1、ContentsReading Skills1Text B23Test YourselfN H C EReading Skills自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文Like the other skills for your use, the skill introduced in this unit does render you better ability in reading.This practice is designed to help you get a deeper insight into the skill for this unit.N H C EDistinguishing Betwe

2、en Facts and Opinions自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文Practice The ability to tell the difference between facts on the one hand and the writers opinions or interpretations on the other is a crucial reading skill. 隨隨 筆筆 Practice Facts are statements that tell what really happened or what the case is, and they are usually bas

3、ed on direct evidence. Facts自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 Look at one example from Passage A: Practice Example自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文 The radio clicked on. Rock music blasted forth. Like a shot, the music woke Sandy. She looked at the clock; it was 6:15 A.M. (Para. 1, Passage A)隨隨 筆筆 Practice Opinions Opinions, on the other hand,

4、 are statements of belief, judgment, or feeling. Opinions, of course, are often based on facts, but they also involve the writers personal interpretation of the facts or of a character in a story, which may or may not match your interpretation of them.自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 One example from the same reading

5、passage:Practice Why do you have to listen to such horrible stuff? Its the same thing over and over. Im not sure it is really music, though it does have rhythm. (Para. 2, Passage A) Example自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 to be continuedPractice 自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文 Sometimes it isnt easy to separate fact from opinion. Writers ma

6、y combine fact and opinion in a way that makes it hard to tell where the facts end and where the opinions beginor they may present opinions as if they were facts:隨隨 筆筆 It is very important to tell the difference between facts and the writers opinions in the course of reading. Then what are facts? An

7、d what are opinions?Facts What really happened; (客觀的)Opinions Ideas, feelings, judgement or belief from facts; (主觀的)Reading Skills Sandy sat there quietly.Fact? Opinion?Sandys sitting there is objectively an action. The writer didnt make any comment on it, nor did you. e.g. 1e.g. 1Reading SkillsIts

8、a fact!Its probably that awful music that wakes me up every morning.Fact? Opinion?Because the writer has shown his feeling orjudgement on the music by the word awful. Is the music really awful? It depends!Even you may not think in that way!e.g. 2e.g. 2Reading SkillsIts an opinion!Why?The Biggest Dif

9、ficulty in The Biggest Difficulty in Distinguishing Facts from OpinionsDistinguishing Facts from OpinionsWhen you agree with the writers opinions, you may take those subjective things for granted, that is, you may mistake theopinions for facts!Hes good-looking, smart and funny.Fact? Opinion?e.g. e.g

10、. Reading SkillsMaybe you also think the same as the writer that he is good-looking, but it doesnt mean other people will accept this idea. “Good- looking”, “smart” and “funny” are just the of the writer and not necessarilythe truth!Reading SkillsIts an opinion!Why?Directions:Read the following para

11、graphs from Passage B and identify each as fact (F), opinion (O), or fact plus opinion (F plus O). Introduction 自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 _ 1. The term “generation gap” was coined in the 1960s._ 2. One study compared four generations, aged 18-30, 31-48, 49-62, and 63 and over. Several questions were asked to ta

12、p into basic beliefs and values, such as “Hard work is the key to getting ahead,” and “America is the very best place in the world to live in”._ 3. Many studies on youth also refute the concept of a generation gap.Introduction FFO自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 _4. Of course, general trends cant always be applied to

13、individual cases. _ 5. Here are some tips from an article entitled “Bridging the Generation Gap” that might help. _6. An attitude of respect and trust can be contagious. Young people tend to see themselves the way their parents see them. In turn, they gain self-confidence and respect for themselves

14、when you show that you respect their ability to make decisions and learn from their mistakes. Introduction F/OOO自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 _ 7. If your object is only to listen, you should be careful not to be preparing your response while your teen is still talking. Youll hear better that way, and they will be

15、encouraged to talk more. _ 8. When teens experience being liked, they usually act more likeable. Introduction OO自測(cè)自測(cè)課文課文隨隨 筆筆 Text B自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧N H C E自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Questions Text Study Choice Making concept n.C 概念；觀念概念；觀念 consistency n. U一致性；連貫性一致性；連貫性 response n. C回答；回答； C, U回應(yīng)回應(yīng) refute vt. 反駁，駁斥反駁，駁斥 tend

16、v. 傾向于；照料，照顧傾向于；照料，照顧 evaluate vt.評(píng)價(jià)；評(píng)估評(píng)價(jià)；評(píng)估 evaluation n. C, U評(píng)價(jià)；評(píng)估評(píng)價(jià)；評(píng)估 guidance n. U指導(dǎo)，引導(dǎo)指導(dǎo)，引導(dǎo) career n. C職業(yè)；一生的事業(yè)職業(yè)；一生的事業(yè)隨隨 筆筆 Questions Text Study trend n. C趨勢(shì)；傾向趨勢(shì)；傾向 apply v.使用，應(yīng)用；申請(qǐng)使用，應(yīng)用；申請(qǐng) individual a./n. 單個(gè)的，單個(gè)的，C個(gè)人；個(gè)體個(gè)人；個(gè)體 teen n.C少年，十幾歲的孩子少年，十幾歲的孩子 relate v.理解理解; 把把聯(lián)系起來聯(lián)系起來 entitle vt.

17、給給題名；使有權(quán)做題名；使有權(quán)做 attitude n.C態(tài)度態(tài)度; 心態(tài)心態(tài) contagious a.有有感染力的感染力的; 傳染的傳染的 confidencen./v. U把握把握; 信任，信賴信任，信賴 self-confidence n.U自信自信 Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Questions Text Study sound vi. 聽起來；好像聽起來；好像 interrogation n. C, U審問，盤問審問，盤問 adopt vt.采用，采取，收養(yǎng)；領(lǐng)養(yǎng)采用，采取，收養(yǎng)；領(lǐng)養(yǎng) curiosity n.U好奇心；求知欲好奇心；求知欲 view n

18、.C觀點(diǎn)，意見；觀點(diǎn)，意見；U視力視力 oppose vt. 反對(duì)反對(duì) rebellion n. C, U反抗；反對(duì)反抗；反對(duì) chore n.C家務(wù)；日常零星工作家務(wù)；日常零星工作 conflict n./vi.C, U沖突，爭(zhēng)論沖突，爭(zhēng)論 ；抵觸；抵觸Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Questions Text Study credibility n.U可信性；可靠性可信性；可靠性 ruin vt.毀壞；毀掉毀壞；毀掉 carton n.C硬紙盒，塑料盒硬紙盒，塑料盒 admit vt.接受；承認(rèn)接受；承認(rèn) acceptance n.U接受；認(rèn)可接受；認(rèn)可 self

19、-acceptance n.U自我接受自我接受 tolerance n.U包容；寬容包容；寬容 perfection n.U完美完美 imperfection n.C, U不完美不完美 approach v./n.處理；處理；C方法；方法；U接近接近Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Questions Text Study hurtful a.傷感情的；刻薄的傷感情的；刻薄的 argument n.C爭(zhēng)論；論據(jù)；論點(diǎn)爭(zhēng)論；論據(jù)；論點(diǎn) humor n.U幽默；詼諧幽默；詼諧 possibility n.C, U可能性可能性 awaken v.醒來；喚醒醒來；喚醒 negle

20、ct vt./n.忽視；忽視；U忽略；疏忽忽略；疏忽 as a result 結(jié)果是結(jié)果是 in turn 因此，轉(zhuǎn)而；輪流因此，轉(zhuǎn)而；輪流 tap into 了解了解 get ahead 取得進(jìn)步；成功取得進(jìn)步；成功Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Questions Text Study Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 依賴；指望依賴；指望feel like 感覺好像；似乎感覺好像；似乎the way 以以方式，以方式，以方法方法sound like 聽起來；似乎聽起來；似乎rather than 而不是而不是觀點(diǎn)，意見觀點(diǎn)，意見as opposed to 與

21、與對(duì)照；而不是對(duì)照；而不是（被）理解；（被）接受（被）理解；（被）接受be concerned about 擔(dān)心擔(dān)心check in打電話報(bào)平安；辦登機(jī)手續(xù)打電話報(bào)平安；辦登機(jī)手續(xù)look to point of view get across自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Questions Text Study Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 使某人意識(shí)到某事使某人意識(shí)到某事put sth. away 把某物收好或放好把某物收好或放好lose ones cool 失去冷靜失去冷靜 awaken sb. to sth自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧New Words Text Study Choice Making

22、 For you to be better conditioned for reading as fast as 100 words per minute, as required in the new type of examination “Fast Reading”, Text B can serve to be your fast-reading material. But, for this purpose, the best course of action is to know what to scan for in your skimming. Thus, the trick

23、is to keep in your mind the key words of each question before you start off. That is where the “Questions Previewing” comes in. 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q1. Coined in the 1960s, the term “generation gap” holds the idea that _.Q2. When asked about the basic beliefs and values, the four generations studied _.Q3.

24、 According to the author, the problem of generation gap _.What can help teens gain self-confidence? New Words Text Study Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q5. If you want to have a friendly relationship with your teens, _. Q6. What is the best statement to use when talking with teens? Q7. _ can easily des

25、troy your credibility.Q8. Parents are advised to _. This might even help them discover positive sides of themselves they had forgotten. New Words Text Study Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧1. The term “generation gap” was coined in the 1960s. One concept of the generation gap is that parents and childre

26、n have different values and beliefs. As a result, many parents fear that peer opinions will become more highly valued and that they in turn will lose influence. Although the term continues to be used often, some people are beginning to ask the question, “Is there a generation gap in todays society?”

27、New Words Questions Is There a Generation Gap?ChineseQuestion 1Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧2. One study compared four generations, aged 18-30, 31-48, 49-62, and 63 and over. Several questions were asked to tap into basic beliefs and values, such as “Hard work is the key to getting ahead” and “Americ

28、a is the very best place in the world to live in”. Across the generations, there was great consistency in the responses. ChineseNew Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 Question 2自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧 3. Many studies on youth also refute the concept of a generation gap. These studies show that while young people

29、tend to value their peers evaluations over parents on things like music, clothing and whats “cool”, they continue to look to parents for basic values and guidance in the more important areas of life, such as career and lifetime goals. ChineseNew Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧 4. Of cou

30、rse, general trends cant always be applied to individual cases. It is natural to feel like there is an uncomfortable “gap” between our teens and us and that there is a need to bridge it. Perhaps, though, the problem does not lie in a difference of opinions or values, but in the way we relate to and

31、communicate with each other. Here are some tips from an article entitled “Bridging the Generation Gap” that might help. ChineseQuestion 3New Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧 5. Show respect. An attitude of respect and trust can be contagious. Young people tend to see themselves the way t

32、heir parents see them. In turn, they gain self-confidence and respect for themselves when you show that you respect their ability to make decisions and learn from their mistakes.ChineseQuestion 4New Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧6 Listen more than you talk. Questioning can sound like i

33、nterrogation. Instead, adopt an attitude of curiosity rather than control. Ask questions like “How so? What do you think now? Were you surprised? What will you do now? Whats your plan? Is this something you want help with?” If your object is only to listen, you should be careful not to be preparing

34、your response while your teen is still talking. Youll hear better that way, and they will be encouraged to talk more. ChineseQuestion 5New Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧7. Ask whether your child wants to hear it before sharing your point of view. Only go on if they say “yes”. Then be b

35、rief. Dont lecture, and dont expect them to agree with you. If you state your case with a “This is what makes sense to me” attitude as opposed to “This is the right way to see things”, he or she can listen more openly instead of planning rebellion. ChineseNew Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)

36、技巧技巧8. Think “we” instead of “you”. “We have chores to do before we leave the house; how can we take care of what needs to be done?” Any way you can get across the message “Were in this together” can help bridge gaps that conflicts might otherwise create. ChineseNew Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨

37、筆筆 Question 6自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧9. Keep calm. You can easily destroy your credibility by getting angry or too excited during a conversation. Instead of “Youre ruining your life!” say “Im concerned about what might happen if What do you think you might do in a situation like that?”ChineseNew Words Questions Cho

38、ice Making 隨隨 筆筆 Question 7自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧10. Dont apply double standards. Teenagers pay close attention to double standards. Dont expect them to follow rules you dont follow yourself. Whether its about checking in by the phone, putting things away or drinking out of the milk carton, “Do as I say and not a

39、s I do” will not improve the relationship. ChineseNew Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧11. Admit your own mistakes and talk about what you are learning from them. Showing self-acceptance and tolerance for imperfection is very encouraging to teenagers (as well as other people around you) a

40、nd tends to make you easier to approach with questions, regrets and challenges. Apologize when you think you had done or said something differently, like losing your cool or saying something hurtful during an argument.Chinese隨隨 筆筆 New Words Questions Choice Making 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧12. Enjoy them. The humor,

41、energy and sense of possibility teenagers often have can awaken parents to positive sides of themselves they had forgotten or neglected. When teens experience being liked, they usually act more likeable.ChineseNew Words Questions Choice Making 隨隨 筆筆 Question 8自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q1. Coined in the 1960s, the ter

42、m “generation gap” holds the idea that _. A. parents fear that peer opinions will become more important in the eyes of their children B. parents fear that they will lose control over their children C. parents and children have different values and beliefs D. parents and children dont believe each ot

43、herRefer to Para. 1New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q2. When asked about the basic beliefs and values, the four generations studied _. A. gave the same answers B. gave different answers C. gave positive answers D. gave negative answersRefer to Para. 2New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆

44、自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Refer to Para. 4New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 Q3. According to the writer, the problem of generation gap _. A. lies in a difference of opinions or values B. lies in great consistency in the responses of the four generations studied C. lies in the way of bridging the uncomfortable “gap

45、” D. lies in the way of understanding and communicating with each other自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Refer to Para. 5New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 Q4. What can help teens gain self-confidence? A. Respect from their friends based upon the things teens can do well. B. Respect from their parents based upon the decisi

46、ons teens can make on their own. C. A good set of values that can teach them the true meaning of happiness. D. Rebellion and discovery of what is really important.自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q5. If you want to have a friendly relationship with your teens, _. A. you should talk more B. you should ask more C. you should

47、prepare more D. you should listen moreRefer to Para. 6New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q6. What is the best statement to use when talking with teens? A. “Youre ruining my life!” B. “I think you should listen to my way of doing things.” C. “How can we take care of what needs to be done?”

48、D. “You can see your friends after you do your homework.”Refer to Para. 8New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q7. _ can easily destroy your credibility. A. Thinking “we” instead of “you” B. Becoming angry or too excited during a conversation C. Listening more than you talk D. Showing self-ac

49、ceptance and tolerance for imperfection Refer to Para. 9New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Q8. Parents are advised to _. This might even help them discover positive sides of themselves they had forgotten. A. value teenagers humor, energy, and sense of possibility B. value their own humor,

50、energy, and sense of possibility C. show patience and tolerance for imperfection D. practice double standards Refer to Para. 12New Words Questions Text Study 隨隨 筆筆 自測(cè)自測(cè)技巧技巧Test Yourself課文課文技巧技巧N H C ETest YourselfDirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. After each question

51、there will be a pause. During the pause you must make your choice. 21345768910課文課文技巧技巧 Reading 隨隨 筆筆 1.A) The man should stay a little longer. B) The man should leave at once. C) The man will miss the train. D) The man must try to catch the last train.M: Ive got to go now. I have to catch the last t

52、rain.W: But its too late. You should have said so earlier.Q: What does the woman mean? Reading 課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 21345768910 2. A) Walking. B) Boating. C) Driving. D) Shopping. W: Jim, there is a really good view over there.M: Sorry, cant stop here. Theres nowhere to park. Q: What is the man doing? Read

53、ing 課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 21345768910A) Twenty minutes. B) Fifty minutes. C) Twenty-five minutes. D) Fifty-five minutes.M: How long does it take you to drive home when there is not much traffic?W: Only twenty five minutes. But if I cant leave my office before 5: 30p.m., it sometimes takes me fifty minutes.Q

54、: How long does it take the woman to drive home when it isnt rush hour? Reading 課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 213457689104.A) Go and see a performance.B) Try to get some tickets. C) Go and buy a new dress. D) Do some sewing at home. M: Would you like to come with me to the theater?W: No, not today. Ive got some sew

55、ing to do now, but you can get some tickets for next Saturday.Q: What does the woman want to do next weekend? Reading 課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 213457689105.A) Take care of the woman.B) Do the work for the woman.C) Work together with the woman.D) Drive the woman home.W: Im so tired today that I can hardly stay

56、up late tonight.M: Just leave the work to me.Q: What does the man offer to do? Reading 課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 21345768910 A) The man is showing the woman round the way. B) The two persons are talking about sending letters. C) The man is a stranger to the city. D) The woman is asking the way.W: Excuse me, sir

57、, could you tell me where the post office is?M: Walk down the street for two blocks. The post office is right on the left-hand corner.Q: What do you learn from this conversation? Reading 6.課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 213457689107.A) Buying a car costs too much.B) Driving lessons are too expensive.C) Driving is to

58、o dangerous.D) Taking the bus is more convenient.W: Are you going to learn to drive, Paul? Youll only have to pay fifteen dollars for the driving lessons.M: No, Im not. Im afraid of breaking my neck. So I always prefer to take the bus.Q: Why doesnt the man like to drive? Reading 課文課文技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 213457

59、689108.A) By two oclock. B) By nine oclock. C) By three oclock. D) By twelve oclock.M: Have you finished your term-paper? I handed mine in last Friday. W: I finished typing mine at three oclock this morning. I have to submit it by noon today.Q: When must the girl turn in her term paper? Reading 課文課文

60、技巧技巧隨隨 筆筆 213457689109. A) She has a relative who once lived there. B) She is going to see her uncle there. C) She will visit the city soon. D) She used to have an apartment there.M: Ive just moved here from Chicago.W: Chicago? My uncle used to live there.Q: What does the woman say about Chicago? Re