Scanning is looking at text to find a single word or one piece of information.
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· -You don´t need to read the whole text from the beginning.
· -Read quickly to find the information you need.
· -Don´t worry about the words you don´t understand
Think about the study skill. In which of these reading situations would you scan the text?
1) Searching for a word in a dictionary.
2) Reading a story
3) Looking for your exam result in a list.
4) Following a complete recipe while you cook
5) Finding how many eggs you need in a recipe.
6) Reading a newspaper to find the latest football score for your team.
