Welcome to your first step toward mastering academic English! As a student at a science high school, your ability to access global research is a vital skill. This module transforms you into a “Science Detective,” teaching you how to decode complex research articles and technology news with speed and precision.
🔍 Why Academic Reading Matters?
Reading science and technology texts is not about translating every word; it is about using strategic tools to extract meaningful information. In this course, we focus on four core strategies that will allow you to navigate international journals and scientific discourse effectively.
1. Skimming: Reading for the Big Picture
Skimming is the art of reading a text quickly to identify the main idea and overall organization.
Focus on titles, the first and last paragraphs, and the first sentence of each paragraph.
Answer the question: “What is this text mainly about?”
English Reading Comprehension Unit 4
Skimming is the art of reading a text quickly to identify the main idea and overall organization