第22题问短文的哪一部分表达了作者的主要观点。从本文的结构看,首句是作者提出的问题,故(A)项不符合题意。中间部分为作者所阐述的解决这一问题的具体步骤,因此,(C)项亦不符合题意。最后一句是本文的中心,表达了作者的主要观点,故选项(B)为正确答案。选项(D)则明显与原文不符。
第23题问哪个选项的信息支持作者的主要观点。(D)项所表述的内容是,“对如何减轻坏消息的打击所作的阐述”,与本文相符,故选项(D)为正确答案。而选项(A)、(B)、(C)在文中并没有提及,与本题不符。
阅读的关键在于解码,完整的解码过程既包括对文章字面意义的理解,也包括推断性的理解,同时还有评价性和欣赏性的理解。字面理解只局限于辨认词义和句法结构、回忆文章的大意和细节等表层意义,主要依靠语言知识或语言能力来完成。推断性理解属于深层理解,要求能够根据分析和逻辑判断从上下文推测生词的词义、文章的隐含意义以及作者的观点等。推断性理解仅靠语言能力是远远不够的,考生还须掌握一定的阅读技巧。
常用的阅读理解技巧有以下五种:1)辨认事实2)确定主题3)合理判断4)正确推论5)综合概括。下面以1998年下半年自考英语(二)试卷中的第二篇阅读理解短文为例,简要分析阅读技巧在阅读理解中的应用。
Passage 2
At most big city universities the pace, the attitude and the life-style are geared to city life.
But there is a university in Manhattan that has its roots outside the city -- Adelphi.
When we opened Adelphi University/Manhattan, we brought with us all the values of a traditional non-urban university.
Such as classes small enough for you to get to know your professors. An educational environment designed to separate you from the daily rigors(艰苦)of life. And a staff of counselors and administrators schooled in the importance of the individual.
Yet, with all our emphasis on traditional values, it has always been our tradition to offer programs which reflect the needs of today. So you'll find we've pioneered in education for adults with programs for teachers, social workers, business majors, child care workers and others.
If you're looking for our kind of tradition, you can find it without leaving the city. Adelphi/Manhattan -- thriving on 28th Street.
24)According to the advertisement, why is Adelphi different from other city colleges?
(A)It has been geared to the big city.
(B)Its programs are needed today.
(C)Its classes are small.
(D)It caters to adults.
25)This advertisement would appeal most to ________.
(A)counselors
(B)urban adults
(C)high school graduates
(D)child care workers
26)This advertisement may be classified as ________.
(A)humorous
(B)comparative
(C)low pressured
(D)separatist
这是一篇广告,简要介绍了Adelphi大学的办学特色。第24题问为什么Adelphi与其他的大学不同,要求考生对事实进行辨认。由短文的第三,四段可知,Adelphi大学在开办之初就确立了传统的非城市化大学的价值观,它与其他大学的不同之处在于班级小、教育环境优越、教师及管理者受过良好的个性化的教育。因此,正确答案为选项(C)。选项(A)、(B)、(D)与本题不符。