Mini passage
The university introduced digital identification cards last year. They allow students to enter laboratories and borrow equipment more quickly. This has reduced waiting times at several service points.
Reading · step-strategy
Supporting Details & Reference Words
التفاصيل الداعمة والكلمات المرجعية
Locate explicit evidence and identify what pronouns or reference expressions point to.
Key points
النقاط الأساسية
Teaching points
- • Detail questions are usually answered directly in the passage.
- • Match meaning, not exact wording; questions often paraphrase.
- • For pronouns, look backward for the nearest logical noun.
- • Check number and meaning: it = singular thing; they = plural; this/these may refer to an entire idea.
- • STEP trap: a nearby noun may be grammatically possible but logically wrong.
- أسئلة التفاصيل غالباً لها إجابة مباشرة في النص. - ابحث عن نفس المعنى حتى لو تغيرت الكلمات. - عند الضمائر، ارجع للخلف وابحث عن أقرب مرجع منطقي. - تأكد من المفرد والجمع والمعنى. - فخ STEP: أقرب اسم ليس دائماً هو المرجع الصحيح.
Practice
Quick check — اختبار سريع
- 1. What does "This" refer to? A. The university building B. The introduction and use of digital identification cards C. The laboratories only D. The equipment