Strategic Reading
B2 Lesson 1: Reading Longer Texts
Goal:
Manage longer texts by shifting your "Reading Speed" like gears in a car.
1. The 3 Reading Gears
You should not read every part of a text at the same speed.
[Image of Car Gear Stick]
Gear 3: Fast (Skimming)
Use for Introduction, Conclusion, and First Sentences. Get the main idea.
Gear 2: Normal (Scanning)
Use when looking for specific names, numbers, or facts.
Gear 1: Slow (Intensive)
Use for complex paragraphs, technical definitions, or the "Core Message".
2. Shift Your Gears
Read this text about Eco-Tourism. Notice when to speed up and slow down.
Gear 3: Skim
Tourism in Cambodia is changing. For years, visitors flocked only to Angkor Wat, ignoring the rest of the country. However, a new trend called "Eco-Tourism" is rapidly gaining popularity among international travelers.
Gear 2: Scan
Recent data from the Ministry of Tourism shows a 15% increase in visitors to provinces like Mondulkiri and Koh Kong in 2024. These tourists are looking for nature, trekking, and waterfalls.
Gear 1: Intense
However, this growth brings challenges. Without strict regulations, increased foot traffic can damage fragile ecosystems. Local communities must be empowered to manage these sites sustainably, ensuring that revenue benefits the people without destroying the environment they depend on.
3. Speed Check
1. (Gear 3) What is the main topic of the text?
2. (Gear 2) Which provinces were mentioned?
3. (Gear 1) What is the main risk/challenge mentioned?