Reading longer texts for pleasure without worrying about details is described as?

• A. Extensive reading
• B. False friend
• C. Recieved Pronunciation
• D. Functional syllabus

Answer: (A)

Extensive reading is about taking in large amounts of material for pleasure and general understanding, not getting bogged down in every detail. The aim is to read widely and smoothly, building overall comprehension and reading speed by focusing on the message rather than precise grammar or vocabulary items. This approach contrasts with intensive reading, where the work is on close, careful analysis of shorter texts to study specific language points.

The other terms don’t fit this scenario. A false friend is a word that looks similar in two languages but has a different meaning, which is a vocabulary issue rather than a reading approach. Recieved Pronunciation refers to a standard accent in British English, not a method for reading. A functional syllabus organizes learning around communicative functions (like requesting, apologizing) rather than the method of reading. So the description given aligns best with extensive reading.