Exercises/Activities: A. Given the following purposes in reading, decide which reading style is most appropriate to use. Write skimming, scanning, or in-depth reading before the number. 1. Look up the meaning of a particular word in a dictionary. 2. See whether a magazine article will be worth reading. 3. Read a textbook chapter to revise a subject that you know well. 4. Read a text thoroughly to understand and remember what you have read. 5. Look for a particular reference in the reference list of a book. 6. Read a text whose content is central to your reporting assignment. 7. Look quickly through a text before deciding to read it. 8. Read the instructions for booking and paying for a journey on line. 9. See whether a particular article will be relevant for your task. 10. Check for a particular detail about an accident in a newspaper.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
Skimming and scanning are reading techniques. It uses rapid eye movement and keywords for different purposes. Skimming is quick reading to get a general overview of the material. Scanning is quick reading to find particular facts. Reading is a process of giving meaning to letters or symbols and is an important aspect of literacy.
Multiple Choice:
These are the answers to the questions about skimming and scanning:
Scanning
Skimming
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Scanning
Skimming
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Skimming
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Scanning
Importance of Skimming and Scanning
These are the importance of skimming and scanning during examination:
Develop speed of reading accuracy
Help students answer questions quickly.