Passage 1
Lam Hon-ming, director of the State Key Laboratory at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, is a top expert in soybean (大豆) research. Since 1998, Lam’s team has been cooperating with scientists in Chinese mainland. In 2010, he came across Zhang Guohong, an agricultural expert from Gansu, China, at a national soybean conference. With the same major, they hit it off and decided to improve farmers’ lives and promote local agriculture.
Farmers in Gansu depend largely on the weather for their livelihood, mainly on rainfall, which is also a cause of severe poorness in the area. In 2016, they developed three new soybean varieties suited to salty soil and rare rainfall of Northwest China. All received official government approval.
As the land in Northwest China is not suitable for the growth of common varieties of soybeans, local farmers never planted soybeans, and it became a major problem for spreading new soybeans. Lam and Zhang increased communication with farmers through various ways. To ensure farmers’ income, Lam struck a partnership with a Hong Kong food company that will purchase all soybeans at market price when they are harvested.
By 2020, the planting area of the three approved soybeans in Gansu had gone beyond 2.4 million square kilometers, covering 46 of the province’s 80-plus counties, and the output had reached 7.71 million kilograms, adding about 30 million yuan to local farmers’ income.
Zhang said that Professor Lam’s contribution has greatly pushed the poorness relief and agricultural research in Northwest China. "It is hard to keep doing agricultural research with less funding. And it is more difficult to travel from Hong Kong to the poor areas of the Northwest to do agricultural research," he added. In the future, Lam will continue to work with mainland scientists and lead more "Hong Kong power" into the development of the country’s Northwest.
1What can we know about the two scientists from Paragraph 1
A.They have been friends since 1998. B.They both major in agriculture.
C.They once served in the same lab. D.They met by chance in Hong Kong.
2What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to
A.Rainfall is not enough. B.The locals lived a poor life.
C.Little land is rich in nutrition. D.The farmers never planted soybeans.
3What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us
A.More work needs to be done. B.All farmers become better-off.
C.The two scientists are successful. D.Soybeans grow throughout Gansu.
4Which of the following can best describe Lam Hon-ming
A.Dependent. B.Honest.
C.Open-minded. D.Devoted.
Passage 2
Every holiday season, Patricia Gallagher fills her car with stuffed animals and drives around Philadelphia. She gives them not to kids but to seniors.
Patricia’s holiday tradition started in 2009. "I just got this idea of calling two nursing homes at random and asking if I could come and read books on New Year’s day, "she said. She brought some of her kids’ stuffed animals for the seniors to hold while she read. "But when I went to gather them and take them back to go to the next nursing home, nobody wanted to give up their stuffed animals," she added. It was then and there that she realized the power of a simple holiday gift.
Patricia wanted to continue her tradition of giving, so she put an ad online, asking for gently used stuffed animals. In her first two years of collecting, she received more than 11,000 donated stuffed animals. She said sometimes local schools would hold stuffed animal collections on her behalf, or a child who outgrew their toys would donate. After receiving too many, Patricia started capping how many she would collect at a time, and said she could only take in about 250 stuffed animals each week during the holiday season. Then, she took them to nursing homes.
"The elderly want stuffed animals not only for comfort, but also because they were conversation starters and reminded them of their childhood, "she said. And she recalled one man said, "You know, I never wanted to go to school. And my father said if I would go that day, he would take me to the Brooklyn Zoo. And you know what This was the first animal I saw there and it looked just like this giraffe."
Spreading joy isn’t just a holiday pastime for Patricia. She is also known as the "Happy Flower Lady" around Philadelphia, because she collects old flowers from stores and gives them to anyone who needs a pick-me-up.
"When you give, you really do get more back," Patricia said." Every morning, whether it’s the flowers or the stuffed animals, I have a purpose."
1Why did Patricia go to the nursing homes in 2009
A.To send gifts to the seniors.
B.To read stories to the elderly.
C.To get over her loneliness.
D.To give away her kids' toys.
2What does the underlined word "capping" in paragraph 3 mean
A.Limiting. B.Recording.
C.Identifying. D.Doubling.
3What can we learn from paragraph 4
A.Seniors love good old days.
B.Cute animals have healing effects on seniors.
C.Giving makes seniors happy.
D.Stuffed animals have more than one function.
4What does Patricia think of her giving experiences
A.Rewarding. B.Entertaining.
C.Timely. D.Tough.
Passage 3
An extremely rare manuscript(手稿) signed by British naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin is expected to fetch up to $800,000 at a Sotheby’s auction next month. The document contains a passage from the famous 1859 work On the Origin of Species, in which Darwin put forth his theory of evolution.
The document was once thought to be a deserted page from an earlier manuscript of the work. But experts now understand it was written in 1865 and sent to the editor of the Autographic Mirror who had requested a signed writing sample from Darwin.
"While some of Darwin's notes and manuscript pages have survived over the last hundred or more years, he was known to keep revising his publications, often throwing away pages from working drafts as waste paper, making them extremely rare," Sotheby's said in a statement.
On the Origin of Species was voted the most influential academic book of all time in a public poll held during Academic Book Week in 2015. The book offers Darwin's revolutionary idea that species evolve over generations in the process of natural selection.
Darwin backed up his theory with evidence collected during his 1831-1836 voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he observed and collected specimens(标本) from a number of species. On the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, Darwin noted that the finches(雀) on the island were similar to finches on the mainland; however, the availability of different foods in each area had led to differences in beak shapes.
The manuscript will be placed on display at Sotheby’s in New York between Oct.30 and Nov.8, and online bids will be accepted between Nov.25 and Dec.9. The auction house estimates that the document will fetch between $600, 000 and $800, 000.
The auction, which is titled Age of Wonder, will also include a first edition of On the Origin of Species and a copy of scientific paper by Darwin and another naturalist.
1What do we know about the manuscript
A.It’s a page of On the Origin of Species.
B.It’s a draft of Darwin’s scientific paper.
C.It’s a signed writing sample to an editor.
D.It’s waste paper from Darwin’s study.
2What makes Darwin’s On the Origin of Species the most influential academic book
A.The rare manuscript. B.His adventure on the sea.
C.His methods of research. D.His theory of evolution.
3What does the underlined phrase "backed up" mean in Paragraph 5
A.supported B.explained
C.declared D.created
4What is the purpose of the auction
A.To put the manuscript on sale. B.To display Darwin’s works.
C.To vote the best academic books. D.To release a new discovery.
Passage 4
Technology is developing by leaps and bounds. Small devices such as a smartphone now have more processing power than rockets to the Moon once had. New tech brings many advantages, making our lives easier and opening up new opportunities. One piece of kit that’s been really taking off recently is the drone. This pilotless mini aircraft, originally developed for aerial(从飞机上的) photography and warfare, is now bringing us benefits closer to home. In the last few years, tech companies have promised us delivery drones—bringing goods to our doorsteps in a matter of minutes. While progress in developing them has been slow, drones are becoming more and more involved in our life.
Drones are helping to connect with and enhance the lives of people in remote locations. In the UK, the Royal Mail wants a fleet of 500 drones to help deliver the mail to faraway communities. Windracers, the company developing the drones, say they can fly in fog and produce 30% fewer emissions than comparable piloted aircrafts. And in Coventry in the UK, construction has started on an air center, which will act as a base for police and delivery drones. Urban-Air Port Limited is working with car-maker Hyundai on the mini-airport, known as a skyport.
Drones can also play a part in improving the health of millions of people. For example, an incredible development project by the University of South Australia is for drones to eventually be able to survey populations for disease by reading the blood oxygen levels of humans from the air. They'll also be able to scan for other vital signs, like coughing and a high temperature.
It seems that the sky is the limit for what drone technology can achieve. The only thing that sometimes keeps it from working is regulation. Jessica Brown says: "If our skies are to become as crowded as our streets, airspace rules need updating to prevent accidents."
1What does the underlined sentence indicate
A.A smartphone is more advanced than rockets. B.The rockets to the Moon are very powerful.
C.Technology is progressing very rapidly. D.Technology is widely used in daily life.
2What do we know about drones according to the passage
A.They were initially developed for bringing goods.
B.They’ve improved people's life quality in remote areas.
C.They don’t cause any pollution to the environment.
D.They can examine and treat some diseases from the air.
3What does Jessica Brown mean
A.The development of drones is quite promising. B.It’s a pity that drones are limited to the sky.
C.Drones will be likely to cause some accidents. D.Some latest laws are needed to regulate drones.
4Which is the most suitable title for the passage
A.Drones Are Delivering Benefits Closer to Home B.Developing Drones Is Facing Many Challenges
C.Drones Are Currently Booming in Every Field D.Companies Are Competing to Develop Drones
Passage 5
On Mondays, two of my children get ready for school in an unusual way.Each packs plenty of food and water, a pair of rubber boots and sometimes a cup of hot chocolate.Then, I drop them off at a nearby park where they spend the entire day outside at a certified forest school.
When I first let them sign up for the forest school program, I loved the idea, but as a mum, I was concerned about a few things: Would they be comfortable outside for that long Would they stay engaged for that many hours Then I asked them if time ever seemed to move slowly, they stared at me in confusion. They didn’t understand my question, which fittingly removed my concern.
In this program, kids direct their own play, climbing tall trees or testing ice on the frozen lake.They are never told their play is too high or too sharp, but are rather trusted to self-adjust. Something else my sons appreciate about the forest school is not being told to move on to the next activity,but being left to stay in a particular spot for as long as their curiosity allows.
"What about all the things they’re missing in a real school " concerned parents have asked me. Neither of their classroom teachers thinks it’s a problem, but most significantly, my kids are learning new and different skills that a classroom cannot teach. They are learning to sit silently and observe nature up close—a skill that’s virtually impossible to develop in a noisy and overcrowded classroom setting.They are making social connections across a broader range of age groups. They cooperate together, using their different sizes and strengths to fulfill various roles within their games.
I appreciate it that the forest school is shaping my boys’ relationship with the outdoors. They’re learning how to spend extended periods of time in nature, what to do to pass the time,and developing knowledge that will get them much closer to nature in the coming decades.
1What is special about the forest school program
A.Teachers engage in kids’ play. B.Kids play and learn outdoors.
C.It focuses on nature protection. D.It offers various foods and drinks.
2How did the author feel about kids’ reaction to her question
A.Awkward. B.Concerned.
C.Relieved. D.Proud.
3What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A.The concerns caused by the program. B.The benefits gained from role-play.
C.The skills acquired by children. D.The games loved by teachers.
4What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Nature:a wonderland for the young B.The forest school program proves a hit
C.Parks are replacing traditional schools D.Forest school: a fine place for my kids
Passage 6
In August, Jason M. Allen’s piece "Théatre D'opéra Spatial"—which he created with AI image generator Midjourney—won first place in the emerging artist division’s "digital arts photography" category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The definition for the category states that digital art refers to works that use "digital technology as part of the creative process".
Allen’s award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art. "It feels bad for the exact same reason we don’t let robots participate in the Olympics," one netizen wrote. "This is the literal definition of ‘pressing a few buttons to make a digital art piece’," another wrote.
Yet while Allen didn’t use a paintbrush, there was plenty of work involved. First, Allen played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. Over time, with many slight changes to his written prompt(提示符), he created 900 different versions of what led to his final image. Then he improved its resolution through Gigapixel AI and finally had the images printed.
Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. "Rather than hating on the technology, we need to recognize that it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward," Allen said.
Cal Duran, one of the judges for the competition, said that while Allen’s piece included a mention of AI, he didn’t realize that when judging it. Still, he stuck by his decision to award it first place. "I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way," he said.
1Why has Allen’s work led to debates
A.It was a copy of a photograph.
B.He challenged the older artists.
C.It was created with the help of AI.
D.He broke the rule of the competition.
2What can best describe Allen’s creating process
A.Cooperative. B.Energy-consuming.
C.Straightforward. D.Imagination-lacking.
3What can we learn about AI from the last paragraph
A.It is a double-edged sword.
B.It attracts conventional artists.
C.It strikes art judges as no surprise.
D.It may open a new world to artists.
4What is the text mainly about
A.A trend to be AI artists.
B.An AI-generated art contest.
C.Responses to a winning AI artwork.
D.Curiosity about an image generator.
【解析】 香港中文大学国家重点实验室主任林汉明和甘肃的农业专家张国宏通过自己的研究成果帮助甘肃农民改善生活,推动甘肃当地农业发展。
1.B 理解具体信息 根据第一段中的"Lam Hon-ming...soybean (大豆) research""In 2010...With the same major, they hit it off and decided to improve farmers’ lives and promote local agriculture"可知,林汉明是大豆研究的顶级专家。2010年,他在一次全国大豆会议上偶遇了来自甘肃的农业专家张国宏,他们两位专业相同。据此可知,这两位科学家都主修农业。
2.D 理解词汇(代词指代) 根据第三段画线词所在句"As the land...spreading new soybeans"可知,由于中国西北地区的土地不适合种植普通大豆品种,当地农民从不种植大豆,这成为推
广新大豆的一大难题。it指代上文的当地农民从不种植大豆这种情况,故选D。
3.C 理解主旨要义(段落大意) 根据第四段的内容可知,截至2020年,三批被批准的大豆在甘肃的种植面积超过240万平方公里,覆盖全省80多个县中的46个,产量达到771万公斤,为当地农民增加收入约3 000万元。据此可知,该段主要告诉我们两位科学家成功了。
4.D 推断(人物特征) 根据最后一段可知,林教授的贡献极大地推动了中国西北地区的扶贫和农业研究。尽管资金减少、进行农业研究很困难,但是林教授将继续与内地科学家合作,带领更多的"香港力量"参与中国西北地区的开发。据此可推知,林汉明具有奉献精神。
【二次精读】
核心单词:agricultural adj. 农业的 conference n. (大型、正式的)会议,研讨会 approval n. 同意,赞成;批准 output n. 产量;输出
核心短语:come across偶遇;留下印象 varieties of各种各样的
【解析】 Patricia Gallagher收集毛绒玩具或者花,送给老人或者需要提神的人。
1.B 理解具体信息 根据第二段Patricia Gallagher的话"I just got this idea of calling two nursing homes at random and asking if I could come and read books on New Year’s day"可知,Patricia Gallagher有了个主意,想随便给两家养老院打电话,问问她能不能在新年那天去给老人们读书。由此可知,2009年Patricia去养老院的目的是给老人们读书。故选B项。
2.A 理解词汇(单词) 根据第三段画线词后的内容"she could only take in about 250 stuffed animals each week during the holiday season"可知,在收到太多毛绒玩具后,Patricia开始限制每次收集的毛绒玩具的数量。故画线词的意思是"限制",与A项意义一致。
3.D 推断 根据第四段中的"The elderly want stuffed animals not only for comfort, but also because they were conversation starters"可知,老年人想要毛绒玩具不仅是为了得到安慰,而且还因为它们能成为聊天的话题。由此可知,毛绒玩具有不止一种功能。故选D项。
4.A 理解观点、态度 根据最后一段Patricia说的话"When you give, you really do get more back"可知,当付出的时候,真的会得到更多的回报。由此可知,Patricia认为她的赠送经历是有意义的。故选A项。entertaining"有趣的";timely"及时的";tough"艰难的"。
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核心单词:senior n. 老年人 outgrow v. 因长大而不再……;因长大而不适用…… recall v. 回忆起,回想起
核心短语:at random 随便地;随机 on sb.'s behalf代表某人 take in吸入;接收
【解析】 本文是一篇新闻报道,介绍了一份由英国博物学家、生物学家查尔斯·达尔文签名的极其罕见的手稿预计将在下个月的苏富比拍卖会上拍出800 000美元。
1.C 理解具体信息 根据第二段中的"But experts now understand it was written in 1865 and sent to the editor of the Autographic Mirror who had requested a signed writing sample from Darwin"可知,专家们现在知道,这份手稿写于1865年,被寄给了Autographic Mirror的编辑,他曾向达尔文索要一份签名的写作样本。因此,这份手稿是一份给编辑的签名的写作样本。故选C。
2.D 理解具体信息 根据第四段"On the Origin of Species was voted the most influential academic book of all time...The book offers Darwin’s revolutionary idea that species evolve over generations in the process of natural selection"可知,在2015年学术图书周期间举行的公众投票中,《物种起源》被评为有史以来最具影响力的学术书籍。这本书提出了达尔文的革命性观点,即物种在自然选择的过程中世代进化。由此可知,达尔文的进化论使他的《物种起源》成为最有影响力的学术著作。故选D。
3.A 理解词汇(短语) 根据第五段的"Darwin backed up his theory with evidence collected during his 1831-1836 voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he observed and collected specimens(标本) from a number of species"和语境及常识可知,达尔文观察和收集物种标本来支持自己的理论。画线短语与support的意思相近。故选A。
4.A 理解具体信息 根据第一段中的"An extremely rare manuscript(手稿) signed by British naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin is expected to fetch up to $800,000 at a Sotheby’s auction next month"可知,拍卖的目的是将手稿出售。故选A。
【解析】 本文主要介绍了无人机越来越多地参与到人们的生活中,给普通人的生活带来了便利。
1.C 理解句意 画线句的意思是"现在,像智能手机这样的小设备的处理能力比曾经发射到
月球的火箭还要强",画线句的前一句"Technology is developing by leaps and bounds"说的是,技术正在突飞猛进地发展。那么,作者用这句话来说明科技在迅速发展,故选C。
2.B 理解具体信息 根据第二段中的"Drones are helping to connect with and enhance the lives of people in remote locations"可知,无人机改善了偏远地区人们的生活质量。故选B。
3.D 推断 根据最后一段中的"It seems that the sky is the limit for what drone technology can achieve. The only thing that sometimes keeps it from working is regulation"和Jessica Brown所说的话可知,似乎无人机技术什么都能达到。有时阻碍它发挥作用的唯一因素是监管。Jessica Brown认为,如果我们的天空变得像我们的街道一样拥挤,空域规则需要更新,以防止事故发生。也就是说,Jessica Brown的意思是需要一些最新的法律来规范无人机。故选D。
4.A 理解主旨要义(标题判断) 根据第一段中的"One piece of kit that’s been really taking off recently is the drone. This pilotless mini aircraft...is now bringing us benefits closer to home"和第二、三段的首句可知,本文主要介绍了无人机给普通人的生活带来的便利,因此A选项最适合作本文的标题。故选A。
【考点突破】
猜测画线词/短语/句子的意思是高考阅读理解的必考题型,这类题目要求考生利用文章信息推出文章中某个生词、短语甚至句子的(隐藏)含义以及代词的指代对象,其目的是考查考生在阅读中理解生僻词(块)含义以及代词指代对象的高阶能力,这是考查考生语言运用能力以及思维品质的重要途径。掌握一定的猜词技巧对于英语阅读有着举足轻重的意义。虽然每年的高考阅读理解中该类题目数量不多,却是考生失分的重灾区之一。因此,在平常的训练中,考生需要着重练习对生词词义以及语块含义的猜测,提高推测和理解能力。
该题型常见的设问形式有:
※Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in paragraph...
※According to the passage, what does the underlined part"..."probably mean/refer to
※What does the underlined word/phrase...mean
※Which of the following can best replace the underlined word"..." in paragraph...
【解析】 本文主要讲述了作者的两个儿子在森林学校项目中的收获以及该项目的好处。
1.B 理解具体信息 根据第三段中的"In this program, kids direct their own play, climbing tall trees or testing ice on the frozen lake"和第四段中的"my kids are learning new and different skills that a classroom cannot teach...nature up close"可知,在森林学校项目中,孩子们可以在户外玩耍,也可以在户外学习不同的技能,故B项正确。
2.C 推断 明题意:本题问"作者对于孩子们对她的问题的反应感受如何 "→寻线索:根据第二段中的"they stared at me in confusion. They didn’t understand my question, which fittingly removed my concern"可知,孩子们困惑地看着作者,他们没弄明白作者的问题,这让作者消除了自己的担心→定答案:由此可以推断,孩子们对作者的问题的反应让作者感到很放心,故C项正确。
3.C 理解主旨要义(段落大意) 根据第四段中的"but most significantly, my kids are learning new and different skills...They are learning...They are making social connections...They cooperate together"可知,本段主要讲到了孩子们从森林学校项目中学到的技能,故C项正确。
4.D 理解主旨要义(标题判断) 根据本文内容尤其是最后一段中的"I appreciate it that the forest school is shaping my boys’relationship with the outdoors. They’re learning"可知,本文主要讲述了作者的两个儿子参加森林学校项目的故事和这个项目带来的好处,故D项"森林学校:我孩子的好去处"最适合作本文的标题。
【二次精读】
核心单词:certified adj. 合格的,持有证书的;达到标准的 fittingly adv. 恰当地 cooperate v. 合作;协作 extended adj. 延长了的;扩展了的
核心短语:drop sb. off 顺便把某人送到某处
熟词生义:that 常用义:det.(指较远的人或事物)那,那个 文章义:adv.(用以强调程度)那么
It’s hard to focus that long time on the difficult maths problem. 很难把那么长时间集中在这道数学难题上。
难句分析:They are learning to sit silently and observe nature up close—a skill (that’s virtually impossible to
同位语,其中包含一个定语从句,
develop in a noisy and overcrowded classroom setting).
先行词是skill
译文:他们正在学习静坐,近距离观察大自然——这项技能在嘈杂和拥挤的教室环境中几乎不可能培养起来。
【解析】 本文主要讲了Jason M. Allen用人工智能创作的画在科罗拉多州博览会美术比赛中获得一等奖及其引发的争议和讨论。
1.C 推断 根据第二段中的"led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art"可以推断, Allen的作品引发讨论的原因是这幅画是在人工智能帮助下完成的,故C项正确。
2.B 推断 根据第三段中的"there was plenty of work involved...and finally had the images printed"可以推断,Allen的创作过程耗时耗力,故B项正确。
3.D 理解具体信息 根据最后一段中Cal Duran所说的话"I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way"可知,Cal Duran认为人工智能可以打破常规,给艺术家带去不同的视角和创作机会,故D项正确。
4.C 理解主旨要义(文章大意) 本文第一段讲Jason M. Allen用人工智能创作的画在科罗拉多州博览会美术比赛中获得一等奖;第二段讲其引发了争议;第三段讲Allen的创作过程;第四段陈述了Allen的见解;最后一段讲评委Cal Duran的观点,故C项"对获奖AI艺术作品的反应"能够概括文章大意。
【二次精读】
核心单词:emerging adj. 新兴的,发展初期的 literal adj.字面意义的
核心短语:stick by sth./sb. 坚持,信守,贯彻(承诺、计划等);继续支持,对……忠诚
【考点突破】
理解主旨要义题三大考法
考法1 归纳段落大意
段落大意题主要考查考生对段落核心信息的理解,要求考生在理解段落内容的基础上提炼出核心信息,然后对比选项,选出最契合段落主要内容的选项。段落的组织形式一般有以下四种:
1.细节表述在前,归纳概括在后,主题句常在段尾,即"分总式";
2.先提观点,后举例子,主题句常出现在段首,即"总分式",这种组织形式常出现在说明文和议论文中;
3.有时段落会先叙述,然后提出观点,再写支撑性细节,这时主题句常在段中;
4.段落中没有明显的主题句,考生需要根据关键词和段落内容概括出段落大意。
归纳段落大意题常见设问形式:
※What is the first/second/...paragraph mainly about
※What does Paragraph...mainly talk about
※Which of the following can best summarize Paragraph...
※What does the writer try to express in Paragraph...
考法2 理解文章大意
理解文章大意类题目主要考查考生对一篇文章的整体理解,要求考生具备在速读中准确掌握全文主旨的能力,考生需要在理解全文内容的基础上,通过归纳概括、推理判断等逻辑思维活动,概括出全文主旨。在寻找和归纳文章大意时,我们应注意以下几点:
1.关注文章的首段,尤其是其中符合主题句特点的句子,留意下文是否有对该句的解释和细节支撑。
2.快速通读文章主体部分的每一段,寻找每一段的主题句,判断各个段落是否与文章开头的主题句呼应。
3.注意文章的末尾,看此处出现的主题句和文章首段的主题句是否呼应。如果文章首段的主题句语言精练,且在主体部分从多角度被说明或论证,又与尾段的主题句呼应,则首段的主题句就是全文的主题句。
4.如果文章中出现了两种及两种以上的观点,在文章最后作者提出的观点一般为文章的主要观点。此时要注意一些标志性的词语,如on the whole、in short、therefore、in spite of、on the contrary、however等,因为这些词语之后的内容往往是作者的观点,也是全文的主旨。理解文章大意题常见设问形式:
※What is the text mainly about
※What's the main idea of the text
※What is mainly talked about in the text
考法3 选定最佳标题
标题是文章中心思想的精练表达。此类题目主要考查考生把握文章主旨、理解文章中心思想的能力,要求考生在理解文章的基础上运用判断、归纳、概括等方法,对文章的主题进行提炼或高度概括,最终准确地选出文章的标题。
选择标题的四大准则如下:精——语言要精练;准——观点表达得要准确;统——统领全文;新——新颖,对读者有吸引力。
选定最佳标题题常见设问形式:
※Which is the most suitable title for the text
※What can be a suitable title for the text
※Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
※Which of the following can serve as the best title for the passage