If you wish to become a better reader,here have four important points to remember about rate,or

speed,of reading:

1.Knowing why you are reading---what you are reading to find out---will often help you to know whether

to read rapidly or slowly.

2.Some things should be read slowly from beginning to end.Examples are directions for making or

doing something,maths problems,science and history books,which are full of important imformation.You

must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea.

3.Some things should be read rapialy from beainning to end.Examples are simple stories meant for

enjoyment,letters from friends,newspapers,and so on.

4.In some of your readings,your must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast,as you go

along.You need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more carful readings when you

come to important ideas which must be remembered.