Reading: Skimming & Scanning: B1 Lesson 1: Quickly Identifying Main Ideas & Relevant Sections in Longer Texts

Reading Skills

B1 Lesson 1: Skim & Scan

Goal: Learn to switch between Skimming (reading fast for the main idea) and Scanning (finding specific details).

1. Key Concepts

Overview ទិដ្ឋភាពទូទៅ (The big picture)

Specific ជាក់លាក់ (Exact detail)

Keyword ពាក្យគន្លឹះ (Important word)

Headline ចំណងជើងអត្ថបទ

2. Two Ways to Read

[Image of Eagle] [Image of Hawk]

🦅 The Eagle (Skim)

Flys high. Sees the whole forest.
Use for: Getting the Main Idea.
Read: Titles, First/Last sentences.

🏹 The Hawk (Scan)

Dives down. Catches one mouse.
Use for: Finding Specific Facts.
Read: Look for Numbers, Names, Dates.

3. Practice Text

Don't read every word yet! Just look.

The Tuk-Tuk: Cambodia's Iconic Ride

A Brief History

The "remorque," or Cambodian tuk-tuk, is different from the ones in Thailand. It is actually a carriage pulled by a motorbike. They became very popular in the late 1990s as tourism began to grow in Siem Reap.

Modern Changes

Today, you will see a new type of vehicle: the three-wheeler from India (often called "Rickshaw"). These use LPG gas, which is cheaper than petrol. They are smaller and faster in traffic.

Using Apps

In 2018, apps like PassApp and Grab changed everything. Now, you don't need to negotiate the price. The price is fixed on your phone, usually starting at 3,000 Riel.

4. Quick Check

1. (Skim) What is this article mostly about? The history and changes of Tuk-Tuks. The best food in Siem Reap.

2. (Scan) When did apps like PassApp start changing things? 1990s 2018

3. (Scan) Why do drivers use the new Indian three-wheelers? LPG gas is cheaper. They are slower.