【2017年整理】新视与野大学英语读写教程二版一册unit7sectionB.ppt

Should I Have a Gun?;Reading Skills;Reading Between the Lines ;reading of the entire text, rather like detective work! But by using contextual clues, common sense, and our knowledge of the world, by connecting ideas and drawing conclusions, by forming and testing ideas about what the writer was trying to say, we can usually “fill in the blanks” and discover the writer’s real meaning. And that’s a big part of what effective reading is all about.;Here are some examples from Passage A: ;Possible answer: The writer is very cautious every night when she is back at home. This implies that the city has security problems and people have to be on guard against robbery or something unexpected.; Example 2;Explanation;Directions: Read the following paragraphs. Then answer the following questions. ;1. Every kid should have an older brother he can look up to. I feel sorry for those kids who don’t care for their older brothers as I do mine. A boy requires understanding, protection, and a strong sense of belonging and identity. I guess Kevin was my security blanket. It wasn’t that he allowed me to follow him around puppy-style. I can’t explain it; he was just there—like the Rock of Gibraltar.;Which of the following judgments applies to Kevin? A) He was fair but demanding. B) He was dull and silent. C) He was quiet and soft-hearted. D) He was reliable and helpful.;The idea in the paragraph would most probably be discussed in a book dealing with _______________ . A) behavior problems B) marriage counseling C) family court D) child development;Kevin’s behavior toward his young brother reveals _______________ . A) a good background in education B) a patient and understanding attitude C) a deep concern for his brother’s safety D) a lack of friends and social life;2. For most students the transition from high school to college-level classes is a shock. It takes some freshmen many months to adapt to the lecture and note-taking system. Preparation for this change gives the student