英语阅读讲解提示.pptVIP

CET-4 Reading comprehension Test purpose: examine students’ ability in getting information from reading materials Test format: multiple choice Test instructions: Directions: In this part you will read four passages. Each passage is followed by a number of comprehension questions. Read both the passage and the questions carefully. Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage length: about 250 words Range of materials: general topics on natural and social sciences such as biography, business, history, geography, education, popular science. Styles: exposition, argumentation, (sometimes in combination with narration) Abilities to be tested Main idea Specific information Inference Making judgments “Main idea” items The passage mainly discusses/ is mainly about ___________. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ____________________. The best title of the passage of the passage would be _______________. Which of the following could be the most suitable title? The author focuses on ___________________. The major point discussed in the passage is ________________. Such items test students’ ability to synthesize, summarize and abstract reading materials. Students are advised to scan a passage and pay special attention to the first and the last sentences of each paragraph, which most probably contribute to the theme/main idea/topic sentence of a passage. Read the passage twice. Do not read too carefully for the first time. Reading briefly is quite helpful for finding the main points. “Detail” items According to the passage, the price system is related primarily related to __________. Manufacturers found out that color affects sales by ____________________. According to the passage, what kind of people would probably favor yellow? Such items usually involve the understanding of a certain sentence which may be difficult because of some language points. Students are advised to locate the source information