Question

1. Order correctly the steps to follow to skim a text (Ordena los pasos a seguir en la técnica de Skimming).
a. Read the summary or last paragraph if there is one. _____
b. Notice any picture, charts, or graphics. _____
c. Read the subtitle or introduction. _____
d. Read the first sentences of each paragraph. _____
e. Read the title. _____
f. Notice any picture, charts, or graphics. _____

Answer 1

We order the steps to follow to apply the skimming technique

a)  Read the summary or last paragraph if there is one.

d)  Read the first sentences of each paragraph

b) Notice any picture, charts, or graphics.

e) Read the title

c) Read the subtitle or introduction.

Skimming, is a speed reading technique that is based on reading titles, subtitles, first and last paragraphs, graphics, drawings and underlining.