GRADO 10: SKIMMING AND SCANNING PRACTICE

 Texto 1: 


The Amazon Rainforest


The Amazon Rainforest, often called the "lungs of the Earth," is the largest rainforest in the world. It is located in South America, mostly in Brazil.


The forest is home to millions of species of plants, animals, and insects. Many of them cannot be found anywhere else in the world.


The Amazon also plays an important role in producing oxygen and regulating the Earth’s climate.


The Amazon Rainforest is vital for our planet’s health and must be protected.


Preguntas:


Skimming:


1. What is the general topic of the text?


Scanning:


1. In which country is most of the Amazon located?



2. What nickname is given to the Amazon Rainforest?



Texto 2: 


The Moon Landing


On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. This historic event was part of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission.


Millions of people around the world watched the landing on television. Neil Armstrong’s first words on the moon were: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”


The Apollo 11 mission proved that space exploration was possible and opened the door for future missions.


The moon landing remains one of humanity’s greatest achievements.


Preguntas:


Skimming:


1. What is the text mainly about?


Scanning:


1. On what date did the moon landing happen?



2. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?




Texto 3: 


The Great Wall of China


The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world. It stretches over 21,000 kilometers across northern China.


It was built to protect China from invasions, and construction began more than 2,000 years ago. Different dynasties worked on the wall over many centuries.


Today, the Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited landmarks in the world.


Conclusion: The Great Wall of China is both a historical defense system and a symbol of Chinese culture.


Preguntas:


Skimming:


1. What is the main idea of the text?


Scanning:


1. How long is the Great Wall?



2. How many years ago did its construction begin?


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