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Unit seven discusses receptive skills and advises how to improve the effectiveness of a lesson by being mindful of how students receive and process information. The characteristics of receptive skills are divided into two main categories which are the receiving of information for a purpose and for entertainment. The author also notes that there are cases where both skills are uncounted. The specialist skills employed by readers and listeners is also mentioned. The list includes predictive skills, scanning, skimming, deduction and the need for detailed information. An outline of a 'patchwork' lesson including the strategies used is provided as an example. The topic concludes with worksheets and a questionnaire.
