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第四讲 词句猜测题——抓住“暗示”破题
高考阅读理解常考猜测词句题,针对语篇关键单词、短语或句子设问,要求考生推测含义。此类词句与上下文逻辑紧密,文中常隐含定义解释、提示词、句子结构等线索,考生需捕捉线索并结合上下文推断。题型可分为词义猜测题、代词指代题、句意猜测题。
单词猜测题主要考查对生词、短语或熟词僻义的理解,解题核心是依托上下文语境中的线索推断含义,常见技法如下:
技法1 利用上下文线索猜测词义
利用上下文语境猜测词义是解决词义猜测题最常用的方法,考生可以利用上下文提供的情景和线索进行合乎逻辑的综合分析,进而推测词义。
经典感悟
[典例1] (2025·全国一卷阅读B)As a new unit started, I asked everyone to write a persuasive piece on a health-related topic of their choice. This time they found the exercise much more interesting. For the next two assignments, a personal-narrative unit followed by a creative-writing workshop, I only required that the piece meet the specifications of its genre (体裁) and that it contain a thesis. The results were staggering. The students took on diverse topics and turned in stories, 10 to 20 pages each, with characters that broadened my view and touched my heart.
26.What does the underlined word “staggering” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Mixed. B.Amazing.
C.Similar. D.Disturbing.
答题微点
[解题思路] 根据画线词下文“学生们选取了多样的主题,交上来的故事每篇都有10到20页长,其中的人物拓宽了我的视野,也触动了我的心。”可知,学生们写出了内容丰富、打动人心的故事,与之前的表现形成强烈对比。 故推测staggering意为“令人震惊的、惊人的”。
[自主解答] .
B
答题方略
技法2 根据上下文逻辑猜测词义
阅读理解语篇是按照一定的逻辑关系展开的, 根据逻辑关系可以粗略地推断出生词词义。 对猜测词义帮助较大的逻辑关系有反义、同义、解释和因果等。
经典感悟
[典例2] (2024·全国甲卷阅读B)Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit, but cats take_this_behavior_up_a_notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that's been present in all kinds of predators (食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it's been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!
26.Which best explains the phrase “take...up a notch” in Paragraph 3
A.Perform appropriately. B.Move faster.
C.Act strangely. D.Do better.
答题微点
[解题思路] 利用转折关系猜测词义。根据转折连词“but”可知前后半句形成转折关系。画线处前半句强调狗以其令人印象深刻的取物习惯闻名,该段倒数第二句表明猫会用带来捡到的物品向主人表达爱意。结合上下文语境和前后文之间的转折关系,可推测画线处表明猫的取物能力更强,故D项符合文意。
[自主解答] .
D
答题方略
技法3 利用语法关系猜词义
做阅读理解题目时,利用语法关系猜测词义是一种快速有效的方法。答题时要关注下定义、解释、举例、定语从句、同位语(从句)等语法手段,以及表示解释性的标点符号。
经典感悟
[典例3] (2022·新高考Ⅰ卷阅读C)“It's good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I'm enjoying the creative activities,and it feels great to have done something useful.”
There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East,and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.
Wendy Wilson,extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street,one of the first to embark_on the project,said:“Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here.”
30.What do the underlined words “embark on” mean in Paragraph 7
A.Improve. B.Oppose.
C.Begin. D.Evaluate.
答题微点
[解题思路] “one of the first to embark on the project”是主语Wendy Wilson的同位语,根据embark on前面的“one of the first”及其后面的“Residents really welcome the idea of...to people here.”可知,此处指Wendy Wilson是最早发起这个项目的人之一。
[自主解答] .
C
答题方略
技法4 根据构词法猜测词义
很多情况下,我们在阅读理解中遇到的生词是派生词或合成词。根据这些词的前缀、后缀、词根或所构成合成词的意思,熟练运用构词法来判断生词的含义是一种十分快速且有效的阅读技巧。
经典感悟
[典例4] (2023·新课标Ⅰ卷阅读C)To do so,I divided the book into two parts. In part one,I describe the philosophical foundations of digital minimalism,starting with an examination of the forces that are making so many people's digital lives increasingly intolerable,before moving on to a detailed discussion of the digital minimalism philosophy.
Part one concludes by introducing my suggested method for adopting this philosophy:the digital declutter. This process requires you to step away from optional online activities for thirty days. At the end of the thirty days,you will then add back a small number of carefully chosen online activities that you believe will provide massive benefits to the things you value.
29.What does the underlined word “declutter” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Clear-up. B.Add-on.
C.Check-in. D.Take-over.
答题微点
[解题思路] 观察单词declutter含有前缀de-, 前缀de-来自拉丁语,意为“away from”,这个前缀有“除去”“取消”“离开”以及“否定”“非”等意思。结合语境,根据画线词后面的“step away from”可推测出词义,画线词表示“清除, 清理”。
构词法能够不借助阅读上下文便能够大体猜出词义,然后再结合语境猜测,这样事半功倍,而且具有双重保险,大大提高了解题效率和正确率。所以我们主张:可以利用构词法的,一定先利用构词法,再结合语境解题。
[自主解答] .
C
答题方略
设题特点 设问方式
代词猜测题常出现在人物或事物变换多,动作转换频繁的语境中,考生应根据语境判断人称代词、不定代词和指示代词。有时也会考查定语从句中关系代词的指代内容。 1.What does the underlined word
“this/it/them/which...” refer to?
2.The underlined part “it/that/they/which...”
in paragraph...refers to ________.
经典感悟
[典例5] (2025·全国二卷阅读B)There are up to 30 students at any given time in Ho's class. She generally works with their regular teachers to get lessons and tests being used at their home schools. Some teachers don't give the kids any assignments; they express sympathy instead. “I feel like it is a disservice to the kids,” Ho says. “They think their teachers don't care about their schoolwork.”
26.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 4
A.Offering regular lessons.
B.Paying extra attention.
C.Assigning no schoolwork.
D.Showing no sympathy.
答题微点
[解题思路] 根据画线词后一句“They think their teachers don't care about their schoolwork.”可知,孩子们会以为老师不关心他们的学业。再结合“Some teachers don't give the kids any assignments; they express sympathy instead. ‘I feel like it is a disservice to the kids,’ Ho says.”可知, Ho认为老师不给学生布置作业的做法对他们有损害。因此, 根据上下文语境可知,“it”指代上文“Some teachers don't give the kids any assignments”这一行为。
[自主解答] .
C
答题方略
设题特点 设问方式
句意猜测题一般出现在前后文有解释的特殊含义的语句或高度概括句中,要求考生用合适的句子解释这一语句或这一语句的某一部分。锁定语句前后寻找,意义吻合是解题关键。 1.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph...mean?
2.Which of the following best explains the underlined sentence in Paragraph...?
经典感悟
[典例6] (2022·新高考Ⅱ卷阅读B节选)We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don't even realize it's new. For them, it's just normal.
This hit_home_for_me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children's book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures—a perfect match for his age.
24.What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Provided shelter for me.
B.Became very clear to me.
C.Took the pressure off me.
D.Worked quite well on me.
答题微点
[解题思路] 句意猜测题。根据第一段内容以及画线词后文“as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday”可知,作者是记者,生活在一个讲故事的新时代,有许多新的多媒体工具。许多年轻人甚至没有意识到它是新的。对他们来说,这很正常。而在春节假期,作者和两岁的孙子坐在沙发上看书时,尤其清楚地认识到了这一点。故画线词意思是“我很清楚”。
[自主解答] .
B
答题方略
练重点练难点 创新应用体验
A
(2025·南昌高三下学期信息卷)I made a wrong decision because of my strong desire to get attention. As humans, our longing for recognition can sometimes lead us lost, forcing us to make regrettable decisions. My name is Vimukthi and at 15 years old, I shone academically yet longed for popularity among my classmates. Despite my achievements, I felt overshadowed and unnoticed. The desire to stand out consumed me, pushing me towards a severe mistake.
One day, during a visit to the IT lab with my friends, our teacher mentioned missing computer parts. Curious glances exchanged, everyone wondered aloud how it could happen in a locked lab. “It' s possible to open that lock with another key,” I said carefully, seeking attention from my classmates. Instantly, eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. It was a rush I had never experienced before—a taste of the attention I desired so desperately. In my eagerness to maintain their fascination, I demonstrated how to open the lock, taking great pleasure in the spotlight.
The following day, summoned (传唤) to the principal's office, I found myself accused of stealing the missing parts. Shock and disbelief seized me as I faced an accusation I never anticipated.
“I didn't do it, sir,” I begged, but suspicion clouded the principal's eyes. His repeated questioning intensified, pushing me to the brink (边缘) of tears and fear. In a desperate attempt to end the suffering, I falsely admitted, hoping to escape the mounting pressure.
Admitting guilt only temporarily alleviated the principal's anger. He summoned my father, and my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: “I trust my son. He is not a thief.” Before meeting the principal, my father gently asked if I understood the gravity of my actions. Tearfully, I acknowledged my misguided search for attention. “Son, attention cannot be forced,” my father reminded me. “True recognition comes from honorable behavior, not a cheat. Never again compromise your integrity for attention, and never admit to something you didn't do.” His words resonated deeply, shaping my understanding of integrity and truth.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Vimukthi因渴望被关注而犯错,最终明白真正认可源于高尚行为。
1.Why did Vimukthi refer to another key
A.He wanted to show off achievements.
B.He was envious of others' popularity.
C.He was forced by his peers.
D.He had an urge to be recognized.
D 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Despite my achievements, I felt overshadowed and unnoticed. The desire to stand out consumed me, pushing me towards a severe mistake.”以及第二段可知,Vimukthi提到另一把钥匙是因为他渴望被认可。故选D。
2.How did Vimukthi probably feel after admitting guilt
A.Confused. B.Proud.
C.Relieved. D.Angry.
C 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Admitting guilt only temporarily alleviated the principal's anger.”以及第四段中“In a desperate attempt to end the suffering, I falsely admitted, hoping to escape the mounting pressure.”可推知,Vimukthi承认有罪后,可能是感觉松了一口气。故选C。
3.What does the underlined word “alleviated” in Paragraph 5 mean
A.Hid. B.Eased.
C.Caused. D.Fueled.
B 词义猜测题。根据第五段中“Admitting guilt only temporarily alleviated the principal's anger. He summoned my father, and my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: ‘I trust my son. He is not a thief.’”可知,承认有罪只是暂时缓解了校长的愤怒,故alleviated意思是“缓解”,与Eased意思相近。故选B。
4.What message does the author's father seem to convey in the last paragraph
A.Faith from parents is important.
B.Seeking attention is rewarding.
C.Honesty is equaled by attention.
D.True respect comes from virtuous conduct.
D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘Son, attention cannot be forced,’ my father reminded me. ‘True recognition comes from honorable behavior, not a cheat. Never again compromise your integrity for attention, and never admit to something you didn't do.’”可知,作者的父亲在最后一段中似乎想传达的信息是真正的尊重来自高尚的行为。故选D。
B
(2025·皖北协作区联考)According to a new study, climate change will change and reduce the land suitable for growing food and wood, putting the production of these two important resources into direct competition.
The sight of vineyards (葡萄园) in Britain is becoming more common as hotter summers create increasingly suitable conditions for growing grapes. But behind this success story is an acute one: Climate change is moving the regions of the world suitable for growing crops.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a looming (迫在眉睫的) issue: As the land suitable for producing our food moves northwards, it will put pressure on the land we need to grow trees. The wood these trees produce is the basis of much of modern life—from paper and cardboard to furniture and buildings.
They say that the increasing competition between land for wood production and food production due to climate change has, until now, been ignored, but is set to be an emerging issue as our demand for both continues to increase.
Under the worst-case scenario (可能的情况) for climate change, where no action is taken to reduce carbon emissions in society, the study found that over a quarter of existing forestry land will become more suitable for farming by the end of the century.
“There's only a limited area of suitable land on the planet where we can produce food and wood—two critical resources for society. As climate change worsens and farming is forced to expand northwards, there's going to be increasing pressure on wood production,” said a researcher in the University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences.
“We've got to be-thinking fifty years ahead because if we want wood in the future, we need to be planting it now. The trees that will be cut down by the end of this century are already in the ground—they're on much slower cycles than food crops,” the researcher added.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了气候变化对农业和林业用地的影响,导致农业和林业在土地上产生竞争。
5.What does the underlined word “acute” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Serious. B.Sweet.
C.Slight. D.Graceful.
A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中“But behind this success story is an acute one: Climate change is moving the regions of the world suitable for growing crops.”可知,“success story”和“acute one”逻辑用转折连词“but”连接,说明前后两句话表达的意思相反,“success story”表示成功的故事,说明前面提到的情况是积极的,那么与之相反的“acute one”应该表示的是消极的情况。故选A。
6.What is a new issue arising from climate change
A.The overproduction of wood.
B.Loss of biodiversity and habitats.
C.A decrease in global food demand.
D.Agriculture and forestry battle for land.
D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“As the land suitable for producing our food moves northwards, it will put pressure on the land we need to grow trees.”和第四段中“They say that the increasing competition between land for wood production and food production due to climate change has, until now, been ignored”可知,气候变化引发的新问题是农业和林业在土地上产生竞争。故选D。
7.What does the researcher think of the situation of wood production
A.It's promising. B.It's challenging.
C.It's satisfying. D.It's confusing.
B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“As climate change worsens and farming is forced to expand northwards, there's going to be increasing pressure on wood production”可知,研究人员认为木材生产的形势是具有挑战性的。故选B。
8.What is the best title for the text
A.The Rise of Grape Yards in Britain
B.Climate Change and Wood Production
C.The Impact of Climate Change on Land Use
D.The Future of Agriculture in a Warming World
C 标题归纳题。根据第一段“According to a new study, climate change will change and reduce the land suitable for growing food and wood, putting the production of these two important resources into direct competition.”以及文章其余部分围绕气候变化对土地利用产生的影响展开,讲述了农业和林业在土地上产生竞争的情况。由此可知,文章主要讲述的是气候变化对土地利用的影响。故选C。