2.1.1 Reading Comprehension Skills
Reading comprehension skill refers to the ability to understand a text. In most reading tests, this skill is typically measured by requiring candidates to answer questions following the given texts. As Lennon (1962: 334) suggests, comprehension of both explicitly stated materials and implicit or latent information are important components. That is to say, reading comprehension tests not only assess general reading comprehension, but also inferential reading comprehension, so-called “reasoning in reading” (Davies, 2008: 19). To be specific, to perform well in the reading comprehension test, test takers need to master the skills outlined below.