Skim and Scan

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Skim and Scan

• How to read fast to find
• selected information.

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What are skimming and scanning?

• To skim and scan are fast ways to read for
  specific information.
• Skim for the main idea by reading titles,
  headings, summaries, and first sentences.
• Scan looking up a word in telephone books,
  guides, lists or dictionaries.

Can the student skim or scan such a difficult
text?
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How do readers scan texts?

• We scan to look up a phone number, read through
  the small ads in a newspaper, or check TV
  schedules.
• It is also useful when looking to find specific
  information from a book or article quickly since
  theres not time to read every word.

Where is the arrow that helps you scan the
picture?
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Can you scan listed information?

• 1. Karina is about a. 50 polyester, 50
  cotton.
• b. 54 polyester, 46 cotton.
• Does the catalogue company offer a home delivery
  service?
• a. Yes, its free.
• b. No, its not offered.
• c. Yes, but the cost of the service is unknown.
• The large armchair costs 232.99. a. True
• b. False

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Can you scan listed information?

• How much does the three seat sofa cost?
• a. 479.95 c. 209.99
• b. 409.95 d. 359.95
• For what type of use is the Karina furniture
  made?
• a. light c. domestic
• b. business d. heavy
• How high are the seats?
• a. 75-96 cm c. 88-96 cm
• b. 75-215 cm d. 22-57 cm
• Which piece is cheapest?
• a. sofa c. armchair
• b. futon d. footstool
• How wide is the sofa-bed?
• a. 192 cm c. 112 cm
• b. 94 cm d. 209 cm

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Can you scan a bus schedule?

• 1. To town center by 11 am Saturday, which bus
  is it from Tilfield Park? a. 07.58 c. 10.04
• b. 10.00 d. 11.59
• 2. To town center by 10.30 am Wed, which bus
  from Trenton Hospital?
• a. 11.02 c. 08.02
• b. 08.10 d. 09.02
• To arrive at Broadwalk by 15.30 Tue, which bus
  from St. Clement's? a. 14.55 b. 13.55
• c. 13.59 d. 14.59

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Can you scan a bus schedule?

• Which bus do we take at St. Clements to get to
  Broadwalk by 15.30 Tue?
• a. 14.55 c. 13.55
• b. 13.59 d. 14.59
• After the 17.00 bus from Tilfield Park on a
  Friday, what time is the next bus?
• a. 17.03 c. 17.12
• b. 18.03 d. 18.07
• How long does the 11.42 bus take Murrayfield to
  Trenton Hospital on Sat?
• a. 19 min. c. 20 min.
• b. 21 min. d. 22 min.

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Can you scan the article?

• Botox is injected to not sweat under the arm.
  Stars can receive their awards knowing they don't
  have sweat under arms and keep clothes
  unstained.Injections take effect about three to
  seven days after treatment and the effect lasts
  three or four months. A treatment costs 400.
  With repeated treatments, thinning of the muscles
  occurs, which produces longer lasting results.
  Botox may be unsuitable for use around the mouth
  as the muscles are important for facial
  expressions and eating.

• What does it do to sweat?
• a. It increases sweating,
• b. It decreases sweating.
• c. It stops sweating.
• What happens to clothes when you use Botox?
• a. They get really dirty.
• b. They stay very clean.
• c. They almost disappear.
• How expensive is the shot?
• a. It costs hundreds.
• b. It costs a little.
• c. For stars, its free.
• What problem is there?
• a. It has no problem.
• b. It costs too much.
• c. It removes face looks.

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Can you scan the article?

• Soreness or bruising can occur around the
  injection. Patients may experience a droopy
  eyebrow or eyelid. Headaches can also occur. Its
  new, so long-term side effects are unknown. It
  should only be given by doctors or nurses. Big
  doses do cause poisoning or over-effect.
• The American Academy of Dermatologists warn of
  Botox parties when people receive treatment while
  sipping champagne. The alcohol can intensify skin
  bruising and wash Botox away from target muscle.

• How does the shot feel?
• a. painful c. not bad
• b. black d. awful
• What body part drops?
• a. foot c. leg
• b. face d. eye
• How does the head feel?
• a. painful c. not bad
• b. black d. awful
• Any other side-effects?
• a. a few c. serious
• b. unsure d. not bad
• What do doctors say about Botox parties?
• a. Its OK. c. Limit them
• b. Drink up. d. Look out.

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How do readers skim texts?

• Skim to quickly identify the main ideas of a
  text.
• It is four times faster than normal reading.
• People often skim when they have lots of material
  to read in a limited amount of time.
• Use skimming when you want to see if an article
  may be of interest in your research.

Which kind of milk is called skim?
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Can you skim through the listing?

• This text is about a. library resources
• b. hours and fees
• c. membership
• Information is there about borrowing CDs. a.
  true b. false
• Which category of video isn't listed?
• a. film c. exercise
• b. travel d. educational
• A telephone number is provided.
• a. true b. false
• Videos can be borrowed.
• a. true b. false

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Can you skim through the listing?

• What type of fictional book is not listed?
• a. romantic c. horror
• b. adventure d. war
• Which month is library month?
• a. January c. April
• b. August d. November
• What is the librarys name?
• a. Firmboro c. Framborough
• b. Fredsbro d. Frimsborough
• What type of text is it?
• a. descriptive c. persuasive
• b. instructive d. informative
• The telephone number looks different because it
  is
• a. incorrect b. all mixed up
• b. alien d. in unique code

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Can you start skimming the article?

• When did the fee begin?
• a. 2000 c. 2001
• b. 2002 d. 2003
• Why is there a fee?
• a. to increase taxes
• b. to reduce crime
• c. to cut traffic down
• Whats the boundary road?
• a. Inner Road
• b. Park Lane
• c. Edgware Road
• Where cant drivers pay?
• a. at banks c. online
• b. by phone d. gas stations

• Since 2001, London has had a fee for cars and to
  increase the use of public transportation. Its
  due to high pollution levels and too many cars.
• Inner Road forms the congestion zone boundary.
  Drivers can travel along Park Lane and Edgware
  Road without the charge. Maps are available from
  outlets and online.
• Commuters pay 10/day to travel in the zone
  7.00am- 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. They can pay
  online, by phone, and at gas stations.

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Can you finish skimming the article?

• Commuters can pay daily, weekly, monthly or
  annually.
• Those exempt include residents, emergency
  services, registered-disabled drivers, taxis and
  all alternative energy vehicles.
• 900 cameras read license plates to computer
  check.
• If drivers have not paid the charge by 10 pm that
  day, a penalty notice is sent to the home
  address.
• The longer the penalty is not paid, the larger
  the fine.
• Repeat offenders have their cars taken away.

• When cant drivers pay?
• a. hourly c. daily
• b. monthly d. yearly
• Who must pay the fee?
• a. residents c. aliens
• b. taxis d. disabled
• How are cars checked?
• a. sensors c. police
• b. satellite d. cameras
• How much is the fine?
• a. 10/day c. 20/month
• b. nothing d. unstated
• Who takes unpaid cars?
• a. banks c. offenders
• b. unstated d. police

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Can you start skimming the story?

• Harry woke up early to see the promised view of
  rolling hills and animals. In the mist he
  couldn't see ten meters.
• Harry worked hard in the city with little time to
  relax. He had looked forward to a country
  retreat, far away from the hurry of work.
• The apartment in an eighteenth-century mansion
  had caught his eye since it promised exquisite
  cuisine, beautiful interior décor, and a range of
  country activities, such as clay pigeon shooting,
  swimming, and horse riding.

• What did he want to see?
• a. cars c. women
• b. nature d. television
• How far could he see?
• a. very far c. pretty far
• b. not far d. not at all
• Where was he?
• a. vacation c. working
• b. hiking d. camping
• What did he want?
• a. to relax c. to get cash
• b. to travel d. to think
• What didnt he want?
• a. shooting c. swimming
• b. riding d. walking

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Can you keep skimming the story?

• When did he start out?
• a. morning c. evening
• b. afternoon, d. night
• 2. How did he feel at first?
• a. worried c. relaxed
• b. angry d. happy
• What ended activities?
• a. mist c. police
• b. rain d. terrorists
• What did he take along?
• a. breakfast c. lunch
• b. dinner d. supper
• Who was with him?
• a. spouse c. friend
• b. birds d. dogs

• This Sunday morning, many activities were
  cancelled due to the low-lying mist.
• Anxious not to let the day slip away, Harry
  decided a woods walk would relax. So he began
  after breakfast.
• He headed towards the forest with a small lunch
  in case the mist kept him from returning to the
  mansion before lunchtime.
• On the path, twigs snapped under his feet and
  tree dew hit his shoulder.
• Harry heard birds in the trees he wasn't alone.

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Can you finish skimming the story?

• Told of a forest clearing with a comfortable
  seat, he thought it was the right direction but
  in an hour he wasnt there.
• Worried, another hour passed...then another.
  Still walking in the tall oak trees, he sat on a
  fallen tree for lunch.
• Feeling better after a rest and some food, Harry
  continued to try to find his way back to the
  comfort of his holiday accommodation.
• Surely, he would be back there soon?

• How did he know the seat?
• a. told c. newspaper
• b. experience d. television
• 2. How sure were directions?
• a. not at all c. wonderful
• b. limited d. pretty good
• Where did he eat?
• a. bench c. tree
• b. cafe d. cafeteria
• What was he on?
• a. holiday c. guided tour
• b. lunch break d. jail break
• What was his conclusion?
• a. unsure c. happy
• b. lost d. found

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Learn these academic words.

• Use category, contract, export, primary, period.
• Does China __ lots of goods to the USA?
• Which __ of student are you, good or not so good?
• In what __ of the day do you study your math?
• What is your __ goal in going to college?
• Do you have a business __ with someone to keep?

Have you learned these words yet?