Standard Reading - Level 4 Scanning 今回のポイントは「スキャニング」です。 TOEIC等の資格試験では、設問を回答するのに文章の一部分だけ見つければ十分というケースが多々あります。 素早く解答するためのテクニックをご紹介します。

1. Reading: Level 4

2. Scanning

3. Introduction
What is Scanning?
A technique to find specific
information in a large amount of
writing
• Easier than Skimming
• Saves time reading
• You don't need to read everything

4. Scanning
• When is Scanning Useful?
• Clues and Keywords
• Scanning Techniques

5. How to Find Information
Scanning Skills can help you find:
• Numbers (times, dates, prices)
• Proper Nouns (names, places)
• New Vocabulary
Can you think of others?

6. Recognize Common Keywords
• Use Keywords to Direct Your Reading
Examples: First, Before, Finally...
• English Writing Techniques Provide Clues
Examples: indentations, italics, "quotes"
• Become Familiar with Certain Styles
Examples: Magazine ads, Utility bills

7. Scanning Techniques
TECHNIQUES
*Like Using a Dictionary*
• Keep Your Eyes Moving!!!
• Look at the Big Picture
• Watch for Writing Clues

8. Scanning Techniques
• Train your eyes to move in different ways
• zig-zag
"Z" shape
Top
to
Bottom
• Read Only the First Sentence

9. Scanning Techniques
MANHATTAN DINER AND BAR
BAGEL SELECTIONS
Onion, Rye, Whole Wheat, Everything, Sourdough, Raisin,
Poppy
Toasted $1.25 W/Butter $1.75 W/Cream Cheese $2.10
LOCALLY FARMED EGGS (WITH TOAST OR BAGEL)
Your Way: Scrambled, Poached, Hard Boiled, Over Easy
One $2.95 Two $3.85 Three $4.75
BEVERAGES (16 oz.)
Coffee $1.00 Juice (Orange, Grapefruit) $1.35

10. Scanning Techniques
Fire investigators say the blaze was not fully controlled until
approximately 9:30 this morning. The fire apparently started
in an electrical conduit underneath the sporting goods store
in the center of the Hill Valley Mall. Investigators put start of
the fire at around 7:20 last night. In total, 15 stores suffered
varying degrees of damage. 4 firemen sustained minor
injuries and were treated and released from Center County
Hospital last night.

11. Conclusion
• Look for specific information not main idea
• Numbers, Proper Nouns, No Problem!
• Use Keywords as Clues
• See the Big Picture
• Keep Your Eyes Moving!

12. Scanning

13. Reading: Level 4