Activity 1.3.1: Preparing for reading Look at the first three questions below and answer them individually. Then discuss your answers in groups of three. Report your answers to the class. 1. What is reading? 2. Is reading an article in a newspaper the same as reading a book in your field of study? Explain. 3. Do you think reading for your study at university will be different from reading at high school? How is it the same or different? 4. Find out the meanings of the following words with the help of your teacher. invaluable scan skim assimilate repertoire