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Harry woke up on a misty morning during his holiday and was unable to see the promised scenic views from his window. Due to the low-lying mist, many planned outdoor activities were cancelled. Harry decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest to relax. However, he got lost in the misty forest for hours as he tried to find a clearing. He was unable to find his way back and had to stop and have his packed lunch on a fallen tree.

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Skim and Scan Activity

Harry woke up on a misty morning during his holiday and was unable to see the promised scenic views from his window. Due to the low-lying mist, many planned outdoor activities were cancelled. Harry decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest to relax. However, he got lost in the misty forest for hours as he tried to find a clearing. He was unable to find his way back and had to stop and have his packed lunch on a fallen tree.

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Skim and Scan Activity

Activity 1: Skimming

An extract from 'The path that led nowhere'


The mist clouded Harry's view as he woke up early that morning. Looking out of his sash
window, he had expected to be greeted with the promised view of rolling hills and
animals grazing in the meadow below. Instead, the mist meant that he couldn't see for
more than 20 metres. Harry had looked forward to his annual holiday. Working hard in
the city centre, the daily grind had started to get to him and he had had little time for
pleasures such as relaxation. The holiday had been booked for weeks. He had looked
forward to a country retreat, far away from the hustle and bustle of work. This apartment
in an eighteenth-century mansion had caught his eye as it promised exquisite cuisine,
beautiful interior decor and a range of country pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting and
horse riding. This Sunday morning though, many activities were cancelled due to the low-
lying mist. Anxious not to let the day slip away, Harry decided that a walk through the
nearby forest would enable him to relax. So he set off just after breakfast. He headed
towards the forest with a small packed lunch in case the mist prevented him from
returning to the mansion before lunchtime. As he walked along the path, the twigs
snapped under his feet and the dew from the trees dripped on to his shoulder. Harry heard
the birds sitting in the trees above him, letting him know that he wasn't alone. He had
been told about a clearing in the middle of the forest that would greet him with a
comfortable bench, often used in the warmer summer months. Harry thought he was
heading in the right direction but, over an hour later, he still hadn't reached it. By now he
was getting worried. Another hour passed...then another hour...he was still walking
amongst the tall oak trees. He decided to rest and sat on a fallen tree to enjoy his lunch.

Skim the text and answer these questions.

1. This piece of text can be described as:


a) informative
b) persuasive
c) instructive
d) descriptive
2. The weather in this story can best be described as:
a) sunny
b) misty
c) humid
d) cold
3. Why was Harry in the apartment?
a) It was his own apartment.
b) It was his parents' apartment.
c) It was his best friend's apartment.
d) He was on holiday.
4. At this hotel you can normally do clay pigeon shooting and horse riding.
a) true
b) false
Activity 2: Scanning

Look at the menu and answer short question


1. What is the name of the restaurant?
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2. How many kinds of pizzas do they have?
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3. What time they open?
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