Reading

Detail, not just gist

Whilst reading for gist is quick and useful, studying for detail is essential when one word can completely change the interpretation of the message or direction of a project.

Detail comes from understanding how words connect, identifying which meaning is appropriate and then connecting everything together.

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Source

BBC

Article

Article date

14 November 2024

[2-12] = page number-line number

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Reference

R003

  • Rip off means (rip someone off, rip off someone) cheat someone, especially financially:

    • Doris thought Fred was ripping her off over her royalties, but had little proof. Until she saw the bank statement on his desk.

  • Tide is defined as a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events:

    • Though prime minister, he could not control the growing tide of violence.

  • Infancy means the early stage in the development or growth of something.

  • According to Mr. Starr, there ‘will be settlements’: future certain. Further evidence is suggested in:

    • Apple does not allow rival storage services full access to its products. [2-59]

    • Which? says over a period of nine years dating back to 2015 Apple has been effectively locking people into its services - and then overcharging them. [2-66]

    • the regulator had announced a wider investigation into cloud services in the UK [3-51]

  • FALSE: Apple does not allow rival storage services full access to its products. [2-59].

    Full indicates partial access is allowed; therefore, we cannot say Apple does not allow any access.

  • The Chief Executive is representing the company, not speaking in a personal capacity.

  • We informally use take forward to mean bring into a specified state

  • Which? said they would be paid fees as the case progressed, getting additional payments if it was successful - but they would not be receiving a percentage of any damages.

  • We use the passive to change focus, not on actor but receiver:

    • [3-36] focuses on the claim, rather than those bringing the claim

    • [3-42] focuses on future claims, which require financial support.

  • He added the absence of any infringement decisions under EU or UK competition law meant it would be the responsibility of the claimant to prove the market abuse it was alleging was actually taking place.

Task

Read the article, then answer the questions.

  • Answer the questions first before expanding to show answers!

  • NOTE new words: Day one of the holistic adventure comprises a wholesome afternoon tea, one of Dior’s signature treatments, pre-dinner drinks and a healthy feast planned out by Ferguson.

  • NOTE phrases: The news follows hot on the heels — or tracks — of the launch of the Royal Scotsman's Dior spa.

  • NOTE phrasal verbs: ‘Traditionally, storks are considered harbingers of hope, joy and rebirth,’ says The White Stork Project. ‘We hope their return to the UK will signal a transformation, a reconnection with nature that will enthuse and inspire others and help bring about the landscape restoration we so desperately need.’

  • NOTE how the writer expresses themselves: There is more than one way to notice the advent of spring. Traditionally, it is when the sun enters the northern hemisphere. Some people like to wait for the first call of the cuckoo. I like to think it’s when the property photographers get out there and start taking nice pictures.

  • NOTE punctuation: On day two, there’s the option to head out on a private hike; on day three, sit down to a locally-foraged lunch.