【2017年整理】新视与野大学英语(二版)1册Unit1SectionB教师版.ppt

Contents;Reading Skills;Finding out Word Meanings; Experienced readers know how to guess or figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words through contextual clues—usually found in the words surrounding the unknown words. In order to make meanings clear, good writers often provide or give such clues for readers. It is always a good idea to learn to recognize such clues you might come across in your reading. ; So, when we are looking for the major detail of a paragraph, we have, first, to learn to read for the main idea of the paragraph. When we have found all the facts and details that help to add up to the main idea of the paragraph, we can separate the major detail from less important details. ;The most commonly seen contextual clues include: ;Some words or phrases give the definition of an unknown word, usually by using punctuation (标点符号). ;;;;;;;Directions: Now read the following sentences and try to figure out the meanings of the underlined words and expressions. Use contextual clues, word-formation clues, your knowledge of subject and the world to decide which synonym(同义词) provided is the closest match. Do not count on the New Words because these words have been purposely chosen outside the list. ;1. Many people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves. A. the online method B. a place for online learning C. a place to communicate with each others D. the experience of online learning;2. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves. A. hide