Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. On Reading Of Study written by Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon English philosopher, essayist, courtier, jurist, and statesman (1561-1626). He wrote essays in both English and Latin. His Essayswas very famous at that time and Of Study was taken from it.

Francis BaconHis writings include The Advancement of Learning (1605) and the Novum Organum (1620), in which he proposed a theory of scientific knowledge based on observation and experiment that came to be known as the inductive method.16051620

Find out answers to these questions 1. What are the three methods of reading which are described?

2. What is the most important piece of advice in the text? tasting , swallowing , chewing-and-digesting enjoy your reading

Three methods of reading1. Taste -- To read in the way that you test the taste of food, to read bits here and there2. Swallow --To read the whole book or story, but with little attention or without through understanding 3. Chew and digest --To read carefully and slowly and then think about and understand the meaning or importance of

Find out the right topic sentences for each para.Para 1:

Para 2:Para 3:

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Para 5: First:

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Para 6:Para 7: It is possible to read different types of books in different ways.Some stories are for swallowing.Other books are for reading slowly and carefully ( chew and digest )If it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book.Here are some more reading tips.read the chapter quickly to get a general idea. Then if you wish, you can read it once again necessary.do not stop every time you come to a word or phraseyou do not know. That is how we own language.The last question is what to read.Finally, and above all, enjoy your reading.

Find out how many parts can this passage be divided?Part 1. Types of readingPart 2. Some more tips on reading

Part 3 Comprehension Number these subjects in the order in which they occur in the text. Enjoyment Difficulty Tasting Finding out the plan of a book What to read Swallowing Reading carefully Three ways of reading Reading tips 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

Note making Write down in your own words the advice the writer gives in the text Types of reading:The plan of a book:

Deciding whether to read a book:First reading:Second reading:

Using a dictionary:

Guessing unknown words:Deciding what to read:

tasting, swallowing, chewing-and-digesting read the back cover, introduction and contents check the organization of the book; read a few pages to see that it is not too difficultread a chapter fast to get a general idea read it again more slowly, using a dictionary when necessary use it when necessary; do not use it for every new word or phrase which you come across

guess these from the situation, and from repeated examples in a text read the types of books that you enjoy reading in your first language

Consolidation Ask one of your friends ------- what books have you read for tasting / swallowing / digesting?

Books for tastingBooks forswallowing

Books for digesting

Discussion How do you learn English after learning On Reading Writing Give your friends some advice on how to read books more effectively.

1. "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested."

are to be tasted/ swallowed/ chewed and digested be + done "

The medicine is to be taken three times a day after meal.

be+(to do) The reference books are to appear this month

2. It is enough to dip into it and read bits here and there.

dip into (to examine quickly)I don't have enough time to read; I only dip into the evening paper after supper.

4. In a word, this is "tasting"John is friendly, sincere and warm-hearted. In a word, he is liked by everyone.

5. Then, if you wish, you can read it once again more slowly, using a dictionary when necessary.

1) once again (= once more) You'd better write your composition once again. 3. tip (n) / ;//(c.n)(vt)

2) every time wheneverEvery time I hear the song, I will think of my childhood.

The moment the teacher came in, the children stopped talking.

Immediately the teacher turned back, the boys stopped making faces.

6. Imagine that you come across this sentence in a book: ....

=Suppose that you find this sentence in a book: ....

....

Imagine that you have found a good story, ....

Imagine you live alone on a small island. What are you going to do to support yourself?

7. Are there any hobbies or sports you particularly like? If so, look out for books, articles or magazines about them.

1) "If so" "If there are some hobbies or sports you particularly like " Is everybody here? If so, let's begin our discussionHave you got the general idea of the first part of the story? If so, go on reading it. If not, stop reading.

2) look out for (try to find by searching) look forWill you go to the station and look out for Mr. Hill?

8. Finally, and above all, enjoy your reading!(= Finally, the most important thing is to enjoy your reading.)

We must go on working, and above all, we must believe in ourselves.