A: predicting
B: scanning
C: skimming
D: setting the scene
举一反三
- Scanning is a technique used in reading to gather specific information in a text by going through it rapidly. The key to scanning is to locate useful or detailed information quickly.
- Scanning is to read quickly to get the gist (the main idea). While, skimming is to read to locate specific information.
- Skimming is used to get the main idea of the text and scanning is for specific information only. A: 正确 B: 错误
- 中国大学MOOC: Skimming is used to get the main idea of the text and scanning is for specific information only.
- Skimming is a reading strategy used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text.
内容
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Which of the following is not true about scanning? ( ) A: Scanning refers to the ability to locate specific information or facts as quickly as possible without reading the whole text. B: Scanning also means getting the general understanding of the text you are working with. C: Usually, when you scan for information, you know what you are looking for. D: The most familiar way of scanning you may have experienced is searching for names in a phone directory, or looking up words in a dictionary.
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What is the listening skill which is to listen for the important details you need called? A: Listening for specific information B: skimming C: scanning D: fast reading
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Skimming is to get the main idea of the text while scanning is to find a specific piece of information.
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What is the purpose of scanning?( ) A: To get students familiarized with the cultural and social background. B: To locate specific information. C: To make a prediction. D: To read quickly to get the gist.
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Before listening, it's important to prepare students for listening. What activities can we use in pre-listening stage? A: Predicting B: Note-taking C: Setting the scene D: Inferring