Res - Learning Guide N°2 Saber Pro

UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA
DPTO IDIOMAS EXTRANJEROS

CURSO COMPETENCIAS EN INGLES PRUEBA SABER PRO
AURA ANAYA SANCHEZ
LEARNING GUIDE N° 2
Teacher MARIA FERNANDA ERAZO SANCHEZ
Objective To Use Skimming and Scanning as a valuable reading strategy
To search for specific information to answer comprehension questions
Time 3 hours
I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS OF THESE READING STRATEGIES

1. SKIMMING
Is reading a text quickly to get a general idea of meaning, to approach text by looking at
the title, introductions, and any diagrams and sub-headings, then skim reading to get a
clear general idea of what the text is about. Skimming is a specific reading skill which is
common in reading newspapers, messages and e-mails. It is important that learners
understand that there is no need to read every word when skimming, so often teachers set
this as a timed task to encourage speed.
How to Skim:
* Read the title.
* Read the introduction or the first paragraph.
* Read the first sentence of every other paragraph.
* Read any headings and sub-headings.
* Notice any pictures, charts, or graphs.
* Notice any italicized or boldface words or phrases.
* Read the summary or last paragraph.
2. SCANNING
Scanning is a reading technique to be used when you want to find specific information
quickly. In scanning you have a question in your mind and you read a passage only to find
the answer, ignoring unrelated information.
How to Scan:
* 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.
3. EXERCISE 1
Use Skimming and Scanning to answer the questions below
Metal Detectors
Directions: Read the following passage

and answer the questions that follow. Refer
to the text to check your answers when
appropriate.
Have you ever been to the beach? Did you

see a man with a headset pointing a long
pole at the ground? If so you might have
seen a person using a metal detector.
People use these devices to find metal.
Metal detectors make magnetic waves.

These waves go through the ground. The
waves change when they hit metal. Then
the device beeps. This lets the person with
the device know that metal is close.
The first metal detectors were meant to help

miners. They were big. They cost a lot of
money. They used a lot of power. And worst These devices save lives in other ways too.
of all, they didn't work well. People kept During wars, people plant bombs in the ground.
trying to make them better. When the war ends, they don't clean up their
messes. This is unsafe for the people who live in
those places. Others use metal detectors to find
bombs. They remove them and help the people.
Metal detectors got smaller. Now they are
light and cheap. They also work better. That
is why people bring them to the beach. They
can look for rings in the water. They can These devices also make clothes safer. It sounds
look for phones in the sand. Metal detectors funny, but it's true. Most clothes are made in big
help them find these things. They usually factories. There are lots of needles in these
just find junk though. places. Needles break from time to time. They get
stuck in the clothes. They would poke people
trying them on. They don't though. That's because
our clothes are scanned for metal. Isn't that nice?
Metal detectors also protect people. They Let's hear it for metal detectors. They make the
help to keep guns out of some places. They world a safer place.
are in airports. They are in courthouses.
Some schools use them. They help guards
look for weapons. Guards use special
wands to find metal on a person.
1. Which was not one of the problems with the first metal detectors?
a. They were too big. b. They were too expensive.
c. They didn't work well. d. They were unsafe.
2. Which best describes the main idea of the second paragraph?

a. It describes the sounds of a metal detector. b. It explains how metal detectors work.
c. It warns about the effects of metal detectors. d. It explains how magnetic waves move.
3. How do metal detectors make clothing safer?

a. Metal detectors make sure factory machines are working the right way.
b. Metal detectors make sure workers don't bring weapons into factories.
c. Metal detectors make sure that broken needles don't get into clothing.
d. Metal detectors help people recover lost clothing at the beach.
4. Why were metal detectors first used?

a. To help miners b. To help security guards
c. To help doctors d. To help soldiers
5. According to the text, metal detectors have been used in all of the following except which?
a. schools b. churches
c. courthouses d. airports
6. How do metal detectors help soldiers?

a. They warn soldiers when bullets are coming. b. They help soldiers find hidden bombs.
c. They find weaknesses in their armor. d. They create a relaxing beeping noise.
7. Why do people bring metal detectors to the beach?

a. Metal detectors help people keep the sand clean and safe.
b. Metal detectors look cool.
c. Metal detectors help people find valuable items.
d. Metal detectors help guards keep weapons away from the beach.
8. Which happens first?

a. The metal detector beeps alarmingly.
b. The magnetic waves hit metal and change.
c. The magnetic waves go through the ground.
d. The metal detector creates magnetic waves.
9. How did metal detectors get better over time?

a. They became cheaper. b. They became lighter.
c. They began working better d. All of these
10. Which title would best describe the purpose of this text?
a. A Day at the Beach: Using Your Metal Detector to Find Things
b. Metal Detectors: a Complete the Story of Their Invention
c. Magnetism and More: How a Metal Detector Works
d. Metal Detectors: What They Do and How We Use Them
II. VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGY
Try to guess the meaning of the following vocabulary list. Memorize as many as you can
Actor Aplicación
Actriz Arquitecto
Arma Modelo
Artista Novelista
Asistente Enfermera
Astronauta Ocupación
Atleta Oficina
Niñera Pintura
Barbero Jugador de tenis
Jefe Guía turístico
Descanso Agente de viajes
Ejecutivo Uniforme
Ejecutiva Voluntario
Candidato Trabajo
Capitán Fotografía
Chef Piloto
Limpiar Poeta
Colegio Policía
Compañía Oficina de policía
Computador Político
Conferencia Presidente
Contrato Profesión
Bailar Profesional
Dentista Computador
Departamento Programa
Detective publicista
Diario Calificación
Diploma Reina
Director Marinero
Doctor Salario
Email Secretaria
Ingeniero Guardia de seguridad
Explorar Cantar
Fabrica Soldado
Farmacia Estudiante
Guardia Profesor
Guía
Instrucciones
Instructor
Trabajo
Jardinero
Rey
Laboratorio
Lectura
Carta
Manager
Mecánico
Mensaje

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UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA

DPTO IDIOMAS EXTRANJEROS

AURA ANAYA SANCHEZ

Teacher MARIA FERNANDA ERAZO SANCHEZ

Objective To Use Skimming and Scanning as a valuable reading strategy

To search for specific information to answer comprehension questions

I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS OF THESE READING STRATEGIES

* Read the title.

* Read the introduction or the first paragraph.

* Read the first sentence of every other paragraph.

* Read any headings and sub-headings.

* Notice any pictures, charts, or graphs.

* Notice any italicized or boldface words or phrases.

* Read the summary or last paragraph.

* State the specific information you are looking for.

* Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage.

Use Skimming and Scanning to answer the questions below

Directions: Read the following passage

Have you ever been to the beach? Did you

Metal detectors make magnetic waves.

The first metal detectors were meant to help

2. Which best describes the main idea of the second paragraph?

3. How do metal detectors make clothing safer?

4. Why were metal detectors first used?

6. How do metal detectors help soldiers?

7. Why do people bring metal detectors to the beach?

8. Which happens first?

9. How did metal detectors get better over time?

II. VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGY

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