Reading: Reading for Detail: A2 Lesson 1: Understanding Specific Information in Short, Simple Narratives & Descriptions

Reading: Reading for Detail A2

Lesson 1: Understanding Specific Information in Short, Simple Narratives & Descriptions

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to locate and understand specific pieces of information (names, numbers, places, times) in short, simple texts.

Before You Read 🧠

Key Vocabulary (Click 🔊)

These skills help you read efficiently when looking for a small piece of data.

Detail

| ព័ត៌មានលម្អិត

A small piece of information or fact.

Scanning

| ស្កេនរកពាក្យ

Moving your eyes quickly over text to find a specific word or number.

Locate

| រកទីតាំង

To find the exact position of something.

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Get Ready to Read

To find details quickly, know what kind of information you are looking for *before* you start reading. Look for names, places, and numbers.

The Story of Dara's Cafe Visit

Click 🔊 to hear each paragraph. Read along, trying to remember the details!

My friend's name is **Dara**. He loves coffee. Last **Tuesday**, he visited a new cafe near his office. The cafe is called **"The Coffee Spot"**.

He arrived at **9:30 AM**. He ordered a small iced latte, which cost **$2.50**. The total price was surprisingly cheap. He stayed for exactly **45 minutes** to read a book.

Dara plans to go back this **Friday** and bring his colleague, **Sophea**. They will meet there at **2:00 PM** to discuss their work project.

Practice: Find the Specific Details 🎯

Comprehension Quiz: Scanning

Read the questions below, then **scan** the text above quickly to find the correct detail. Click the answer to check!

1. What is the name of Dara's colleague?

• A) Rithy
• B) Sophea
• C) The Coffee Spot

2. How much did the iced latte cost?

• A) $2.50
• B) 9:30 AM
• C) 45 minutes

3. What time will Dara and Sophea meet on Friday?

• A) 9:30 AM
• B) 2:00 PM
• C) 4:00 PM

4. Which day did Dara visit the cafe ALONE?

• A) Friday
• B) Tuesday
• C) The weekend

Key Vocabulary Reference (Click 🔊)

• Colleague | មិត្តរួមការងារ
  A person with whom one works.
• Iced Latte | កាហ្វេទឹកកក
  A cold coffee drink made with espresso and milk.
• Office | ការិយាល័យ
  A place where people work at desks.
• Project | គម្រោង
  A planned piece of work that is intended to achieve a particular aim.

Your Reading Mission ⭐

Quick-Check Scanning Challenge

Find these details in the passage above as quickly as possible. Don't read every word; just scan!

1. What is the cafe's full name?
2. How long (in minutes) did Dara stay?
3. What item did Dara order?

Goal: Look only for the keywords (name, minutes, item) until your eyes spot them.