2.Since the questions require specific and detailed understanding of the material in a passage, analyze each passage carefully the first time you read it. However, there are other ways of approaching reading comprehension passages: some test takes prefer to skim the passages the first time through or even to read the first question before reading the passage. You should choose the method most suitable for you.
3.Focus on key words and phrases, and make every effort to avoid losing the sense of what is being discussed. Keep the following in mind:
A. Note how each fact relates to an idea or an argument. B. Note where the passage moves from one idea to the next. C. Separate main ideas from supporting ideas. D. Determine what conclusions are reached and why.
4. Read the questions carefully, making certain that you understand what is being asked. An answer choice may be incorrect, even though it accurately restates information given in the passage, if it does not answer the question. If you need to, refer back to the passage for clarification.>
5. Read all the choices carefully. Never assume that you have selected the best answer without first reading all the choices.
5.仔细阅读所有选项。在没有读完所有选项时,别心存侥幸地认为已经找到最好答案。>
6. Select the choice that best answers the question in terms of the information given in the passage. Do not rely on outside knowledge of the material for answering the question.
6.根据文中给出的信息选择最好的答案。不要依靠相关领域的其它知识来回答问题。
7. Remember that understanding, not speed, is the critical factor in reading comprehension.
1) 直接事实题:主要是找定位。读的时候在旁边准备一张白纸,把每段的主要关键词(不超过4组)记在纸上。然后在答案中找“字面转换”。(所谓“字面转换”,就是把文中的内容换成同义词或者改改句型,而意思保持不变。比如,文章说“fail to link”,到了题目里,改成“fail to relate”就是正确答案。再比如,“synthesize”改成“connect”,“broaden”改成“expand”,复杂一点的“lack access to”改成“not had sufficient opportunity to acquire”等。)
4) 举例作用题:一个小窍门,先看看有没有以“illustrate”和“give an example of”开头的选项,因为它们常(但不总是)成为正确选项。标准做法是,找这个例子所服务的对象,即例子的结论。我们都知道,例子没有单独存在的价值,它总要说明点什么,这个要说明的道理就是例子的结论。而举例作用题考的就是例子的结论。所以如果原文有“for example”、“for instance”、“such as”、“like”等语言,是结论在前例子在后;反之,如果原文有因果关系,则是例子在前结论在后。找到结论以后,再做字面转换就行了。