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Quarter 1- Module 7
Use appropriate reading style
(scanning, skimming, speed
reading, intensive reading, etc.)
for one’s purpose
English – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 7: Use appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive reading, etc.) for one’s purpose
Code: EN7RC-I-a-7, EN7SS-I-a-1.5.2, EN7SS-I-b-1.5.1, EN7RC-I-c-7.1, and
EN7RC-I-d-7.1
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Quarter 1- Module 7
Use appropriate reading style
(scanning, skimming, speed
reading, intensive reading, etc.)
for one’s purpose

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Introductory Message
Welcome to the English Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Use appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming,
speed reading, intensive reading, etc.) for one’s purpose!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions
to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided
and independent learning activities at their own pace and time.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.

JAIME M. MENOR, JR. and FLAVIA B. TADIJE

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 Module 7– Use appropriate reading style
(scanning, skimming, speed reading,
intensive reading, etc.) for one’s purpose

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master using appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming, speed
reading, intensive reading, etc.) for one’s purpose. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

The module mainly focuses on:

 Use of Various Reading Styles

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the different reading styles (scanning,
skimming, speed reading, intensive reading, etc.);
2. Identify the reading style required in different reading situations;
3. Differentiate the reading styles from one another; and
4. Execute a simple reading activity applying the different reading styles
on passages

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 1 Use of Various Reading Styles
This lesson was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the use of word classification EN7RC-I-a-7, EN7SS-I-a-1.5.2,
EN7SS-I-b-1.5.1, EN7RC-I-c-7.1, and EN7RC-I-d-7.1.

Students! Welcome to the world of reading

styles which requires knowledge and skills to
bring the words on printed pages to life!
However, your journey will not be complete if
you won’t answer the Pre-Assessment below.

What I Know

Directions: Read carefully the 10 questions below about various reading

styles. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a ¼ sheet of
paper.

1. What is an intensive reading?

a. It is a slow, careful reading of a small amount of difficult text –
it is when one is “focused on the language rather than the text”.
b. It uses headings and any other aids that will help you identify
which sections might contain the information you are looking
for.
c. Reader does not read every word.
d. In intensive reading, you have a question in your mind and you
read a passage only to find the answer, ignoring unrelated
information.

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2. Which of the following reading strategies focuses only in finding main
ideas within a passage to get an overall impression of the content of a
reading selection?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning
c. Speed Reading
d. Intensive Reading

3. Which is NOT a characteristic of intensive reading?

a. It uses dictionaries.
b. It involves fast reading.
c. It is a word-for-word reading.
d. It focuses on vocabulary and grammar to understand.

4. When a reader wants to quickly find specific information in a reading

text, he should employ what reading technique?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning
c. Speed Reading
d. Intensive Reading

5. Which of the following reading styles should a reader employ to

quickly find out the general theme, topic or meaning of the material
read?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning
c. Speed Reading
d. Intensive Reading

6. Which reading style is applied when involving learners reading in

detail with specific learning aims and tasks? It is a slow, careful
reading of a small amount of difficult text – it is when one is “focused
on the language rather than the text”?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning
c. Speed Reading
d. Intensive Reading

7. Which style of reading would be used for finding a word in a glossary

of a textbook?
a. Skimming
b. Scanning
c. Speed Reading
d. Intensive Reading

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 8. Which among the following reading purposes doesn’t apply to
scanning?
a. Locating the time a bus should arrive using a bus schedule
b. Finding statistics about the population in a book of facts
c. Quickly finding out if a website is useful for your research paper
d. Checking what time a program is on TV

9. Which among the following reading purposes doesn’t apply to

skimming?
a. Getting an overview of the latest stories in a newspaper
b. Finding your name on a list
c. Reminding yourself what a familiar test was about
d. Finding out the main plot of a book and decide if you want to
read it

10. The following are steps for skimming EXCEPT-

a. State the specific information you are looking for.
b. Read the title.
c. Read the introduction.
d. Read the conclusion or summary.

What’s In

Directions: Below is an activity called “Which Am I?”. Identify the word

described in each “Which Am I” item. Write your answers on your notebook.
1. I am the performer in a story. I can be an animal, person, or a
thing. What am I? __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ( Hint: 9 letters)
2. I am a place and I also tell you the time of the story.
Which am I? __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ( Hint: 7 letters)
3. I am the summary of the story. I tell you the detailed events of the
story. Which am I? __ __ __ __ (Hint: 4 letters)
4. I am the most interesting part of the story. If you reached me, you
can not let me go. Which am I? __ __ __ __ __ __ (Hint: 6 letters)
5. I am the beginning of the story. I tell you the actors and actresses
as well as the place and time of the story. Which am I?
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (Hint: 10 letters)

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 What’s New

THREE (3) PIC TWO WORDS. Study the three pictures below. What two
words can you give from the similarities you observed from the three
pictures? Write the word in the box provided.

Write your answer here.

Get ready to discover more about the

different reading styles. Carefully study
their meanings, steps and examples.

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 What is It

Let us study!

Skimming Scanning
 refers to the process of reading  is a reading technique to be used
only main ideas within a passage when you want to find specific
to get an overall impression of information quickly. In scanning
the content of a reading you have a question in your mind
selection. and you read a passage only to
 is reading a text quickly to find find the answer, ignoring
out the general theme, topic or unrelated information.
meaning.  The focus is more on lexis
 The focus is on improving speed (words) than general meaning
of reading. and to ignore irrelevant
information.
You can skim to: You can scan to:
 Find out the main plot of a book;  Find a word in a dictionary;

 Quickly find out if a website is  Find the time of a specific train

useful for your research paper; on a timetable;

 Get an overview of the latest  Check what time a program is on

stories in a newspaper; TV;

 Remind yourself what a familiar  Find a fact on a website;

test was about;
 Find your name on a list;
 Find interesting deals in
catalogue;  Find an address in an address
book;
 Find out what is scheduled in a
 Check the date of a historical
TV guide. event.

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 Steps for Skimming

 Read the title

 Read the introduction.
 Read the first line of each paragraph.
 Look for important information such as names, dates and
unusual words.
 Notice any pictures, charts, or graphs.
 Notice any italicized or boldface words or phrases.
 Read headings and subheading.
 Read the conclusion or summary
 Do not read every word.

Examples:

 The Newspaper – to quickly get the general news of the day

 Magazines – to quickly discover which articles you would
like to read in more detail

 Business and Travel Brochures – to quickly get informed

Steps for Scanning

 State the specific information you are looking for.

 Try to anticipate how the answer will appear and what
clues you might use to help you locate the answer. For
example, if you were looking for a certain date, you
would quickly read the paragraph looking only for
numbers.
 Use headings and any other aids that will help you
identify which sections might contain the information
you are looking for.
 Selectively read and skip through sections of the
passage.

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Examples:

 A google search list on the internet

 A bus/airplane schedule
 A conference guide
 A graph

Characteristics of Intensive
Intensive Reading Reading
involves learners  Focuses on vocabulary and
reading in detail with grammar to understand
specific learning aims  Word-for-word reading
and tasks. It is a slow,  Very slow
careful reading of a  100% understanding
small amount of  Limited reading
difficult text – it is  Difficult texts
when one is “focused  Use dictionaries
on the language rather
than the text”.

Example:

The learners read a short text and arrange the events in chronological
order.

Well-done students! Now you will

apply what you have learned from
the information above by answering
the activities below.

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 What’s More

Activity 1
Directions: Skim and scan the short story below to provide information
needed to answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of your choice on
your answer sheet.

Romulus and Remus

The early history of the city of Rome involves Romulus and Remus,
two orphan boys who, legend says, were raised by a she-wolf. The boys'
mother had been murdered by an evil king and the two babies tossed into
the river Tiber. When the wolf found them they had washed up on the shore.
She perhaps took pity on the crying of the babies and, gently picking them
up in her teeth, she carried them back to her cave and fed them on her milk.
The boys grew bigger and stronger and, eventually, were found by a
herdsman who took them home. He and his wife raised the boys like their
own children. When they reached manhood they sought revenge on the king
who had killed their mother and driven them from their home.
They decided to build a city. Unfortunately, they argued over the
appropriate site and Romulus killed his brother Remus. Romulus ruled this
city -- called Roma -- for thirty-seven years.
The city of Rome is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the
world. If you travel there you can see a statue of the two baby boys feeding
from their mother - the wolf.
- https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/wchild/wchild1.htm

1. How were Romulus and Remus described in the first paragraph?

a. Two rich boys c. Living in a palace
b. Young, wild, and free d. Two orphan boys
2. Who first raised Romulus and Remus?
a. Lioness c. She-wolf
b. Tigress d. Sow

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3. Who murdered the boys’ mother?
a. An evil witch c. a ferocious wolf
b. A jealous woman d. and evil king
4. How did the boys grow?
a. They grew so bad. c. They grew bigger and stronger.
b. They become rude. d. They grew to be quite handsome.
5. When the two boys reached manhood, what did they seek to do on the
king?
a. They sought peace on him.
b. They sought freedom from him.
c. They sought revenge on him.
d. They sought happiness on him.
6. Why did Romulus kill his brother Remus?
a. They argued over the appropriate site of the city.
b. They had a misunderstanding over their parents.
c. They eventually realized that they were not siblings.
d. He wanted to rule the city all by himself.

7. How many years did Romulus rule the city of Roma?

a. 36 c. 38
b. 37 d. 39
8. What is the gist (the main idea) that this piece of writing conveys?
a. Wolves like to take care of human children.
b. The city of Rome had many wolves in the old days.
c. The city of Rome was founded by a wolf.
d. Romulus established the city of Rome.
9. What is a herdsman?
a. someone who builds cities
b. someone who cares for children
c. someone who cares for domestic animals
d. someone who can hear very well

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10. The phrase "they sought revenge on the king who had killed their
mother" means what?
a. They attacked the king who had harmed their mother and
made them orphans.
b. They went to court to sue the king for his crime against their
mother.
c. They hired some gangsters to take care of their problem with
the king.
d. They went to talk to the king about his crime against their
mother.

Activity 2
Directions: Using the story “Romulus and Remus” in Activity 1, fill in the
blanks with the correct word that completes each sentence. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

The early history of the city of Rome involves 1) __________________ and

Remus, two orphan boys who, legend says, were raised by a 2)___________.
The boys' mother had been murdered by an evil king and the two babies
tossed into the river Tiber. When the wolf found them they had washed up
on the shore. She perhaps took 3) ____________ on the crying of the babies
and, gently picking them up in her mouth, she carried them back to her
cave and fed them on her 4) _____________. The boys grew bigger and
stronger and, eventually, were found by a 5) _________________ who took
them home. He and his wife raised the boys like their own children. When
they reached manhood they sought 6) ______________ on the king who had
killed their mother and drove them from their home.

They decided to build a 7) ______________. Unfortunately, they argued

over the appropriate site and Romulus killed his brother Remus. Romulus
ruled this city — called 8) _____________ — for thirty-seven years.

The city of Rome is one of the most popular tourist 9)

_________________ in the world. If you travel there you can see a 10)
________________ of the two baby boys feeding from their mother — the wolf.

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Activity 3
Directions: Intensively read the essay below then answer the questions that
follow. Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

Causes of Floods

Floods are second only to fire as the most common of all natural
disasters. They occur almost everywhere in the world, resulting in
widespread damage and even death. Consequently, scientists have long tried
to perfect their ability to predict floods.
So far, the best that scientists can do is to recognize the potential for
flooding in certain conditions. There are a number of conditions, from deep
snow on the ground to human error, that cause flooding.
When deep snow melts it creates a large amount of water. Although
deep snow alone rarely causes floods, when it occurs together with heavy
rain and sudden warmer weather it can lead to serious flooding. If there is a
fast snow melt on top of frozen or very wet ground, flooding is more likely to
occur than when the ground is not frozen. Frozen ground or ground that is
very wet and already saturated with water cannot absorb the additional
water created by the melting snow. Melting snow also contributes to high
water levels in rivers and streams. Whenever rivers are already at their full
capacity of water, heavy rains will result in the rivers overflowing and
flooding the surrounding land.
Rivers that are covered in ice can also lead to flooding. When ice
begins to melt, the surface of the ice cracks and breaks into large pieces.
These pieces of ice move and float down the river. They can form a dam in
the river, causing the water behind the dam to rise and flood the land
upstream. If the dam breaks suddenly, then the large amount of water held
behind the dam can flood the areas downstream too.
Broken ice dams are not the only dam problems that can cause
flooding. When a large human-made dam breaks or fails to hold the water
collected behind it, the results can be devastating. Dams contain such huge
amounts of water behind them that when sudden breaks occur, the
destructive force of the water is like a great tidal wave. Unleashed dam
waters can travel tens of kilometers, cover the ground in meters of mud and
debris, and drown and crush everything and creature in their path.
Although scientists cannot always predict exactly when floods will
occur, they do know a great deal about when floods are likely, or probably,
going to occur. Deep snow, ice-covered rivers, and weak dams are all strong
conditions for potential flooding. Hopefully, this knowledge of why floods
happen can help us reduce the damage they cause.
https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/reading/floods2-reading.htm

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1. Which of the following words are natural disasters? (More than one
answer is allowed).
a. flood
b. earthquake
c. airplane crash
d. typhoon

2. The passage mentioned some causes of flood. Which of the following

causes is not mentioned?
a. droughts
b. melting snow
c. broken ice dams
d. ice covered rivers

3. How does deep snow cause flooding?

a. melting snow causes flooding
b. too much rain causes flooding
c. sudden warm temperatures combined with heavy rains causes flooding
d. freezing water causes flooding

4. Which of the following can be compared to a broken human-made dam?

a. a tsunami
b. a tidal wave
c. a broken ice dam
d. overflowing

5. Which of the following best describes how a frozen river can cause a
flood?
a. The ice in the river melts too quickly and causes a flood.
b. The ice in the river cracks causing the water to overflow.
c. The ice in the river cracks into pieces that eventually create a dam
causing the water to overflow.
d. The water behind the ice dam collects and when the dam breaks, it
causes flooding upstream.

6. How far can dam water travel when it is unleashed from a broken dam?
a. less than 10 kilometers
b. tens of kilometers
c. thousands of kilometers
d. tens of thousands of kilometers downstream

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7. Why does saturated ground contribute to flooding problems?
a. the ground cannot absorb more moisture
b. the ground is too hard, so the water runs off
c. the ground forms a kind of dam
d. it remains frozen

8. Which of the following can be the effects of floods?

a. death
b. widespread damage
c. destruction of plants and animals
d. all of the above

9. What is the most common natural disaster?

a. flood
b. fire
c. wind damage
d. rain

10. How does melting snow cause problems related to flooding?

a. it makes the rivers run too fast
b. it makes the water too cold
c. it causes pieces of ice to block the river
d. it makes the level of the river rise

What I Have Learned

A. Directions: Supply the blanks with information that completes the idea
of the following concepts based on what you have learned in this module.

1) _________________________ refers to the process of reading only 2)

____________________ within a passage to get an overall impression of the
content of a reading selection. In addition, it is reading a text quickly to find
out the 3) _________________________.

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4) ____________________ is a reading technique to be used when you want to
find 5) ______________________ quickly. In scanning you have a question in
your mind and you read a passage only to find the answer, ignoring 6)
_____________________________.

7) _________________________________ involves learners reading in 8)

________________ with specific learning aims and tasks. It is a slow, careful
reading of a small amount of difficult text – it is when one is “focused on the
9) ________________ rather than the text”.

B. Directions: Complete the following charts.

2 Steps for 2 Steps for 2 Characteristics of

Skimming Scanning Intensive Reading

_______________ _______________ _______________

_______________ _______________ _______________

What I Can Do

Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that
follow. Refer to the text to check your answers when appropriate. (5
minutes)

You know that you're doing something big when your company name
becomes a verb. Ask Xerox. In 1959 they created the first plain paper copy
machine. It was one of the most successful products ever.
The company name Xerox grew into a verb that means "to copy," as in
"Bob, can you Xerox this for me?" Around 50 years later, the same thing
happened to Google. Their company name grew into a verb that means "to
do an internet search." Now everyone and their grandma knows what it
means to Google it.

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 Unlike Xerox, Google wasn't the first company to invent their product,
not by a long shot. Lycos released their search engine in 1993. Yahoo! came
out in 1994. AltaVista began serving results in 1995. Google did not come
out until years later, in 1998. Though a few years difference may not seem
like much, this is a major head start in the fast moving world of tech. So
how did Google do it? How did they overtake their competitors who had such
huge leads in time and money? Maybe one good idea made all the difference.
There are millions and millions of sites on the internet. How does a
search engine know which ones are relevant to your search? This is a
question that great minds have been working on for decades. To understand
how Google changed the game, you need to know how search engines
worked in 1998. Back then most websites looked at the words in your query.
They counted how many times those words appeared on each page. Then
they might return pages where the words in your query appeared the most.
This system did not work well and people often had to click through pages
and pages of results to find what they wanted.
https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/reading-comprehension-
worksheets/

1. When did Google invent its search engine?

a. 1993 c. 1995
b. 1994 d. 1998
2. Which was the first engine that began considering links?
a. AltaVista c. Lycos
b. Google d. Yahoo!
3. Who is the cofounder of Google who believed that meaningful data could
be drawn from how those links connect?
a. Bob Davis c. Louis Monier
b. Larry Page d. Sergey Brin
4. What do you call the blue underlined words that take you to other pages
in Google when you click on them?
a. links c. url
b. search engines d. websites
5. Which event happened last?
a. Lycos released their search engine.
b. Google released their search engine.

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 c. Yahoo! released their search engine.
d. Xerox released their copy machine.

6. Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?

a. Google created a better way to organize search results.
b. There are lots and lots of websites connected to the internet.
c. Many smart people have worked on search engines over the years.
d. Older search engines used unreliable methods to order results.

7. What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?

a. To explain how Google overtook its rivals
b. To compare and contrast Google and Xerox
c. To persuade readers to use Google for internet searches
d. To discuss how companies can influence language over time

8. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

a. Google became successful because its founders were well-connected.
b. Google was the world's first and best search engine.
c. Google changed the world by solving an old problem in a new way.
d. Google's other products are now more important to its success than
search.
9. Which was cited as a reason why Google became so popular?
a. Google's homepage was clean.
b. Google provided catchy news stories on their homepage.
c. Google homepage loaded quickly.
d. Google provided useful stock quotes on their homepage.

10. Which title best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this
text?
a. Xerox Vs. Google: Battle of the Titans
b. A Better Way: How Google Rose to the Top
c. Search Engines: A Short History of Important
d. Tools Search Engines: How They Work and Why They're Important
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 Assessment

This part of the module will assess what you have learned to know if you are
ready to continue to the next module or not. If you got 5-10, continue, 0-4,
you need to relearn the module.

Directions: Read and understand carefully the 10 questions below about

skimming, scanning and intensive reading. Choose the letter of the correct
answer and write it on your paper.
1. Which is TRUE about skimming?
a. Skimming is a reading technique use to find specific information.
b. Skimming is used to find a word in a dictionary.
c. Skimming involves selective reading and skips through
sections of the passage.
d. Skimming is reading a text quickly to find out the general
theme, topic or meaning.

2. Which is TRUE about Scanning?

a. Scanning is a reading technique to be used when you want
to find specific information quickly.
b. Scanning is a process of reading only main ideas within a
passage to get an overall impression of the content of a
reading selection.
c. In scanning, you have to read the title.
d. Scanning is a word-for-word reading

3. The following are TRUE about intensive reading EXCEPT –

a. It uses dictionaries.
b. It focuses on vocabulary and grammar to understand the text.
c. It involves fast reading to get the main point of a passage.
d. It uses difficult text for reading.

4. When you get an overview of the latest stories in a newspaper,

what reading style are you going to apply?
a. Skimming c. Speed Reading
b. Scanning d. Intensive Reading

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 5. Which reading style is appropriate to use when you want to check the
date of a historical event?
a. Intensive Reading c. Skimming
b. Scanning d. Speed Reading

6. When one is “focused on the language rather than the text”

while reading, what style of reading is the reader employing?
a. Intensive Reading c. Skimming
b. Scanning d. Speed Reading

7. Maria reads the essay titled “Causes of Floods” slowly and every time she
comes across reading an unfamiliar word, she looks up its meaning in the
dictionary. What reading style is she using then?
a. Intensive Reading c. Skimming
b. Scanning d. Speed Reading

8. John considers to read the title and the first sentence of each paragraph
of the text he wants to read at home. What style of reading is he trying to
use?
a. Intensive Reading c. Skimming
b. Scanning d. Speed Reading

9. As you quickly read a paragraph and were looking for a certain date, what
do you only look for then?
a. names c. numbers
b. year d. italicized words
10. What reading style is appropriately suggested when you want to have a
100% understanding towards a particular reading
material?
a. Intensive Reading c. Skimming
b. Scanning d. Speed Reading

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 Additional Activities

Get skimming!
A. Directions: Give yourself 60 seconds to skim through the ‘Size matters’
paragraph below. When you are finished, cover the paragraph up before
moving onto the questions.

Size matters
Here’s something to think about the next time you go shopping. Have
you ever noticed how many trolleys are available when you go to the
supermarket? In my experience, it seems like hundreds! But how about the
number of hand baskets? Invariably I struggle to find even one, especially
when I only need a few items. Why might this be the case? Well it seems to
be a tactic used to encourage us to buy more. If you are walking around
with an empty trolley, you are more tempted to fill it, so if you a planning on
only doing a quick shop, always try to find a basket. It will be lighter, easier
to use and is sure to save you money!
https://anadoluhazirlik.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/b-level-reading.pdf

Questions
Now test your skimming skills and answer the questions below in the space
provided. Write you answer on a sheet of paper.

1. What can you find in large numbers at a supermarket?

___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
2. Why can this be a problem?
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

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3. How can you avoid spending more than you planned?
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
4. Why is it a good idea to use a basket instead of a trolley?
___________________________________________________________________________
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5. What is the author’s purpose for writing the paragraph about size
matters?
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Get Scanning!
B. Directions: Scan each paragraph or passage below to locate the answer
to the questions stated at the beginning of each. (2 minutes)

1. Question: How far is Y’ami from Taiwan?

Passage: The Philippines lies in Southeast Asia, a little above the equator,
between latitudes 4˚ 23’ N and 21˚ 25 N and longitude 116˚ E and 127˚ E. It
is bounded in east by the Pacific Ocean, in the west by the South China Sea,
in the north by the Bashi Channel, and in the south by the Sulu and
Celebes seas. The northern most island is Y’ami, only 240 kms. from
Taiwan, which can be seen on a clear day. The southernmost island is
Saluag Isle, about 24 kms. from Sabah (North Borneo).
(Bermudo, Pedrito Jose V., et.al. Functional English Communication Arts 2, p. 11)

2. Question: How many islands in the Philippines are inhabited?

Passage: According to the Constitution, the national territory of the
Philippines includes islands, adjacent seas and submarines areas, and the
air space above. The total land area of the Philippines is bigger than that of
the United Kingdom, almost as large as Italy, and slightly smaller than
Japan. Having 7,107 islands, it is one of the world’s largest archipelagos or
group of islands. Of the Philippine islands, only 2, 773 have names and 1,
190 are inhabited. The biggest island group is Luzon (141, 395 sq. kms.) the
second, Mindanao (101, 999 sq. kms.); and the third, the Visayas (56, 606
sq. kms.).
(Bermudo, Pedrito Jose V., et.al. Functional English Communication Arts 2, p. 11)

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3. What is the primary purpose of education?
Passage: The first obligation of the student is to prepare well his lessons and
homework, term papers, etc. assigned by his professors. This obligation
corresponds to the primary purpose of education which is the attainment of
the necessary knowledge to make a living or to become a useful member of
society. This is the real profit in a large investment of time, money, and
energise spent for education.
(Bermudo, Pedrito Jose V., et.al. Functional English Communication Arts 2, p. 4)

4. Why do we say “Bless You” when someone sneezes?

Passage: There are different theories, but no definitive answer. The most
common theory is that the good wish wards off bad luck. It was once
believed that your soul was located in your head, and sneezing might drive it
out. It was better not to sneeze at all, but if it really couldn’t be helped, the
people around you protected you from evil by wishing you health and good
luck.
(Bermudo, Pedrito Jose V., et.al. Functional English Communication Arts 2, p. 12)

5. What is the main source of energy?

Passage: Energy (power) is used to supply electricity and fuel to run
factories, light homes and offices, and to move cars, trucks and boats. After
the 1773 “energy crisis” and the world economic slump, people have become
more aware of the importance of their power and fuel supplies. The
country’s energy needs are supplied by (1) oil, (2) hydroelectric power, (3)
bagasse (sugarcane wastes), (4) geothermal energy, (5) coal, and (6) new
source of energy. Like solar power, biogas, agro-forestry wastes, natural gas,
alcogas and wood. Oil is the main source of energy for transportation,
factories and homes. The country still has to import oil from other countries,
but it has intensified the development of local oil fields and refineries. From
December 27, 1979, it has begun to produce oil from the Nido, Moatinlic,
Cadlao and Pandan oilfields in Palawan.

(Bermudo, Pedrito Jose V., et.al. Functional English Communication Arts 2, pp. 13)

Congratulations! You’ve successfully mastered the skills! Now

let us see if your answers harmonize with mine. Check the
answer key below.

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 Answer Key

What I Know What’s In What’s New

1. A 1. CHARACTER
2. B 2. SETTING READING STYLES
3. B 3. PLOT
4. B 4. CLIMAX
5. A 5. EXPOSITION
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. A

What’s More What’s More What’s More

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3
1. D 1. Romulus 1. A, B, D
2. C 2. she-wolf 2. A
3. D 3. pity 3. A
4. C 4. milk 4. B
5. C 5. herdsman 5. C
6. A 6. revenge 6. B
7. city 7. A
7. B
8. D
8. D 8. Roma
9. B
9. C 9. attractions
10. D
10. A 10. statue

What I Have Learned

A.
1. Skimming
2. main idea
3. general theme, topic or meaning
4. Scanning
5. specific information
6. unrelated information
7. Intensive reading
8. detail
9. language

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 What I Have Learned What I Can Do
Assessment
B. 1. D
1. D
10-11. Refer to page 15 2. B
2. A
for the steps for 3. B
3. C
skimming 4. C
4. A
12-13. Refer to page 16 5. B
5. B
for the steps for 6. D
6. A
scanning 7. A
7. A
14-15. Refer to page 17 8. C
8. C
for the 9. A
9. C
characteristics of 10. B
10. A
intensive reading

Additional Activities Additional Activities

A. B.
1. You can always find large 1. 240 kms from Taiwan
numbers of trolleys at a 2. 1, 190
supermarket. 3. attainment of the
2. It can be a problem because you necessary knowledge to
might only want a few things make a living or to become
but be tempted to buy more a useful member of society
because of the room in the 4. protecting you from evil by
trolley. wishing you health and
3. Always try to use a shopping good luck
basket instead of a trolley. 5. oil
4. It is a good idea because a
basket is lighter, easier to use
and may even save you money.
5. The author’s purpose is to give
the readers a frugal shopping
tip when planning to go to the
supermarkets.

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References

BOOK
Bermudo, Pedrito Jose V., et.al. Functional English Communication Arts 2, pp. 4,
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