英语二试听讲义

学习方法指南

五个方面把握文章

1）词 2）句 3）篇 4）义

5）背诵或复述重点段落（当天重复，第二天再重复，七天后再重复）

课后习题

1）结合课文里出现的点，完成题目

2）标记不熟练的题目，当天重复一遍，第二天再重复一遍，考前再重复一遍

Unit 1 The Power of Language

A FAMOUS QUOTE

Language is the dress of thought.

--Samuel Johnson

语言是思维的外衣。

--塞缪尔·约翰逊

Text A Critical Reading

Pre-reading questions

1.Do you usually challenge the idea an author represents? What do you think is active reading?

2.What suggestions do you expect the author will give on reading critically?

Vocabulary 词汇

四点要求

1.音

2.义

3.衍生变化

4.用法/搭配

New Words

critical adj.involving making fair, careful judgments about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something 有判断力的；判断公正（或审慎的）

non-fiction n.books, articles or texts about real facts, people and events 纪实文学

position n.an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject 观点；态度；立场

statement n.something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion 说明；说法；表态

question v.to have or express doubts or suspicions about something 表示疑问；怀疑

evaluate vt.to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully 估计；评价，评估

context n.the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it （事情发生的）背景，环境，来龙去脉

value n.values [pl.] beliefs about what is right and wrong and what is important in life 是非标准；价值观

represent v.to present or describe somebody/something in a particular way 描述；表现

assertion n.a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true 明确肯定；断言

sufficient adj.enough for a particular purpose 足够的；充足的

statistic n.statistics [pl.] a collection of information shown in numbers 统计数字；统计资料

integrate v.to combine two or more things so that they work together （使）合并，成为一体

authority n.a person with special knowledge 专家；学术权威；泰斗

compare v.to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different 比较；对比subject n.a thing or person that is being discussed, described or dealt with 主题；题目；题材consistent adj.in agreement with something 相符的；符合的

inconsistency n.a situation in which two statements are different and cannot both be true 不一致

assumption n.a belief or feeling that something is true or that something will happen, although there is no proof 假定；假设

case n.a particular situation or a situation of a particular type 具体情况；事例

directly adv.in a direct line or manner 直接地；径直地

identify v.to find or discover somebody/something 找到；发现

valid adj.based on what is logical or true 符合逻辑的；合理的；确凿的

credible adj.that can be believed or trusted 可信的；可靠的

landmark n.an event, a discovery, an invention, ect.that marks an important stage in something （标志重要阶段的）里程碑

relevant adj.closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are thinking about 紧密相关的；切题的

current adj.happening now 现时发生的；当前的

appropriate adj.suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances 合适的；恰当的bias n.a strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one side in an argument, often.not based on fair judgement 偏见；偏心；偏向

considerably adv.much; a lot 非常；很；相当多地

Democrat n.a member or supporter of the Democratic Party of the US （美国）民主党党员，民主党支持者

Republican n.a member or supporter of the Republican Party of the US （美国）共和党党员，共和党支持者reflect v.to show or be a sign of the nature of something or of somebody's attitude or feeling 显示；表明；表达

informed adj.having or showing a lot of knowledge about a particular subject or situation 有学问的；有见识的

重点词汇

critical adj.involving making fair, careful judgments about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something 有判断力的；判断公正（或审慎的）

eg: Try to develop a more critical attitude, instead of accepting everything at face value.要学会对一切事物一丝不苟, 而不要注重表面现象.

其他用法：of or at a crisis; decisive; crucial 危机中的；危急时刻的；决定性的；关键的

eg: We are at a critical time in our history.我们正处于历史的紧要关头。

衍生：criticize, criticise vt.

① ~ sb/sth （for sth） point out the faults of sb/sth 批评某人[某事物]；挑剔；非难

eg: Stop criticizing （my work）! 别再挑剔（我那作品）了!

② form and express a judgment on （a work of art, literature, etc）评论（艺术﹑文学等作品）

eg: teaching students how to criticize poetry 向学生讲授评论诗歌的方法

criticism n.looking for faults; pointing out faults 批评

evaluate vt.to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully

估计; 评价，评估

eg: I can't evaluate his ability without seeing his work.我没有看到他的工作情况, 无法评论他的能力。

衍生: Val=value, worth价值

valuable（有价值的）, invaluable（无法估价的）, devaluate（贬值）, evaluate（估价）, undervalue（低估）consistent adj.in agreement with something 相符的；符合的

用法: be ~ with sth

eg：What you say now is not consistent with what you said last week.你现在说的话与你上星期说过的话不相符。

衍生：consistency一致

inconsistency不一致

identify vt.to find or discover somebody/ something 找到；发现

eg：She identified the man as her attacker.她认出那个男人就是袭击过她的人。

衍生：identification n.means of proving who one is; official papers that do this 身份证明

eg： Can I see your identification, please? 请给我看看你的身分证件行吗?

identity n who or what sb/sth is 身份

eg：There is no clue to the identity of the thief.没有确定窃贼身份的线索。

identity card （also ID card）身份证（通常有相片，供本人携带或佩带）

credible adj.that can be believed or trusted 可信的；可靠的

eg: a credible witness/statement/report 可信的证人/陈词/报道

衍生：-able/ible“可…的，能…的”

believable可信的，acceptable 可接受的，desirable值得要的，accessible可接近，flexible 灵活的

credibility n.quality of being believable 可信性；可靠性

-ability/ibility“可…性”:

eg: adaptability 适应能力, dependability 可靠性

apply vi.

①~ （to sb/sth） be relevant （to sb/sth）; have an effect （与某人/某物）有关；有效；适用

eg: These rules don't always apply.这些规则并非总能行得通。

②make a formal request 申请；请求

apply for sth

eg: apply for a post/passport/visa 申请职位/护照/签证

apply to sb

eg: I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.我申请了四所大学，并都被他们录取了。

课文学习

议论文

把握观点：中心观点、段落观点

把握结构：文章结构、段落结构、衔接手段

topic sentence （主题句）

＝topic （主题）＋ controlling idea（观点）

篇章核心，段落灵魂

Beijing is a modern city.

Beijing is an ancient city.

结构

总——分——总总——分

段落构成

1.主题句（Topic Sentence）：点出段落的主题（谈论什么）。

2.扩展句（Developing Sentence）：说明和支持主题。

3.结尾句（Concluding Sentence）：得出结论。

文章

观点——论证——结论

Text A Critical Reading

Critical reading applies to non-fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement.Critical reading is active reading.It involves more than just understanding what an author is saying.Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying, and forming your own opinions about what the author is saying.Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.

Consider the context of what is written.You may be reading something that was written by an author from a different cultural context than yours.Or, you may be reading something written some time ago in a different time context than yours.In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and attitudes and those represented by the author.

Question assertions made by the author.Don't accept what is written at face value.Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made.Look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support.Also, look to see if the author has integrated the work of authorities.

Compare what is written with other written work on the subject.Look to see that what is written is consistent with what others have written about the subject.If there are inconsistencies, carefully evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies.

Analyze assumptions made by the author.Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions.In many cases, the author's assumptions are not directly stated.This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions.Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid.

Evaluate the sources the author uses.In doing this, be certain that the sources are credible.For example, Einstein is a credible source if the author is writing about landmark achievements in physics.Also be certain that the sources are relevant.Einstein is not a relevant source when the subject is poetry.Finally, if the author is writing about a subject in its current state, be sure that the sources are current.For example, studies done by Einstein in the early 20th century may not be appropriate if the writer is discussing the current state of knowledge in physics.

Identify any possible author bias.A written discussion of American politics will likely look considerably different depending on whether the writer is a Democrat or a Republican.What is written may very well reflect a biased position.You need to take this possible bias into account when reading what the author has written.That is, take what is written with "a grain of salt."

By being a critical reader, you will become better informed and may change your views as appropriate.

Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying, and forming your own opinions about what the author is saying.Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.

1）Consider the context of what is written.

2）Question assertions made by the author.

3）Compare what is written with other written book on the subject.

4）Analyze assumptions made by the author.

5）Evaluate the sources the author uses.

6）Identify any possible author bias.

语法学习

1.把握结构，理解内涵

2.结合例句，结合文章

关系副词引导的定语从句

①先行名词+where/ in（on/at） which

eg: College is a place where/in which we learn how to learn.大学是学会如何学习的地方。

Forest is a place where people can get close to nature.森林是可以接近自然的地方。

②先行名词+when/in（on/at） which

eg: I'll never forget the day when we first met in the park.我将永远不会忘记我们在公园第一次相遇的那一天。

③先行名词+why/for which

eg: Do you know the reason why he didn't come to the meeting yesterday morning？你知道他为什么没有参加昨天早上会议的原因吗？