Vital IELTS Reading Strategy II: Skimming

The video tutorial discusses the reading strategy of scanning, essential for IELTS preparation. It highlights the importance of scanning to quickly find answers in the reading section, which consists of three passages with 40 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The tutorial explains the scanning technique, which involves letting your eyes drift over the text to find specific information like names and numbers. It also provides a practice activity using newspaper articles to enhance scanning speed and comprehension. The tutorial emphasizes the need for clear strategies to save time during the exam.

Explain the activity suggested for practicing scanning skills.

How can practicing scanning improve reading comprehension according to the text?