Skimming and Scanning

Reading a text quickly to find its general information is ...

• skimming

• scanning

• both of them

Reading a text quickly to find specific information or details is ...

• skimming

• scanning

• none of them

In scanning, specific information consists of ...

• names

• facts

• numbers

• all of them

You look through the list of English lecturers. This is ...

• skimming

• scanning

• none of them

You look through the timetable of arrival flights. This is ...

• skimming

• scanning

• both of them

You find your scores in the spreadsheet. This is ...

• skimming

• scanning

• both of them

You read through the menu and look for your favorite tea. This is ...

• skimming

• scanning

• both of them