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Scanning

To scan is to read a passage quickly from top to bottom. The aim is not to understand the entire passage, but to look for key words or ideas.

Look for the answers to the following questions while you read the notice.

  1. What’s the purpose of the dorm notice?
  2. What should you do if you want to change your room?
  3. What would you need to do if you lived in Westwood Hall?
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Welcome to Westwood Hall!

We hope that you will have a pleasant1 stay with us this year. The following are some important dormitory* rules2.

  1. If you apply to3 live in a dorm, an academic year* is the supposed* period of stay. If you decide not to live in the dorm during the spring semester4 , please apply to move out at the Student Housing Office* before Dec 31.
  2. If you want to change the room you live in, you must apply for permission5 from the Student Housing Office. Do not exchange6 your room with other boarders* or let other students live in your room.
  3. All dorm property7 must be used with care8 . All boarders are responsible9 for keeping the dorm quiet and clean.
  4. Do not bring any dangerous objects10 or drugs11 into the dorm.
  5. Pets are not allowed12 in the dorm.

Please contact13 me at the number below if you have any questions. Enjoy your stay.

Teresa Aird
Westwood Hall Supervisor
TEL: 412-345-8768

Choose the best answer to each question.

Reading for the
main idea		 1. What’s the purpose of the dorm notice?
  1. To give boarders information about dorm rules.
  2. To stop boarders from bringing in dangerous objects or drugs.
  3. To help boarders swap rooms with other boarders.
  4. To give boarders invitation from the Student Housing Office.
Reading for specific
information		 2. What should you do if you want to change your room?
  1. Apply for permission from the dorm manager.
  2. You cannot change your room until the second academic year.
  3. Ask for permission from the Student Housing Office.
  4. Write an email to the head of the Student Housing Office.
3. What should you do if you live in Westwood Hall?
  1. Hire someone to clean your room.
  2. Use the dorm property with care.
  3. Keep the dorm noisy and messy.
  4. Bring in a dangerous object.
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