1. 阅读理解专项指导 —— 词义猜测解题技巧 江苏省木渎高级中学 陈 益

2. I was stuck on a math problem for a very long time, just shy of half an hour. I finally turned to him for help, though we just had a fight a while ago. He explained to me just like nothing was going on between us. He is quite magnanimous. Besides, he is brave and always defies the teacher in the class whenever he disagrees with him.

3. Rule1: to use context clues ⑴ Anthropology is the scientific study of man. 人类学 牧民 Signal words: is, is called, be defined as, like, the same as, refer to ---definition ⑵ The herdsman, who looks after sheep, earns about 650 yuan a year. ---attributive cl.

4. 1.definition/ explanation( 定义或解释 ) ⑶ Capacitance, or the ability to store electric charge, is one of the most common characteristics of electronic circuits. ⑷ Collins decided that she must go, although the hazards of the trip were many, for example, the unbearable heat, the possibility of getting lost… —— 电容 ---appositive ( 同位语 ) 危险 ---example Signal words: such, such as, like, for example/ instance, especially, include

5. 2. logical relationships( 逻辑关系 ) ---coordination( 并列 ) ---comparison or contrast( 转折对比 ) ---cause and effect( 因果 ) Signal words: and, or, also, that is to say, in other words, i.e. Signal words: but, however, yet, or, otherwise, while, though, on one hand…on the other hand, rather than, instead of Signal words: because, since, as, for, so, therefore, so…that, such…that, thus Rule1: to use context clues

6. 2. logical relationships( 逻辑关系 ) ⑴（ 2011 重庆 A ） One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one, which had seen many years of service, but was now past its best. Key:_______ “dilapidated” means _______ out and worn

7. ⑵ Written language tends to be static, while spoken language constantly changes. Key: _______ “static” means ____________ while unchanged ⑶ The river is so turbid that it is impossible to see the bottom even when it is shallow. Key: ___________ so…that “turbid” means _________ dirty

8. 3. （ key information ）上下文语境 ⑴（ 2011 南京一模） I love fantasy. I love the sense of awe and wonder that you always get at the end of a great book or movie. Eragon was an attempt to express that. “that” refers to ___________________________ the sense of awe and wonder ⑵ Tobacco taxes improve public health, they raise money and most particularly, they deter people from taking up the habit as teens, which is when nearly all smokers are addicted. “deter people from taking up the habit” : __________ sb. from doing discourage Rule1: to use context clues

9. ⑶ My palms were going to slap her for being so rude but the poor mother continued to cajole her, hoping the gentle persuasion would work wonders. It did not. Later I heard that she had run away from home again. The underlined word “cajole” means___________. A. persuadeB. scold C. forgiveD. punish Key words: _________________ gentle persuasion

10. Rule 2: to use word formation or according to the basic meaning of the word ( 构词法或词义本身 ) ⑴ And more research on snowy owls in other parts of the world--- they are found throughout the Arctic--- could flag changes in the global arctic ecosystem without the need for any other markers. “flag” is closest in meaning to _______. mark ⑵ The spacious ( 宽敞的 ) new building employs cutting-edge technology and design to make the experience of travelling a joy rather than a pain. “cutting-edge” probably means most ________. advanced

11. Rule 3: to use common sense or experience ( 常识和经验 ) The final round was held at the east edge of our town. Sara lived nearby so she did not need to get up early to arrive. However, she was the first person there. “You know what they say about early bird.” She said with a smile. A.She likes the early bird very much. B. She was sure that she would succeed. C. She lived nearby, so she should get there early. D. She wanted to show off her good language knowledge.

12. Rule 4: to use substitution method( 代入法 ) (2011 辽宁 D ) The Coalition for the Homeless is an organization that seeks to address the needs of the homeless population in the United States. It is a network of offices, some of which provide food and houses for the homeless population. A. talk aboutB. deal with C. fight forD. write to

13. Rule 1: to ues _______ clues Rule 2: to use ______ formation Rule 3: to use ______ ______ or experience Rule4: to use substitution method context word common sense

14. 1. Those rules are not separate; Combine them if necessary; 2. The underlined part can be various. (a pronoun, a phrase, a sentence)

15. Go through a passage about Jeremy Lin and explain the underlined words in simple English. break out:_________ Linsanity: Lin _______ pin hopes on sb.: _________ hopes on sb. decent: have an _______ in asset: _________ possession 大爆发 fever put/ lay origin valuable

16. Homework: 1. Review five mistakes you made about guessing words in the test papers and complete the following table. 序号 A ．做错的题 B ．为什么错 C ．可用什 么方法解决 D ．训练后的反 思 1 2 3 4 5

17. 2. Finish the extra multiple choices.