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1. Reading introduction
3-5篇 700 字长 每篇配12-14道题 共有60-100分钟,每篇是 20分钟
2. 文章结构
文章的4种组织方式:
- classification
- comparison/contrast
- cause/effect
- problem/solution
3. 10种提问类型
Basic Information and Inferencing questions (11 to 13 questions per set)
1. Factual Information questions (3 to 6 questions per set)
2. Negative Factual Information questions (0 to 2 questions per set)
3. Inference questions (0 to 2 questions per set)
4. Rhetorical Purpose questions (0 to 2 questions per set)
5. Vocabulary questions (3 to 5 questions per set)
6. Reference questions (0 to 2 questions per set)
7. Sentence Simplification questions (0 to 1 question per set)
8. Insert Text question (0 to 1 question per set)
Reading to Learn questions (1 per set)
9. Prose Summary
10. Fill in a Table
4. 每种类型的定义及解题方式
Type 1: Factual Information Questions
问的是文章描述过的一个事实,细节或者定义。这个在文章中是 明确提及了的。直接找答案就行。以下是常见问法
- According to the paragraph, which of the following is true of X?
- The author’s description of X mentions which of the following?
- According to the paragraph, X occurred because . . .
- According to the paragraph, X did Y because . . .
- According to the paragraph, why did X do Y?
- The author’s description of X mentions which of the following?
Type 2: Negative Factual Information Questions
找出那个选项是对的或者是错的,注意提干的 NOT/EXCEPT
- According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of X?
- The author’s description of X mentions all of the following EXCEPT
做完之后一定要坚持题目有没有NOT/EXCEPT,小心答非所问
Type 3: Inference Questions
推理题:有 原因-结果推理、比较推理(A>B=>B<A)等
题干有infer,suggest, imply
- Which of the following can be inferred about X?
- The author of the passage implies that X . . .
- Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 1 about X?
不要凭自己猜测,需要根据文章来推理
Type 4: Rhetorical Purpose Questions
这个是问 为什么提及某个人某个事物, 或者为什么会有某句话、 句子间的关系, 段落间的关系等。
常用词:definition, example,to illustrate, to explain, to contrast, to refute, to note, to criticize, function of
- The author discusses X in paragraph 2 in order to . . .
- Why does the author mention X?
- The author uses X as an example of . . .
Type 5: Vocabulary Questions
词汇题,问词汇的意思或者作用
- The word X in the passage is closest in meaning to
- In stating X, the author means that
要注意不是单词的意思,而是要结合文章语境,给出在文中的意思。
Type 6: Reference Questions
指代题,ask you to identify referential relationship between the words in the passage.
- The word X in the passage refers to
注意指代和被指代的词 单复数,人称 等保持一致
Type 7: Sentence Simplification Questions最多1题
其实就是找同义句,选出和高亮的句子意思表达一样的句子
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Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the
highlighted sentence? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning inimportant ways or leave out essential information.
信息相反、遗漏信息、篡改信息 都是错的
Type 8: Insert Text Questions 最多1题
给一个句子,寻找插入的地方,不仅要考虑文章逻辑,而且也要考虑grammatical connections。会给出4个地方,选一个即可。
解法:每个地方试一下,看看插入后句子结构是否顺畅,尤其注意连接词要对应。句子前后都得对应的上。还有就是代词的指代要能找到对应。
常用连词
On the other hand / Further, or Furthermore / Similarly
For example / Therefore / In contrast / On the contrary
In other words / Finally /As a result
下面两类需要对文章的结构非常的清晰,能够提取主要的观点以及辅助的用来支撑主要观点的次要观点。
Type 9: Prose Summary Questions
区分major idea from minor idea
essential from nonessentialinformation
6个选项选3个,选对2个得1分,选对3个得两分,否则0分
Type 10: Fill in a Table Questions
给一个table和一堆选项,将选项移到正确的位置
5个选项的:3个得1分,4个2分,5个3分
7个选项的:4个得1分,5个2分,6个3分, 7个4分