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Gough and Tunmer’s “simple view” of this task, which is expressed in the equation “D times LC equals RC,” has recently been challenged by an “active” view that emphasizes bridging processes. Hollis Scarborough modeled competence in this task by illustrating how its components intertwine to form a rope. Skill in this task may be improved by the “pause, prompt, and praise” technique. In the 19th century, Louis Javal described how the body performs this task discontinuously through saccades intermixed with fixations. (10[1])When performing this task silently, (-5[1])many people engage in the practice of subvocalization. (10[4])The discredited (-5[1])“whole language” approach to learning this task has been largely replaced by phonics. For 10 points, what task is challenging for people with dyslexia? (10[1])■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: reading [or learning to read or teaching children to read; accept literacy or becoming literate; prompt on language learning; prompt on eye movements by asking “during what task?”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ian DewanKielOxford A8010
Elliot CosnettOxford BCambridge B85-5
Harrison WhitakerCambridge ASheffield9310
Aisling SkeetDurham BImperial A9310
Dillon PatelWarwickDurham A9310
Taiga ClarkeImperial BEdinburgh9310
Andrei HuiCambridge CKCL95-5
Matt SheldonOxford CBristol11910
Ben LaFondCambridge BOxford B12010
Alessandro BogoKCLCambridge C12010