Scanning Reading Technique Examples
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What is scanning? Scanning means looking quickly through a text to find one specific piece of information, such as a name, a number or a date. You do not read everything. First decide what you are looking for, then let your eyes move fast until you find it.
❌ Read every sentence to find the year✅ Look only for a 4-digit number
🔎 What to look for
👁️ How to scan
📍 Examples: question → scan for
⚠️ Watch out
🎯 Useful in IELTS Reading
💡 IELTS tip: When you find the keyword, read the sentence before and after it. The answer is usually close, but check carefully because the text may include a similar number or name as a trap. Follow the word limit and copy the spelling exactly from the passage.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Match.
Activity 1: What to Scan For
Read the question. Choose what you should scan for in the text.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the best word to complete each scanning tip.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two actions are part of scanning. One is not. Tap the one that is NOT scanning.
Activity 4: Fix It
Each pair has one true statement and one false statement. Tap the true statement.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.
Activity 6: Scan the Text
Scan each short text for the answer. Do not read every word. Watch out for traps.