 2009; g: ASC Eng/Read)

How to Find the Main Idea Ask yourself the question: What is the overall message or argument being made by the author about the topic of this paragraph? Main Idea = Topic + Author’s Point about the Topic (Finding the Main Idea May 2009; g: ASC Eng/Read)

How to Find the Topic Ask yourself the question: What or who is this paragraph about? (Finding the Main Idea May 2009; g: ASC Eng/Read)

Turn to the correct page in your book Consider the development of a main idea as you read.

Read Article You will have ten minutes to read the passage This slide will move forward automatically

1. Read the sentence from the article. The event convinced Warner that what happened with "Dr. Who" was just the tip of the iceberg. What can be inferred from the above sentence? The screening of "Dr. Who" led to an interest among people to watch concerts in theaters. The screening of "Dr. Who" showed a new way to connect with the audiences. It helped popularize the show among audiences across the country. It revolutionized the screening of "cult classics" in theaters.

2. Select the paragraph from "New Satellite Network Launched" that discusses how the digital delivery of movies will help theaters reduce costs considerably. A. The digital delivery of movies has long been the goal of studios and theaters, most of which have already installed digital projectors. B. For decades, most movies were delivered on heavy, bulky spools of actual film, which could weigh up to 25 pounds. More recently, most movies were stored on digital hard drives and sent to theaters across the country, a costly and time-consuming process. C. The new system significantly reduces the price of showing movies in theaters. Ten to 15 years ago, it cost about $2,500 to deliver a film print to a theater. By comparison, it costs about $200 to $250 to distribute digital hard drives to movie theaters. D. Delivering movies and TV shows by satellite is even cheaper. About 75 percent of the screens from major theater companies can show movies and other entertainment using the satellite network.

3. Which of the following BEST supports one of the central ideas of the article? A. In late November, "Dr. Who: The Day of the Doctor" came to theaters. Fans did too. B. A new satellite network makes it possible to send live entertainment to most theaters in America. C. Until recently, most theaters didn't have the technology to make live broadcasts possible. D. About 75 percent of the screens from major theater companies can show movies and other entertainment using the satellite

4. Screening of which of the following might be a difficult task for theater owners? A. video game tournaments B. mixed martial arts fights C. World Cup soccer games D. science fiction TV shows

Answers

1. Read the sentence from the article. The event convinced Warner that what happened with "Dr. Who" was just the tip of the iceberg. What can be inferred from the above sentence? A. The screening of "Dr. Who" led to an interest among people to watch concerts in theaters. B. The screening of "Dr. Who" showed a new way to connect with the audiences. C. It helped popularize the show among audiences across the country. D. It revolutionized the screening of "cult classics" in theaters.

2. Select the paragraph from "New Satellite Network Launched" that discusses how the digital delivery of movies will help theaters reduce costs considerably. A. The digital delivery of movies has long been the goal of studios and theaters, most of which have already installed digital projectors. B. For decades, most movies were delivered on heavy, bulky spools of actual film, which could weigh up to 25 pounds. More recently, most movies were stored on digital hard drives and sent to theaters across the country, a costly and time-consuming process. C. The new system significantly reduces the price of showing movies in theaters. Ten to 15 years ago, it cost about $2,500 to deliver a film print to a theater. By comparison, it costs about $200 to $250 to distribute digital hard drives to movie theaters. D. Delivering movies and TV shows by satellite is even cheaper. About 75 percent of the screens from major theater companies can show movies and other entertainment using the satellite network.

3. Which of the following BEST supports one of the central ideas of the article? A. In late November, "Dr. Who: The Day of the Doctor" came to theaters. Fans did too. B. A new satellite network makes it possible to send live entertainment to most theaters in America. C. Until recently, most theaters didn't have the technology to make live broadcasts possible. D. About 75 percent of the screens from major theater companies can show movies and other entertainment using the satellite

4. Screening of which of the following might be a difficult task for theater owners? A. video game tournaments B. mixed martial arts fights C. World Cup soccer games D. science fiction TV shows