If you sikm a passage before you read it,you can get a gener
If you sikm a passage before you read it,you can get a general idea of it.Skimming means looking at titles and headings,pictures and diagrams,and certain sentences in a passage (such as the first and last sentences).This takes only a minute or two.When skimming a passage,look for clues to what it is about.It is useful to ask yourself questions with who,what,when,where,why and how.
Skim the story and work in pairs to answer the questions below.
1.What is the main topic of the story?
2.Where are Debbie and Simon?
3.Who gives Simon advice?