ReadingComprehensionSkill-III.ppt

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1、Reading Comprehension Skill III:How To Get The Main Idea?&How to choose the best title?Which is the best title for this passage?Which of the following can be the best title ?Whats the most suitable title for the text?The suitable headline may be_?Which of the following best states the theme of the p

2、assage?Which is the main idea of the passage?The passage mainly deals with_?The passage is mainly about_?Which can best summarize the passage?What does this passage mainly deal with?Main idea/Best title of aMain idea/Best title of a ParagraPh?ParagraPh?(1)(2012, 新课标，全国新课标，全国B） Honey from the African

3、 forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In par

4、ts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper-a little bird called a honey guide.63. What can be the best title ?A. Wild bees B. Wax and honeyC. Beekeeping in Africa D. Honey-Lovers Helper(2)2012,苏锡常镇四市苏锡常镇四市(A) According to a new survey, more than h

5、alf of the parents in the United States are helping, or have helped or supported their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages. It showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already gone, so-called b

6、oomerang kids, to return.59. What would be the best title? A. Adult children are less independent B. Parents help support adult children C. Bad conditions affect children a lot D. Spoiled generation in the United States(3)( 周练周练 )Temperature is measured by means of a thermometer. One general form of

7、 thermometer depends upon the fact that most solids and liquids expand as their temperature rises. There are two exceptions. There is, for instance, a kind of steel called invar( from “invariable”) which does not change its dimensions as temperature changes; it is valuable for making pendulums, sinc

8、e, if the length of a pendulum changes, its time of vibration changes. It is also used for making very accurate measuring scales. In both cases, then, changes of atmospheric temperature have no effect if invar is used. Another exception is that very odd liquid, water, which has many strange properti

9、es. - The best title for the passage is most likely to be_A. Temperature measurementB. Two exceptionsC. Uses of invarD. Properties of water (4) Tom studied four years at the University of Paris and decided to leave before his graduation. He transferred to the University of Berlin and graduated with

10、honors. Harvard Law School and, later, Boston College provided him with an excellent legal background. He is presently a corporation lawyer in Miami, Florida. The main idea is that _.A. Tom, who had studied at Paris Universities for four years, moved to another university.B. Tom became a lawyer sinc

11、e his graduation from Harvard Law School and later from Boston College.C. Tom was an excellent student when he studied at Berlin university.D. Tom received an excellent education.detaildetaildetailTypes Of Paragraph StructurestypeThe position of the topicAt the beginningAt the endIn the middleNo cle

12、ar topic sentenceready to have a try?(5) 12-13， 盐城中学期中考试盐城中学期中考试(B)63. Para 5 is mainly to tell us_?A. It is difficult to find out tiny items of false information.B. No matter how famous the papers are, they can be cheatedC. You can make mistakes while searching for information.D. It was Sir Norman

13、Wisdom who wrote the S Club 7 hit “Reach”P5: But other things are hard to spot. The most common form of vandalism involves adding tiny items of false information into the biography of a famous person. Unbelievably, some of this misinformation has appeared in newspapers, with The Daily Mail, The Guar

14、dian and The Independent all have fallen victim to the dirty tricks. For example, in an article about British comedian Sir Norman Wisdom, one newspaper claimed that he co-wrote Dame Vera Lynns wartime hit “There will be Bluebird over the White Cliffs of Dover”. He did no such thing. And in another a

15、rticle, it was reported that TV Theme tune composer Ronnie Hazlehurst had written the S Club 7 hit “Reach”, once again, not true. But other things are hard to spot. The most common form of vandalism involves adding tiny items of false information into the biography of a famous person. Unbelievably,

16、some of this misinformation has appeared in newspapers, with The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Independent all have fallen victim to the dirty tricks. For example, in an article about British comedian Sir Norman Wisdom, one newspaper claimed that he co-wrote Dame Vera Lynns wartime hit “There wil

17、l be Bluebird over the White Cliffs of Dover”. He did no such thing. And in another article, it was reported that TV Theme tune composer Ronnie Hazlehurst had written the S Club 7 hit “Reach”, once again, not true.63. Para 5 is mainly to tell us_?A. It is really difficult to find out tiny items of f

18、alse information.B. No matter how famous the papers are, they can also be cheatedC. You can make mistakes while searching for information.D. It was Sir Norman Wisdom who wrote the S Club 7 hit “ReachMain idea/Best title of aMain idea/Best title of aPassagePassaged e t a i l sParagraph ideasPassage i

19、dea(6) 学英语学英语11. B3 The word “winner” has many meanings. When we refer to a person as a winner, we dont mean one who makes someone else lose. Winners are not afraid to do their own thinking and to use their own knowledge. They can separate facts from opinion and dont pretend to have all answers. The

20、y listen to others, evaluate what they say, but come to their own conclusions. Winners dont play “helpless”, nor do they play the blaming game. Instead, they are responsible for what they do. Winners are their own bosses. A winner cares about the world and its peoples. A winner is not isolated from

21、the general problems of society, but is concerned, and committed to improving the quality of life. Even in the face of national and international disasters, a winners self image is not one of a powerless individual. A winner works to make the world a better place. A winner is one who responds by bei

22、ng credible and trustworthy both as an individual and as a member of society. (6) 学英语学英语11. B3 The word “winner” has many meanings. When we refer to a person as a winner, we dont mean one who makes someone else lose. Winners are not afraid to do their own thinking and to use their own knowledge. The

23、y can- Winners dont play “helpless”, nor do they play the blaming game.- A winner cares about the world and its peoples.- A winner is one who responds by being credible and trustworthy both as an individual and as a member of society.（7）（周练）（周练） Being heavily in debt weakens the development of devel

24、oping countries. It is true of everyone. If your parents take out a loan, remind them to make the payments on time. Otherwise it will become a negative record in their personal credit reports, which are playing an increasingly big role in peoples daily lives. A story carried by Chongqing Morning Pos

25、t in June, underlines this trend. A personal credit rating is important to the social and economic activities of a person.-66. What is the best title ?A. Credit Report Contents B. Credit in ChinaC. A Credit Report Rating D. Credit Really Counts（8）(周练周练) Wal-Mart is not just the worlds largest retail

26、er. Its the worlds largest company, which sells three months what number-two retailer Home Depot sells in a year. Wal-Mart exercises its power for just one purpose: to bring the lowest possible prices to its customers. At Wal-Mart, that goal is never reached. The retailer has a clear policy for supp

27、liers: On basic products that dont change, the price Wal-Mart will pay, and will charge shoppers, must drop year after year. But what almost no one outside the world of Wal-Mart and none of its 21000suppliers know is the high cost of those low prices. To survive in the face of its pricing demands, m

28、akers of everything from bikes to jeans have had to close US plants in favor of obtaining products from abroad. Indeed, the real story of Wal-Mart, the story that never gets told, is the story of the pressure the biggest retailer constantly applies to its suppliers in the name of bring us “everyday

29、low prices.”63. Whats the best title for the passage?A. The fortune Wal-Mart makesB. The Wal-Mart you dont knowC. The biggest retailer-Wal-MartD. The money saving tip in Wal-Mart（9）( 安徽，安徽， 2012， E) Future Life You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and younger-looking

30、. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150, so at 40, youre not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age. You say to your shirt, “Turn red!”. It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart c

31、lothes” contain particles much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes color or pattern. You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “ you shouldnt drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip that contains information about th

32、e milk, and it knows the milk is old. In 2035, every article of food in the grocery stores has such a chip. It is time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all aro

33、und you. So will all these things come true? “ For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli, “ it has to be much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next? ( 安徽，安徽， 2012， E)75. What is the text mainly about? A. Food and clothing i

34、n 2035 B. Future technology in everyday life C. Medical treatments of the future D. The reason for the success of new technology You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and younger-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live

35、 to be 150, so at 40, youre not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age.75. What is the text mainly about? A. Food and clothing in 2035 B. Future technology in everyday life C. Medical treatments of the future D. The reason for the succe

36、ss of new technologyYou say to your shirt, “Turn red!”. It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes color or pattern.75. What is the text mainly about? A. Food and clothing in

37、 2035 B. Future technology in everyday life C. Medical treatments of the future D. The reason for the success of new technology You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “ you shouldnt drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip that contains information about the milk, and i

38、t knows the milk is old. In 2035, every article of food in the grocery stores has such a chip.75. What is the text mainly about? A. Food and clothing in 2035 B. Future technology in everyday life C. Medical treatments of the future D. The reason for the success of new technologyIt is time to go to w

39、ork. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.75. What is the text mainly about? A. Food and clothing in 2035 B. Future technology in everyday life C. Medical treatmen

40、ts of the future D. The reason for the success of new technology？So will all these things come true? “ For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli, “ it has to be much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next?75. What is the tex

41、t mainly about? A. Food and clothing in 2035 B. Future technology in everyday life C. Medical treatments of the future D. The reason for the success of new technology？ Future Life You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and younger-looking. In 2035, medical technology i

42、s better than ever. - You say to your shirt, “Turn red!”. It changes - You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “ you shouldnt drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip that contains - It is time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. -So will all these things come

43、 true? “ For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli, “ it has to be much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next? ( 安徽， 2012， E)75. What is the text mainly about? A. Food and clothing in 2035 B. Future technology in everyday l

44、ife C. Medical treatments of the future D. The reason for the success of new technologyConClusionConClusion：1.1. title/suBtitletitle/suBtitle2.2. PiCtures/ChartsPiCtures/Charts3.3. tyPes of the artiCletyPes of the artiCle4.4. first ParagraPhfirst ParagraPh5.5. last ParagraPhlast ParagraPh6.6. first

45、sentenCe in every first sentenCe in every ParagraPhParagraPh7.7. Key words/sentenCesKey words/sentenCesConsolidation: lets have a try!(10)(2012,南通，调研）南通，调研）The Importance of Setting Speech GoalsWhat a goal is Why a goal is important _ If you have been charged with delivering a speech, establishing a

46、 goal can seem difficult at first. There are several things to take into consideration. First, think about who you will be speaking to. The demographic of your audience will likely determine whether you will be able to persuade them, or whether they will be able to sit through. Second, think about t

47、he topic itself. If the topic is something controversial, it may worth your while to consider an informative approach to present both sides of the issue. Finally, consider your resources. A speech with an informative or persuasive goal usually requires a great deal of research, and sometimes takes m

48、ore time to write.66. Which can be filled into the blank as the subtitle ?A.How to achieve a speech goalB. How to deliver a difficult speechC. What to consider to establish a goalD. What to consider to deliver a speech (11)(周练周练3，A) For those who are tired of doing the laundry, Samsung has found an

49、answer: a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smartphone app. Samsung says its not just something, new-the app connection actually has some practical uses. The company also says that with electricity rate varying depending on the time of day, more control over when the

50、machines are used can help save money. Perhaps, but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do- enable laziness. Rather than getting up to check on whether the laundry is done, users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV.59. What is the main idea ?