Scanning is to read quickly to get the gist (the main idea). While, skimming is to read to locate specific information.
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- Skimming is to get the main idea of the text while scanning is to find a specific piece of information.
- 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.
- 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 used to get the main idea of the text and scanning is for specific information only. A: 正确 B: 错误
- Scanning allows us to get the basic idea in a quick manner while skimming enables us to look up specific information.