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During an English proficiency evaluation, a teacher assesses students' reading ability by asking them to skim a dense academic article to grasp the main theme, scan it for specific dates and names, and subsequently infer the author's underlying tone and unstated biases. According to contemporary language testing theories, which comprehensive approach to assessing reading comprehension is being applied here?
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The scenario describes a comprehensive assessment strategy that moves beyond surface-level mechanics to evaluate both micro-skills (skimming and scanning) and macro-skills (inferencing and critical evaluation). In modern Language assessment, this integrative approach acknowledges that reading proficiency is an active, constructive process involving text interaction, cognitive strategies, and pragmatic understanding.
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