Use the below link to read and answer the questions as asked .

Popular Mechanics by Raymond Carver: http://www.tesltimes.com/pmech.html

What is the text about?

What is the author's angle? How do I know?

What is the evidence presented by the author to support ideas?

Is the evidence valid? How do I know?

Is the evidence relevant? How do I know?

Have I heard/read anything similar or dissimilar? What was it?

Do I agree or disagree with the views expressed by the author? Why?