TO be a clever reader!
扫读 ) Scanning( 扫读 ) 略读 Skimming( 略读 ) diagrams( 图表 ), instructions( 说明 ), timetables( 时刻表 ), posters( 海报 ), advertisements( 广告 ), long stories and articles
Accident : A car crashed into a tree. Some people were trapped in the car. Weather conditions: There was a heavy rain. Date of call:Jane 3, 2006 Time of call:9:30 p.m. Name of caller:Mrs. Green Place:Zhongshan Road, Nanjing Conditions of victims: Mr. Green hurt his head. Mrs. Green hurt her left leg. Their daughter felt frightened. Action: Policemen arrived at 9:40 p.m. and sent the victims to Gulou Hospital at 9:45 p.m.
How to scan focus on the questions search for the useful information give the answers Before reading During reading After reading
EASTGATES·YANGZHOU Rollerworld is a public skating rink( 旱冰场 ) that welcomes everyone from beginners to experts. NOTICE — under 12’s must be taken care of by an adult — small fee( 费用 ) for adults watching children — no dirty or dangerous skates — dress must be neat — no jackets, hats or open clothing to be worn — no newspapers, books, magazines, games allowed in Roller Café or Roller Bar — no smoking except in Roller Bar and smoking room of Roller Café — over 18’s only in Roller Bar “Roller skating fun for everyone”
Paragraph1 Paragraph2 Paragraph3 Paragraph4 It separates America from Europe. Early people were unwilling to sail far out into it. its width Two unusual things about it
Paragraph5 Paragraph6 Paragraph7 Paragraph8 Its depth The mountains above the ocean make islands. It is a great highway but dangerous. Such fast travelling ways make it seem smaller.
How to skim Read the title catch the important sentences Search for the useful information with the questions
1.To judge the type of the material; 2. To decide which method to use; 3. To find out the key sentences; 4. To underline useful information in the material Conclusion
Exchange Pay attention to the excellent reading materials in the daily study Listening test Cloze test ( 缺词填空/完形填空 ) Reading Comprehension
Homework Finish the exercise on Page 3.