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6. We didn’t think he could cover the distance in a quarter of an hour, but he succeeded in doing it. 7. Even after his doctor told him he had lung cancer, Chichester would not give up his old dream of sailing round the world. 8. I was busy making a new device for catching rats when Mark came and dragged me out to a flower show. ? Translation Practice ? How to read a text It is advisable to read a prehension passage at least twice: first to obtain a general impression of the text, second to concentrate on the important details. Sometimes a third reading is necessary to check difficult items. (40) ? Reading Skill ? Reducing clauses to phrases or words Whenever writing in English, everyone should keep in mind the following principle: never use a sentence where you can use a phrase。 never use a phrase where you can use a single word. In this way, your writing will bee more pact and lucid. More in SFLEP PPT ? Guided Writing ? Review ? Preview ? Recitation ? Fast reading ? Dictation ? Learning journal ? Homework End