پیدا کردن ایده اصلی متن (بدون ترجمه کلمه به کلمه) در زبان انگلیسی
قبل از شروع این درس، اگر هنوز مقاله مقدمه این مجموعه را نخوانده‌اید، پیشنهاد می‌کنیم ابتدا آن را مطالعه کنید تا با هدف این تمرین‌های Reading و روش استفاده از آن‌ها آشنا شوید.
Before Reading
قبل از اینکه متن را بخوانید، به این سؤال فکر کنید:
Do you usually feel more active in the morning or at night?
A) Morning
B) Afternoon
C) Night
Title: Why Some People Prefer Working at Night
Reading Technique #1
پیدا کردن ایده اصلی متن (بدون ترجمه کلمه به کلمه)
یکی از اشتباهات رایج زبان‌آموزان هنگام خواندن متن انگلیسی این است که سعی می‌کنند تمام کلمات را ترجمه کنند. این کار باعث می‌شود سرعت خواندن بسیار کم شود و در بسیاری از مواقع حتی باعث می‌شود مفهوم اصلی متن را از دست بدهید.
در واقع در دنیای واقعی هم افراد بومی هنگام خواندن متن‌ها تمام کلمات را جداگانه تحلیل نمی‌کنند. آن‌ها ابتدا تلاش می‌کنند ایده اصلی یا مفهوم کلی متن را درک کنند.
برای همین، اولین مهارتی که باید در Reading تمرین کنید این است:
در اولین خواندن متن، فقط سعی کنید موضوع کلی آن را بفهمید.
روش انجام این تکنیک:
متن را یک بار نسبتاً سریع بخوانید.
اگر چند کلمه را متوجه نشدید، اصلاً نگران نشوید.
تمرکز خود را روی مفهوم کلی جمله‌ها بگذارید.
بعد از پایان متن از خودتان بپرسید:
«این متن در کل درباره چه چیزی بود؟»
حالا بیایید این تکنیک را با یک متن واقعی تمرین کنیم.
Reading Text
Most people follow the same daily routine. They wake up in the morning, go to work or school during the day, and sleep at night. However, not everyone feels comfortable with this schedule. Some people believe they are more productive at night.
For these people, the night is a quiet and peaceful time. There are fewer distractions, fewer phone calls, and fewer messages. Because of this, they can focus better on their work. Writers, programmers, and designers are often known for working late at night.
Another reason some people prefer nighttime is that their minds feel more creative. During the day, people are usually busy with many tasks and responsibilities. At night, however, they finally have time to think calmly and develop new ideas.
Of course, working at night is not perfect for everyone. Some people feel tired or sleepy after midnight. Others may find it difficult to wake up early the next morning. For this reason, choosing the right working time depends on a person’s lifestyle, job, and natural energy levels.
In the end, what matters most is not the time of day you work, but how well you can focus and complete your tasks.
Practice the Technique
حالا که متن را خواندید، سعی کنید بدون توجه به جزئیات زیاد به سؤال زیر پاسخ دهید.
What is the main idea of the text?
A) Everyone should work during the day
B) Some people work better at night
C) Working at night is unhealthy
D) Morning people are always more successful
Vocabulary Box
routine: کاری که به طور منظم انجام می‌دهیم
productive: توانایی انجام کار زیاد و مفید
distractions: چیزهایی که تمرکز را از بین می‌برند
focus: تمرکز کردن
creative: خلاق
responsibilities: مسئولیت‌ها یا کارهایی که باید انجام دهیم
lifestyle: سبک زندگی
Vocabulary Practice
Match the words with their meanings.
- routine
- distractions
- creative
- focus
a) the ability to think of new ideas
b) something that takes your attention away
c) something you do regularly
d) to concentrate on something
Quick Scan
Look at the text again and answer quickly.
- Name two jobs mentioned in the text.
- When do some people feel more creative?
Reading Questions
Why do some people prefer working at night?
Why is the night a good time for concentration?
Which jobs are mentioned in the text?
What problem might people experience when working late at night?
According to the text, what matters more than the time you work?
Answers
Technique Practice
Correct Answer:
B) Some people work better at night
Vocabulary Practice
1 → c
2 → b
3 → a
4 → d
Quick Scan
- Writers, programmers, designers
- At night
Reading Answers
Because they feel more productive at night.
Because there are fewer distractions and interruptions.
Writers, programmers, and designers.
They may feel tired or have difficulty waking up early.
The ability to focus and complete tasks.
What You Learned in This Lesson
In this lesson you practiced an important reading skill: finding the main idea of a text.
Instead of translating every word, you tried to understand the general message of the passage. This skill will help you read faster and understand English texts more naturally.
Discussion Question
Do you personally prefer studying or working in the morning or at night?
Why do you think that time works better for you?
Write your opinion in the comments and share your experience with other learners
