英语阅读(1)复习指导

1、英语阅读（1）复习指导“英语阅读I”是专科开放教育英语专业第一学期的必修主干课程之一。本课程的教学目的是通过广泛的阅读，培养阅读技能及良好的阅读习惯，提高阅读速度与理解能力，拓宽知识面，扩充词汇量和加大词汇的接触频度，增强英语语感，最终达到能基本阅读中等难度一般性的英文材料的目的。一、 考核对象：安徽电大省内开放英语专业03春之前（含03春）的学生。二、 命题依据：新思维英语阅读I,中央广播电视大学出版，张连仲等改编。三、 教材各单元主要涉及的阅读技能：（其中，标注*号的需重点掌握）Unit 1: scanning for specific information*; matching sta

2、tements and clues; transferring words from one context to anotherUnit 2: deducing from clues in text*; scanning for specific informationUnit 3: scanning across two texts Unit 4: scanning for specific information; deducing from information in textUnit 5: recognizing the language of instructions; usin

3、g a dictionary; scanning for specific informationUnit 6: solving problems from information in text; scanning for specific informationUnit 7: skimming; scanning across text; recognizing logic within sentences; deducingUnit 8: applying knowledge of the world; scanning for specific information to use i

4、n a new context*; contrasting data in two texts.Unit 9: problem-solving based on data in text; deducing from language in text; selecting appropriate data according to context*Unit 10: skimming to find the main topic of a text, scanning across from texts, scanning for specific language*Unit 11: apply

5、ing personal experience to a text; understanding reference; deducing from facts in text; recognizing narrative language; identifying parts of a text which convey specific information Unit 12: recognizing the language of advice; scanning, identifying paragraphs which give specific information; identi

6、fying words which convey specific emotion; linking cause and effect Unit 13: referring forward; referring back; finding synonyms within a text; applying knowledge of the world; using clues within statements to link them to texts. Unit 14: scanning across texts to find specific information*; verifyin

7、g points within a text; deducing from text*; recognizing sets of words Unit 15: scanning for specific information; identifying and summarizing the main point of a text; deducing from clues in a text Unit 16: deducing from clues in a text; identifying parts of a text which convey specific information

8、* Unit 17: scanning for specific information; scanning text for specific language Unit 18: applying knowledge of the world to the general topic*；matching information in text with readers own thoughts; applying personal opinion to texts to draw conclusions. Unit 19: recognizing the language of evalua

9、tion*; applying personal choice to text to draw conclusions Unit 20: comparing between texts; deducing reasons form text* Unit 21: recognizing the language of explanation; following instructions Unit 22: skimming for general topic; scanning across texts*; contrasting information between two texts Un

10、it 23: deducing purpose of text from language and information; scanning texts Unit 24: recognizing the language of narrative text; recognizing abbreviations, identifying parts of text which convey specific information* Unit 25: deducing appropriate words from context Unit 26: recognizing the form of

11、 a poem; interpreting the meaning of lines of a poem; scanning; Unit 27: recognizing the language of diary-writing; deducing probable facts and explanations from texts; distinguishing between statements of fact and emotion; identifying parts of a text which convey specific information Unit 28: scann

12、ing for specific information; deducing feeling from statements; Unit 29: understanding reference; comprehension of factual detail in a story*; applying personal assessment to decide on the shape of an object Unit 30: using text to verify information; scanning for specific vocabulary; comprehension o

13、f factual detail in a story Unit 31: deducing topic from vocabulary; choosing appropriate words by deducing from context Unit 32: skimming for general topic; scanning for specific information; interpreting the meaning of specific parts of a text; summarizing a small part of a story Unit 33: deducing

14、 questions from answers; scanning for specific information Unit 34: deducing reasons from text; summarizing key points Unit 35: scanning for facts; verifying information from texts; deducing reasons from texts Unit 36: following instructions and recording results; selecting appropriate items from te

15、xt for a given situation四、 评价目标：重点考核学生是否能有效运用所学阅读技能在给定时间内正确理解所给篇章，并针对题目要求给出正确答案。五、 考核内容本测试主要是围绕测试学生的阅读技能设计的。试题题型为学生阅读34篇短文，根据文意填空、回答问题。短文材料选自教材的占60%左右。无论是填空、问答等都从测试阅读技能出发。考生平时学习时应认真对待课文及练习，清楚每一个练习所涉及的技能，通过不断地提高阅读技能来提高阅读理解能力。对教材每单元中所选的阅读短文要认真理解，尤其是上面第三点中标注有重点掌握阅读技能的单元。综合复习题Passage 1 Paris Its a beaut

16、iful city! Very romantic! Theres such a lot to see. Theres a huge cathedral. Theres a strange iron tower. Theres a river which goes through the middle of the city. There are lots of wonderful art galleries. And it isnt far from EuroDisney.Passage 2 Cairo There are broad avenues beside the Nile and n

17、arrow streets in the old city. There are mosque and markets, shops and museums. So many things to see. And the Pyramids are just outside the city, too.根据上面2段文章（passage 1 and passage 2）内容填空.In Paris you may find many things such as1. _2. _3. _4. _5. You may go to _ very easily from Paris for the city

18、 is quite close to it.6. A river called _ go through Cairo.7. In Cairo you may go along _avenues beside the river.8. The streets in the old city are quite _.9. You have to go _ to see Pyramids.10. _ are the things that youve seldom seen elsewhere.Passage 3Time for your Bath A young student nurse was

19、 in charge of bathing a number of women patients. The nurse came into the ward and saw a small, old woman sitting on one of the beds. “Come along, my dear. Its time for your bath,” said the nurse. The old woman seemed rather confused. “But Ive already had one,” she replied. The nurse took no notice

20、of what the woman said. “Now, off we go!” said the nurse and took her by the arm and helped her walk to the bathroom. When they got there, she helped the woman take off her clothes and get into the bath. The woman didnt seem very pleased about all this, but the nurse gave her a good wash and then he

21、lped her dry herself and put her clothes back on. When they went back to the ward, the nurse said “Good gracious! Theres somebody in your bed.” “Its my sister,” replied the woman. “Ive come to visit her.”Directions: scan passage 3 to find the incorrect part in each of the sentences. Then give the ri

22、ght information.1. A young student nurse was responsible for bathing some young children.2. A small, old woman was sitting on one of the chairs when the nurse came into the ward.3. The old woman seemed very happy when she was told its time for her bath.4. The old woman was taken by the hand to the b

23、athroom.5. The womans daughter was lying in bed when they went back to the ward.Passage 4Your Stay in New YorkPlaces to goTHE STATUE OF LIBERTY the symbol of the United States of America. Liberty holds the torch to welcome all who come to the country. Visitors can go up to the very top of the statue

24、.CENTRAL PARK the ideal place to take your early morning jog or cycle ride. Or, visit the Childrens Zoo, which is open every day. THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING with its observation platform in the sky. Fast lifts rocket visitors to the top. BROADWAY the heart of theatre land, where all the best shows ca

25、n be seen. THE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS on the bank of the East River. Guided tours available. If you are lucky, you might even see the worlds leaders at the General Assembly. THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART the gallery which houses some of the finest paintings by Cezanne, Van Gogh and Picasso. STATEN I

26、SLAND the island in the bay where the Statue of Liberty stands. Tourists can take a ferry trip round the island to look at the famous landmark. GREENWICH VILLAGE New Yorks bohemian area, where shopping is fun.Directions: complete the following sentences using the information form passage 4.1. You ca

27、n go to visit _ all week round because it is open every day.2. The Museum of Modern Art is a _ where you can see paintings by world famous artists like Picasso.3. The Headquarters of the U.N. stand by the _.4. There is a famous _ on the Staten Island the Statue of Liberty.5. You can see many people

28、doing their morning exercise in _.Passage 5 1. Im a park warden. I love the countryside and I love my work2. I come from a farming family, so I dont want to work in the city. I went to university and studied land management which is useful for my work here.3. Its an outdoor life-no sitting at a desk

29、 for me! Sometimes its a bit lonely. I can spend the whole day in the park and not see anyone else at all. I enjoy the variety of things I do even though I have to be outside in really bad weather sometimes.4. When people visit the park, I try to talk to them and encourage them to respect nature and

30、 the countryside. I hate it when people spoil things. I hate to see branches broken off trees, plants pulled up, animals hurt that sort of thing. But, on the whole, its a great job.Directions: find a work in passage 5, which is similar in meaning to the following words or phrases. The paragraph in w

31、hich the word appears is indicated in the brackets.1. the control and organizing of a business or other organization. (paragraph 2)_2. outside in the fresh air rather than in a building. (paragraph 3) _3. a different form of something (paragraph 3)_4. to give the courage or confidence to do somethin

32、g (paragraph 4) _5. cause bodily damage to a person or an animal (paragraph 4) Passage 6Famous Faces in Motor Racing CHRISTIAN FITTIPALDI was born on 18 January 1971 in Brazil. He is the nephew of Emerson Fittipaldi, who was World Champion in 1972 and 1974. He began racing karts at the age of ten an

33、d soon became the champion of Sao Paolo. When he was only seventeen, Fittipaldi started car racing and was soon recognized as first-rate driver. In 1991, at the age of twenty, he was the youngest ever F3000 International Champion. In 1992, he joined Minardi-Lamborghini to drive in their Formula One

34、Grand Prix team.Directions: answer the following questions according to passage 6.1. Where was Christian Fittipaldi born?2. What is the surname of his famous uncle? 3. What was Fittipaldis uncle famous for?4. When did Christian Fittipaldi start his karting career?5. When did he win the F3000 Interna

35、tional Champion?Passage 7 Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air, by means of the wind, a light frame covered with paper, plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of pr

36、actical application and many different types of kite have been developed to serve various purposes. The ancient Chinese used bird-kites to carry ropes across rivers and valleys. The current folding kite which will dive excitingly is an improved type of such a kite. With its long flat body and single

37、 pair of bird-like wings, it looks just like a large bird in the air. The modern version is usually made of tissue-paper rather than the traditional silk. Man-lifting kites were developed in ancient times, again by the Chinese, for getting information from walled cities and army camps. In fact, as r

38、ecently as World War II, German U-boats flew kites from their towers to lift people into the air to watch the land. These kites, which are no longer in existence, were made of light-weight cloth. They were much larger and stronger than the Chinese ones. Their design, however, was simply that of the

39、cutter kite. Smaller in size, this type of kite is still very popular as a toy for children, being easy to make with a diamond-shaped frame, no wings and brown-paper covering. Box-kites are another type of kite found in toy shops today. The first box-kite, named for its box-like body, was developed

40、in the nineteenth century to test theories of flight and this type of cotton-covered kite greatly assisted the success of early aeroplanes. These kites are the ancestors of a heavier version of the box-kite, called the double box-kite, which consists of two main sections, placed side by side. Develo

41、ped for the peacetime purpose of fishing in strong sea wind, it is the only modern kite described which has practical values. A long-lasting plastic material has to be used for this kite, which carries fishing line.Directions: answer the following questions according to passage 71. What is kite flyi

42、ng?2. What is a modern kite usually made of?3. What were the kites, which were flown by German U-boats, made of?4. When was the first box-kite developed?5. What has to be used for the kite carrying fishing lines.?Passage 8Air All people and many plants and animals need air to live. Air is a mixture

43、of the gases in our atmosphere. The mixture changes from the Earths surface to the upper edge of the atmosphere. The air at the upper edge of the atmosphere is mostly ozone, a gas made up of three oxygen atoms. This ozone layer acts like a filter around the Earth. Ozone filters out many of the harmf

44、ul ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Some UV rays are needed for plants to grow, but too many UV rays can harm plants, people, animals, and ocean life. For this reason, the ozone layer is very important to every living thing on the Earth. Some substances we use break down and go directly to the oz

45、one layer and destroy it. These air pollutants are collectively called chlorofluoro-carbons, or CFCs. CFCs are found in the plastic foam from which cups, plates, and some fast food containers are made. CFCs are also used to cool the air in air conditioners and refrigerators. They are also found in s

46、ome spray cans.Directions: answer the following the questions according to passage 8.1. What do people and many plants and animals need to live?2. How many oxygen atoms does the ozone have?3. What does the ozone filter out?4. How do we call the air pollutants that can destroy the ozone?5. Name at le

47、ast three of the substances that have CFCs in itPassage 9 If you smoke-particularly cigarettes, you are far more likely than a non-smoker to suffer or die from several major diseasenotably lung cancer. One smoker in four dies prematurely （过早地）because of his smoking. The risk of dying for a heavy smoker (between