Vocabulary preview Read the sentences. Match the words in bold with their meanings

LESSON 3. CONFIRMING READING QUALITY

Vocabulary preview Read the sentences. Match the words in bold with their meanings. 1. He never gives up in difficult situations, he always perseveres. 2. Losing my job was a major setback in my career. 3. Some people are born with a talent, but others simply work hard. 4. Successful people often recognize the potential of an idea before others. 5. Many inventors do not have the opportunity to make their ideas a reality because other technology is not advanced enough 6. The value of an idea is not always seen until it becomes profitable. a To continue trying to achieve something difficult, b A problem that delays or that stops progress or makes a situation worse. c A chance to do something. d The possibility to develop or achieve something in the future e The degree to which someone or something is important or useful f A natural ability for being good at a particular activity. READING 1. What does it take to be successful? Before you read Work with a partner, match the people to the product or thing they are associated with. basketball eBay™ Facebook fashion Microsoft^® movies Sony^® television

Global reading
IDENTIFYING MAIN IDEAS
To identify the main ideas of о text, first look at the title, introduction, and only headings. These will give you clues about the topic and the main ideas. Then skim quickly over each section, paying particular attention to the first sentences. Make a note of the main ideas and look back at these notes after you have read the text again.