1. Find the clue words. They are usually in the new sentence, but sometimes they are in the reading passage already:
§ pronouns: this, she, their, these reasons, such, so, etc.
§ transition words: therefore, however, as a result, consequently, etc.
§ first mention/second mention: We have a pattern in English: The first time we mention a noun, we use a; the second time, we use the. Here’s an example: A common problem in schools today is student apathy. The problem is a result of many changes in the United States.
§ extenders: further, other, additionally, also, as well, too, etc.
§ even: even shows surprise, or more than we expect. even should come last in a series: Businesswomen, policemen, college students, even grandmothers are investing in the stock market these days! , etc.
§ synonyms: Thousands of Japanese came to the United States last year to study. Many of the students say they want to learn English for their careers.
§ structures used in pairs: on the one hand… on the other hand; This doesn’t mean … On the contrary…; This is not to say… In fact…;
2. Go back to the paragraph to find the word that is referred to.
3. Remember, TOEFL needs to be able to prove that the answers are correct, not just say that ‘it sounds best’ there.
4. Make sure the new sentence makes sense in the new location.
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发表于 2005-8-31 09:34:00
