Task-based Reading

1 理解获取具体信息 ; 2 根据上下文内容解释生词短语等词义 ; 3 概括段落要义或文章主旨 ; 4 对文章情节内容等作出简单的判断推理 ; 5 阐述作者观点态度或写作意图 ; 6 陈述个人观点态度 ; Task-based Reading

文章结构 : 时间顺序 总 --- 分 分 --- 总 运用对比或类比

Tree shaped The Internet The Internet offers information to us The Internet enables us to communicate in a new way the Internet can Connect millions of computers. we can keep in touch with others wherever we are. The Internet is often called the “information superhighway ”, It has changed the distance Of talking. It has also enabled us to exchange informati on at a higher speed 先总后分先总后分

1 概括段落要义或文章主旨 ; What is the main idea/key point of this passage? What is the topic/subject discussed in this passage? What is the main idea of the first paragraph? What is the best title/headline for this passage?

1 主题句位于段首. 2 主题句位于段尾. 3 主题句位于段落的中间. 4 主题句隐含在段意之中. 怎样找文章中的主题句 ?

Why do they have shopping addiction? There isn’t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad,worried,upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their peoblems.Shopaholics ( 购物上 瘾的人 ) say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty. 怎样找文章中的主题句 ? 主题句位于段首. Why do they have shopping addiction? There

As we rush through our busy days accomplishing our tasks– work, kids, shopping, cleaning and eating on the go, we often complain that we don’t feel good. There is a simple, quick and effective way that you can feel better throughout the day and also be more attractive. All you have to do is smile more in oder to feel good. 怎样找文章中的主题句 ? 主题句位于段尾. and also be more attractive. All you have to do is smile more in oder to feel good.

E.g.: Smoking cigarettes can be an expensive habit. 主题 : Smoking cigarettes 控制概念 : can be an expensive habit. Title Coffee is a universal beverage( 饮料 )that is served in different ways around the world. 主题 : Coffee 控制概念 :a universal beverage( 饮料 )that is served in different ways around the world. title: The Expensive Habit -- Smoking Cigarettes Title: Coffee Around the World

2 阐述作者观点态度或写作意图 ; Why did the author write the passage? What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

作者写作意图通常体现为 : advise, warn, persuade,introduce, 等

A serious problem for today’s society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem. for our society. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem.

3 根据上下文内容理解生词短语等词义 Please explain the underlined word “company” in English. How do you understand the underlined word?

1 根据词性和词法作出判断。如： It pictures the life of Shanghai workers. 2 根据句中的同义、反义、同等、同位关系作出判断。 Unlike his brother, who is a handsome man, John is quite homely. 3 根据因果关系猜测词义。如： She felt miserable, for her parents both died weeks ago. describes ordinary-looking very sad

4 陈述个人观点态度 ; Which statement is the passage made the deepest impression on you? Why? Do you like using emotions? Why? Suppose you were to try travel writing, what would you do? Which suggestions do you think is the most useful to you? Why?

I think sports teach us big lessons for life. Most sports involve teamwork and teach us how to get along with others, how to work together to achieve a common goal, and about trust and responsibility. All sports teach us about dealing with success and failure. True, some sports do not suit some people, but there are so many possible choices that everyone can find a sport to enjoy. As senior high school students, our time is very precious, and should we do sports ?

5 理解获取具体信息 ; 对文章情节内容等作出 简单的判断推理 ; What can you tell about yourself when you like yellow best? What ’s the relationship between face muscles and your feelings? How do you know that football is taken seriously in most schools in England?

1 注意细小的地方, 包括标点. 冒号, 破折 号等. 2 注意信息词,however,therefore, not only…but also 3 前后文的提示语.

Passage 1 1 Football in England 2 Because when one goes to one of the important matches, he can see people all there, rich and poor, young and old, shouting and cheering. 3 Someone who knows a lot /expert 4 The school values football and therefore arranges games and matches for its pupils. 5 Because football needs skills and a quick mind.

1 Color and You/ the effect of colors 2attack /rush quickly towards somebody 3 I need a chance and I have a strong need for a bright new future. 4 She is strong-minded and determined. 5 Red Passage 2

Notice 1 注意字数. 2 注意形式的正确, 要有完整的句子. advise us to do sports.