Question 1

What is the purpose of using the skim and scan reading technique?

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To quickly find specific information in a text

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To skip reading altogether

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To write a summary of a text

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To read every word in a text

Question 2

How is skim reading different from scanning reading?

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Skim reading involves quickly looking over the text to get a general idea, while scanning involves looking for specific details.

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Skim reading means reading aloud, while scanning means reading silently.

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Skim reading means reading every word carefully, while scanning means reading only the first and last sentences.

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Skim reading means guessing the content of the text, while scanning means memorizing it.

Question 3

What is the main goal of scanning reading technique?

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To locate specific information quickly in a text

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To understand the overall theme of a text

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To read every word in a text carefully

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To memorize the entire text

Question 4

How can skim reading help you when looking for a recipe in a cookbook?

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It can help you quickly find the list of ingredients and cooking instructions.

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It can make you skip the recipe altogether.

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It can help you write a long summary of the recipe.

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It can help you memorize the recipe without reading it.

Question 5

When using the skim reading technique, what should you focus on to quickly understand the main ideas of a text?

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Headings, subheadings, and the first and last paragraphs

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Pictures and illustrations in the text

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The middle paragraphs of the text

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The font size and color used in the text

Question 6

Which reading technique involves quickly glancing over a text to get a general idea?

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Skim reading

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Speed reading

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Intensive reading

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Detailed reading

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