1、English Reading Skills, Cheng Chao,Some bad habits of English reading,Example for Regression reading,A. John scheduled an appointment with his advisor so that he could arrange his program of courses for the coming semester. B. John scheduled scheduled an appointment scheduled an appointment with his
2、 advisor with his advisor so that he that he so that he could arrange his program of courses program of courses for the coming semester coming semester for the coming semester.,How to become an excellent reader?,Read rapidly+Read Accurately=Read Efficiently,Four Methods Of Reading,Skimming,Scanning,
3、Critical Reading,Comprehensive reading,Skimming,双击添加标题文字,Reading the first and last paragraph quickly to grasp the main ideas and background of the text and the author style, because the authors prefer to giving a brief introduction of the whole article at the beginning.,Browsing and finding the cen
4、tral sentences and some facts of each paragraph, seize the one or two keywords, critcal reading in certain paragaphs which may contain the central idea of the article.,Noting the transitional words or sequence words, it may contribute to our understanding the context, omitting the unnecessary detail
5、s to pursuit the reading speed.,Summary,1. Read the first and the last sentence carefully in each paragraph. 2. Seize the key or signal words in certain paragraphs. 3. Find out the words or sentences which can show the attitude of the author.,Signal words,1.Listing: first, second, third, “Which of t
6、he following is NOT true“ 2.Example: such as, for example, for instance. 3.Contrast：however, but, yet, in fact, unlike, until, not so much etc. 4.Cause and effect：because, since, for, as, therefore, consquently, result in, originate from. 5.Summary：in conclusion, to conclude, in summary, to sum up,
7、in brief. 6. Attitude：point out, it shows that, descibe.,Scanning,双击添加标题文字,First, determine the information what we are looking for before reading the article, scanning the questions behind the subject qucikly.,Secondly, to understand the content of each chapter headings(if has): finding out the sec
8、tions which may contain necessary information.,Finally, specific information to find the necessary: in location area, fast reading until the locking.,Finding the answer with questions,6“W“=What，Who，When，Where，Why，How.（1）Questions of detail Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
9、 All the following statements are mentioned in the passage except that_ According to the passage，(who when，where，what，why，etc.)? （2）Questions of topic The major point discussed in the passage is_ The best title for this passage would be_ The passage tells us_ The authors purpose in writing this pass
10、age is to_,（3）Questions of surmising The phrase“.”most probably means_ The phrase“”in the context means_ The word“”in Line X refers to_ Which of the following is closest in meaning to the sentence“”?（4）Questions of inference It can be inferredindicated from the passage that_ It can be concluded from
11、 the passage that_ What is the authors attitude towards the.? The example ofis given to illustrate that_,TextA: Call for a Climate Culture Shift,Part II Reading Comprehension1. According to the author, what is the real significance of Orrs book? A.It encourages us to switch to energy-efficient light
12、 bulbs. B.It urges us to buy environment-friendly goods. C.It shows us that humanity is approaching disaster. D.It proposes the changes wo need to make.Questions of detail： 1. In the first paragraph, “Orr points out.what we need is a radical shift in.“ 2. The key word “shift“ and “change“The answer
13、is : D,2.The three basic categories of radical changes described by Orr in his book do NOT include（ ） A. revision of the infrastructure B. revision of renewable sources C. reform of education systems D. reform of political systems1. In paragraph 2, we can find the list words “three essential categor
14、ies of radical change.The first.Second is.The third is.“, so ,the answer is obviously B,3.The example in paragraph 5 are used to illustrate the authors point that （ ） A. rapid cultural shifts can happen in our time B. new social and taxation polices are always welcome C. social problems exist everyw
15、here D. a high quality of life, fairness and sufficiency are desirableIn paragraph 5 1. “These goals and .Why have things not changed, and how can they be made to change?“ 2. “It may only be a matter of time before.into growth at all costs.“ 3. Examples: “US“, “Soviet Union“.so ,the answer is obviou
16、sly A,4. Paragraphs 6 to 8 show that（ ） A. people tend to hark back to the past B. we must pursue “growth at all costs“ policies C. a global cultural shifts is underway D. a global tipping point has occuresIn paragraph 6 to 8 1. “Some evidence that such attitudes are on the rise.“ 2. “As Orr points
17、out, many varied initiatives are already pressing towards a cultural shift.“ 3. “Other indicators of this shift include the thousands of organizations that are devoted to restoring the environment and fostering social justice.“so ,the answer is obviously C.,5. Whats the authors attitude on the role
18、Orrs book paly in achieving cultural transfomation? （ ） A. indufferent B. positive C. negative D. neutralLook at the last paragraph : 1. “All of this shows that a global cultural shift and transformation in indeed in progress.“ 2. “Orrs book will do much to help achieve the required cultural transfomation, hopefully just in time“so ,the answer is obviously B.,Thank You ！,
