Skim and Scan

Choose the correct option:
Read the opening and closing of the paragraph.

• Skim
• Scan

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

Look for key words related to the topic:

• Skim
• Scan

Skimming is mostly used while reading a newspaper or magazine.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

When Tiger won the US masters in 1997, he was only 21 years old. In winning, he broke lots of records. He won the title by 12 strokes, which was the biggest ever victory at the US masters. He also became the youngest champion in 61 years.
Skim this text in less than 5 seconds and choose the correct option:

• This article is about Tiger woods victory on the golf course.
• This article is about different types of sports.

Now scan the text for the answers to these questions.
a) At what age did Tiger Woods first win the US masters?

• 21
• 12

Now scan the text for the answers to these questions.
a) At what age did Tiger Woods first win the US masters?

• 21
• 12

Which word in the extract means ' someone who has won an important championship'.

• victory
• champion