lecture1-猜词技巧要点.ppt

comparison The hot-air balloon took off. It was as buoyant in the air as a cork (软木塞) in water. Like bright David, Richard was very intelligent. Guess by yourself: The snow was falling. Big flakes drifted with the wind like feathers. contrast Tina was talking with others while Amy remained reticent all the time. Most of us agreed; however, Christina dissented. Guess by yourself: Peter was not frugal since he spent money so freely. During the concert the audience was quiet, but afterward the crowd became boisterous. There are some signal words or phrases for comparison and contrast. Like, unlike, however, while, nevertheless, despite, although, even though, on the other hand…. Inference My father is a versatile man; he is a successful businessman, sportsman, author, and sportscar mechanic. The police offered a reward of $1,000 for information for the kidnapped boy. Guess by yourself: At the age of seventy-seven, Mr. George was still playing a skillful game of tennis. He jogged four miles each day and seldom missed his daily swim. For a man of his age, he was extremely robust. General knowledge The door was so low that I hit my head on the lintel. Guess by yourself: Mary piqued John by refusing his invitation. Mark got on the motorbike, I sat behind him on the pillion, and we roared off into the night. An example paragraph Using strategies (either mentioned before or though up by yourself) to guess the meanings of the italicized words (most of them are unfamiliar to you) in the following paragraph. Talk with your partner to see if you have got the similar results. Tell your partner that how you make your guessing and try to convince him/her that your guessing is right. Consult the dictionary to see if you’re right or not. definition S. + be + O. e.g. Horology is the science of measuring time. the use of appositive structure e.g. To people the world over, the Taj Mahal, mausoleum of the Empress Mumtaz Mahal, is synonymous with India. Guess by yourself: The ha