Students read for a ... (1) ... of reasons, but probably the most important reason students read is to gain academic knowledge. Their goal is to learn and remember what they read. To be successful, they must ... (2) ... certain reading skills. Successful readers identify and mark important information. There are a number of reasons why marking is a good reading habit. First, it increases concentration and alertness. Second, it improves reading ability. While marking, readers are actively ... (3) ... for the key information. Finally, it helps readers remember ... (4) ... they have read. They are putting the information into memory when they physically circle, underline, or mark it in some way. Readers are making the information their ... (5) .... 1, A. group B. purpose C. variety D. list 2, A. raise B. improve C. increase D. develop 3, A. searching B. waiting C. finding D. seeking 4, A. how B. what C. that D. why 5, A. own B. gain C. ability D. skills