Active Skills for Reading 2 (Unit 6: Leisure Time)


Real Life Skill

Using Key Words for Internet Searches

Before you begin to search for information on the Internet, ask yourself, "What am I looking for?" To find information about a specific topic (e.g., the origin of pop music), you should use key nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Think of some key word synonyms that might also help you find information about your topic.

A You have to do some Internet research for an essay with the topic The Origins of Pop Music. Can you think of more key words you can use?

Key words: origins, beginning, pop music, pop songs

Sample Answers

history of pop music, pop music evolution, famous pop singers, pop music genres, popular music timeline

B Look at the following topics. Choose the key words you would use for your Internet research. Then write other words which would be useful. Compare your ideas with a partner.

  1. learning how to use a digital camera to take photographs
  2. keeping tropical fish in an aquarium at home
  3. simple recipes for beginners to learn cooking
  4. biographies of film actors and actresses
Sample Answers

1. digital camera guide, photography tips, how to take photos
2. tropical fish care, aquarium setup, fish tank maintenance
3. easy recipes, beginner cooking, simple meals
4. actor biographies, movie star life stories, famous actors

C Choose one topic from B and do an Internet search using your key words. Share any useful websites you find with your classmates.

D Can the information on a website be trusted? Remember to ask yourself:

  1. Who wrote the information? How experienced are they in the topic?
  2. Are there many facts, or is the information mostly the writer's opinion?
  3. When was the information written? Is it up-to-date?
  4. Does the website provide links to other useful websites?
Motivational Tip: How can this be applied beyond the textbook?
Reading is a very important life skill and is used every day to accomplish real life tasks. How can the real life skill of doing research on the Internet be used in everyday life?

What Do You Think?

  1. How has modern technology changed the way people spend their leisure time?
  2. Do people in your country have enough time for leisure? Why, or why not?
  3. What leisure activities are popular with young people in your country? Which are popular more with older people?
Sample Answers

1. Technology has made it easier to access entertainment anytime, but it has also reduced face-to-face social interactions.
2. Many people in my country don't have enough leisure time because they work long hours and have busy schedules.
3. Young people like video games, social media, and watching movies. Older people enjoy gardening, reading, and socializing with friends.
Chapter - 2: Vocabulary Skill - Word Associations

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