基本阅读技能

1.成组视读P21，（par.1）

“意群”(thought/sensegroup)：

视线停留一次可看到具有逻辑意义的一组单词，这种有意义的语法结构叫“意群”。

阅读时人的眼睛不是持续的移动，而是跳跃式移动，94%的时间眼睛是静止的，6%的时间在跳跃。

在实际阅读中，人的眼睛以词群为单位跳跃，即相关的词往往在一次注目中看到。

2.略读（P114-116），QuenchingthePoor’sThirstforKnowledge+题

快速浏览全文的阅读方法

目的：

(1)了解文章的主题;

(2)对文章的结构获得一个整体概念;

(3)对各部分的内容获得一个粗略印象;

(4)对文章主旨做出判断。

对象：文章的标题、开始段、结束段、每段的段首句和结尾句

3.寻读（P76-79）

指以问题为线索、带着问题去寻找某一特定信息的阅读

要领：

1.确定哪方面的事实和细节

2.确定到什么地方去找

3.扫过文章

4.找到地方后详读

5.适当地推理

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猜测词义

1.词汇线索：前缀、后缀、词干

e.g. Most flags have a compact， rectangular shape and instinct visual symbolism. Their strong colors and geometric patterns are usually instantly recognizable even if miniaturized to less than a square centimeter.

The word miniaturized in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. publicized B. colored

C. made brighter D. made smaller

2. 结构线索

1)定义(be)

e.g. The Celtic religion centered on the worship of a pantheon of nature deities. Their religious ceremonies included animal sacrifices and various forms of magic. Druids were the priests who led the people in this highly ritualistic worship…

The word Druids in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. deities B. ceremonies

C. sacrifices D. priests

2)同义词/解释(and / or)

e.g. In accordance with many psychologist， phobias， or irrational fears represent， are symbolic of repressed anxiety.

The word phobia in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. psychologist B. fear

C. symbol D. treatment

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5)罗列(，)

e.g. If someone is said to have “a chip on his shoulder”， he is angry， pugnacious， sullen， and looking for trouble.

The word pugnacious in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. friendly B. aggressive

C. sociable D. responsible

6)举例 (like， such as， for example， for instance)

e.g. However， for outdoor enthusiasts who want to get far from civilization， choosing camping paraphernalia such as tents， sleeping bags， cooking implements and other supplies should be done with care.

The word paraphernalia in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. friendly B. aggressive

C. sociable D. responsible

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9)指代关系

e.g. Many weeds are also hosts for disease-causing organisms. At least 50 different weed species fight off competitors by emitting toxins from their roots， leaves， or seeds. These poisons do their work in a variety of ways， such as inhibiting germination of seeds and destroying photosynthesis abilities.

The word toxins in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. roots B. leaves

C. seeds D. poisons

10)关键词

e.g. … nonresidential design concerns public spaces such as concert hall， banks， offices， building lobbies， theater， restaurants， hotels， and religious buildings. Many contract designers specialize in one or more of these areas. Accessories add interest to a room. They can accent or highlight an area and give a room beauty and personality.

The word accessories in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. things that build a house B. things that destroy a room

C. things that improve a room D. things that coat a house