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1、practical2scanningandpractical2scanningandskimmingskimmingScanning P105 Scanning is a technique used in reading to gather specific information in a text by going through it rapidly.In most cases,you know what you are looking for,so you are concentrating on finding some particular information.The mos

2、t familiar way of scanning you may have experienced is searching for names in a phone directory,or looking up words in a dictionary.Scanning involves moving your eyes quickly down the page to seek specific words or phrases.The key to scanning is to locate useful or detailed information quickly.Here

3、are some tips:1.when reading,you should have a clear idea of what you are looking for,think of questions,and scan for answers.2.Do not read every word.3.Watch for definitions,highlighted words,especially words in italics or bold print.4.Learn to spot dates,statistics and other numbers.5.Look for the

4、 authors use of numbers,letters,or signal words such as first,second,next,etc.6.Look for key words or repeated words.1.In which month did the story take place?2.Where did the accident happen?3.What is the name of the hero?4.What is the name of the woman saved?Skimming P133Skimming is a fast method o

5、f reading to find the main facts or main ideas of a passage.When reading newspapers,looking over and sorting out mails,people naturally use skimming.The most important thing about skimming is to look for general information.Unlike scanning,which involves searching for details,skimming requires a rea

6、der to focus on the main facts,the main ideas,or the main points.Good readers read selectively,skipping over some sentences,paragraphs,or even whole pages.Once a reader has a general idea about an article through skimming,he may decide to read a certain part more carefully,or only to scan for some s

7、pecific information.The following steps for skimming will help you get started.1.read the title of the passage.2.Read the first paragraph.3.Read subheadings if there are any and first sentence of every paragraph.4.Glance over the body of the passage,looking for:Clue words about who,what,when，where,h

8、ow many,and how much.Transition words such as furthermore,also,however,on the contrary.5.Read the final paragraph.For example,after a glance at the title of Text A“Cliff Young,.”and a quick reading of the first paragraph,you will get to know that this article is about Cliff Young（who）,an unlikely wi

9、nner(what)in an Australian annual marathon race(where),which is one of the toughest marathon events in the world.If you want more information,you can keep skimming by reading the first sentence of each paragraph.For example,the first sentence of Paragraph 2 tells you when the race was held(in 1983)a

10、nd who Cliff Young is(a toothless 61-year-old farmer and amateur runner).The first sentence of Paragraph 7 tells you how Cliff did when the marathon started:”Soon,the marathon started and the young athletes left Cliff far behind.”The first sentence of Paragraph 8 tells what Cliff intended to do in t

11、he race and first sentence of Paragraph 9 tells when he overtook other athletes.If you are not interested in any specific information,skimming will provide you with just enough information to have an overview of an article.1.What is the text mainly about?2.What benefits can sports bring to young people?3.Can participation in competitive team sports do harm to young people?结束结束