Reading: Scanning for Specific Information
Lesson 2: Locating Numbers (1-10) in a Short Text
Searching for Numbers
In our last lesson, we practiced scanning for words. Today, we will use the same skill to scan for a number1.
Being able to find numbers quickly is very useful for finding a price2, a time, or a quantity3. Remember, when you scan, you don't need to read every word. Just search for your target!
Part 1: Numbers 1-10 Reference Chart
Here are the numbers we will look for today. They can be symbols or words.
| Symbol | English Word | Khmer Word |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | one | មួយ |
| 2 | two | ពីរ |
| 3 | three | បី |
| 4 | four | បួន |
| 5 | five | ប្រាំ |
| 6 | six | ប្រាំមួយ |
| 7 | seven | ប្រាំពីរ |
| 8 | eight | ប្រាំបី |
| 9 | nine | ប្រាំបួន |
| 10 | ten | ដប់ |
Practice Example 1: Find a Quantity
Your friend has some pets. Your target is to find out how many dogs she has. Scan the text to find the number.
My name is Lin. I live in Kampot near the river. I love animals. I have five chickens, two cats, and 1 dog.
Answer: Did you find it? The number is 1. Lin has one dog.
Practice Example 2: Find a Price
You want to buy a drink. Your target is the price in dollars ($). Scan the sign to find the number.
FRESH SUGARCANE JUICE
Cool and delicious! Perfect for a hot day in Kampot. One big cup is only $2.
Answer: You found it! The number is 2. The price is $2.
Your Turn to Practice Scanning!
Practice Quiz 1
You are at a small cafe. Scan the text below to find the number of tables outside.
"Welcome to our cafe! We have 10 tables inside where it is cool. We also have 4 tables outside with a view of the river."
Answer: The number is 4. There are four tables outside.
Practice Quiz 2
Your teacher is giving instructions. Scan the sentence to find out how many questions you need to answer.
"For your homework, please read the story on page five and answer the 7 questions on page six."
Answer: The number is 7. You need to answer seven questions.
Vocabulary Glossary
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Number (*noun*)
ភាសាខ្មែរ: លេខ (Lek)
A symbol or word that shows a quantity (e.g., 1, 2, three, four). ↩ back to text -
Price (*noun*)
ភាសាខ្មែរ: តម្លៃ (Tâm-lai)
The amount of money you pay for something. ↩ back to text -
Quantity (*noun*)
ភាសាខ្មែរ: បរិមាណ (Bâ-rə-maan)
The amount or number of something. ↩ back to text
Homework Task
Go on a Number Hunt!
Look at things in a local shop or market in Kampot. Scan the signs or product labels for numbers from 1-10.
Try to find:
- The price of a snack or a drink.
- The quantity of items in a package (e.g., 2 batteries).
Write down or take a picture of two numbers you find!