Reading Comprehension Analysis and Instruction I Reading comprehension

Reading Comprehension Analysis and Instruction

I. Reading comprehension analysis: 1. Common genres: Narration (记叙文) Practical Writing (应用文) Exposition (说明文) Argumentation (议论文)

2. question types: A. What, when, where, why, how. . . according to the passage? Type A. Facts and details--information

B. What can you infer from. . . ? What does. . . imply/indicate? The writer seems to suggest that… What is likely to happen. . . ? (1) word/phrase/sentence meaning (2) personality, attitudes, opinions (3) reason, cause and effect Type B: inference (推理)

C. What is the main idea/theme/writing purpose of. . . ? Which one is the best title of the passage? Type C: summary

II. Error analysis and reflection Passage A— Exposition 57. What are applicants required to do when applying for B-2 visa？information A. Complete the visa fingerprinting after the interview． B. Pay the application fee only through bank transfer electronically． C．Print out Form DS 160． D．Attend a personal visa interview．

7. Complete the visa fingerprinting at an OFC． 8. Attend the visa interview at the designated U. S. consulate or embassy on the day and time the appointment． A. Complete the visa fingerprinting after the interview

5. Pay the application fee for the B-2 tourist visa． The fee can be paid electronically as a bank tran sfer or in cash at designated（指定的） bank branches． B. Pay the application fee only through bank transfer electronically．

3. Print the DS 160 confirmation page． After successfully completing the application, the applicant will receive a confirmation with a 10 -digit barcode. Take a printout of this page. barcode: 条形码 C．Print out Form DS 160．高频错误选项

Passage B—Practical Writing 58. What can_____ be inferred from the passage？ inference A. It's a parent's letter intended for a college student． B. Parents are proud but worried about unpredictable future of children． C. Learning skills are the top priority in Columbia. D. Though uneducated，the writer offers practical college guidance．

Passage B—Practical Writing B. Parents are proud but worried about unpredictable future of children． Trick : Create something out of nothing 有 无中生 C. Learning skills are the top priority in Columbia. （para 2 line 3 -4） "What I mean by that is the material taught isn't as important as you gaining the ability to learn a new subject， and the ability to analyze a new problem．

58. What can be inferred from the passage？ D. Though uneducated，the writer offers practical college guidance． Trick : assume subjectively 主观臆断

※Reflection 1: Compare the information effectively (1) Find the original sentence quickly and accurately. (2)Be able to find the difference between the options(A, B, C, D) and the original sentence. (pay attention to the pronouns and adverbs, such as “ only, not all, partly, preferably, in a word, by and large, … ”) (3) Be aware whether the option is an subjective assumption or not.

QUIZ 1 （2015年江苏高考真题阅读A 篇） Visitor Code Arrive with nothing that can harm New Zealand … Protect plants and animals … Get rid of rubbish … Be considerate with other waste … Keep New Zealand’s water clean Take care with fires Always observe district fire bans. Be careful if you smoke or have an outdoor fire or barbecue-make sure ashes are cold before leaving. Camp or picnic carefully … Keep to the track … Be considerate … code: rules of behavior or moral principle

QUIZ 1 （2015年江苏高考真题阅读A篇） 56. According to the Code, visitors should act _______. A. √ with care and respect Trick : Create something out of nothing 无中生有 B. with relief and pleasure C. with caution and calmness ＼ with attention and observation D. Trick : Take the words too literally 断章取义

Passage B—Practical Writing 60. By mentioning Steve Jobs, the author intends to tell us that _____ A. your dream of connecting dots to form a beautiful curve will be realized. B. following your own heart in college may guarantee opportunities of success. Trick : Take the words too literally 断章取义 （Para 5） Follow your passion in college. … … Steve Jobs says when you are in college, your passion will create many dots, and later in your life you will connect them. Enjoy picking your dots, and be assured one day you will find your calling, and connect a beautiful curve through the dots.

Passage B—Practical Writing 60. By mentioning Steve Jobs, the author intends to tell us that _____ C. Steve Jobs is a typical example to illustrate that freedom and enjoyment count. D. Steve Jobs owes his success to his critical thinking. Trick: create something out of nothing 无中生有

Quiz 2 （2017届无锡市高三上学期期中卷） Brushing your teeth regularly could help to prevent bowel(肠) cancer, a study suggests. This is because the mouth bacteria that cause bleeding gums(牙龈) can travel via the blood to the bowel where they could result in cancer or worsen existing tumors(肿瘤). The bug fusobacterium(梭杆菌) has been found to be hundreds of times more common in cancerous tumors than in normal cells. Now researchers have found that the bacteria can make pre-cancerous growths in the bowel turn cancerous. They can also make any existing tumors in the bowel grow larger.

Quiz 2 （2017届无锡市高三上学期期中卷） According to researchers, if a person suffers from bleeding gums, ____________. √ A. bacteria may enter the bowel with blood and increase the risk of cancer B. the bug fusobacterium may decrease in the cells C. measures must be taken to prevent blood flowing into bowel D. he should go to the dentist to have the teeth pulled out Trick : assume subjectively 主观臆断

Passage C—Argumatation 61. Accoring to Paragraghs 1 -2, which of the _____ following statement is true? inferential Trick : Create something out of nothing 无中生有 A. the most important task of the reporters is to provide facts for the readers. B. If a reporter makes clear the facts he writes, he will get into trouble. (Para 2). . . that when you start a interpretation, you are entering dangerous water, the rushing tides of opinion.

C. In order to make current events clear to the readers, reporters and editions must select facts objectively. Replace a concept with another 偷梁换柱 (Para 1 line 2 -3)But in these days the complex news it must provide more; it must supply interpretation, the meaning of the facts. This is the most important assignment facing American journalists—to make clear to the reader the problems D. For reporters, interpretation of facts is no less important than presentation of the facts. no less. . . than 不比. . . 少、差； 和. . . 一样. . .

62. Which of the following can best express the author’s attitude toward objectiveness? A. He does not think there exists any objectiveness in news writing or reporting. B. To make clear the news is a way to be objective for the readers. C. Objectiveness is controlled by editors rather than writers. D. Properly choosing facts prepares a solid ground for objectiveness.

(Para 5 ) Thus in the presentation of a so-called ”factual” of ”objective” story, at least three judgments are involved. And they are judgments not at all unlike those involved in interpretation, . . . Trick : Express in an opposite way 正话反 说

62. Which of the following can best express the author’s attitude toward objectiveness? A. He does not think there exists any objectiveness in news writing or reporting. B. To make clear the news is a way to be objective for the readers. C. Objectiveness is controlled by editors rather than writers. D. Properly choosing facts prepares a solid ground for objectiveness.

※Reflection 2: • Pay attention to words and expressions like so-called, not at all, etc, which indicates writer’s attitudes, opinions, feelings.

QUIZ 3 How do you understand the following sentences? 1. They never meet without quarrelling. 2. There is no one that does not want to help you. 3. I can never be grateful enough for your help.

Passage D—Narration Excerpt from The Joy Luck Club 66. Which of the following is NOT closely related to cultural differences in the story? A. “Ai! This dish not salty enough, no flavor, ” she complained, after tasting a small bite. B. Rich obviously had a different opinion on how the evening had gone. C. Halfway between his plate and his open mouth, a large chunk of red-cooked eggplant fell on his brand new white shirt. D. “Linda, Tim”, Rich said, “we’ll see you again. ”

Passage D—Narration Excerpt from The Joy Luck Club Why Rich dropped the eggplant He is not skillful in using chopsticks ? Trick : Deduce excessively Cultural differences 推论过度

Passage D—Narration Excerpt from The Joy Luck Club 67. What does the underlined part in the story really mean? (underlined sentence) He thought he was being polite by refusing seconds, when he should have followed my father's example, who made a big show of taking small portions of seconds, thirds and even fourths, always saying he couldn't resist another bite and then groaning he was so full he thought he would burst. But the worst was when Rich criticized my mother's cooking and he…

Passage D—Narration Excerpt from The Joy Luck Club 67. What does the underlined part in the story really mean? D. Rich didn’t appear polite because he didn’t follow Father, who made a big show of his great appetite by eating more until he couldn’t eat.

※Reflection 3: Understand the information effectively: (1) notice key words in the sentence. (2)read beyond the text. (3)Cross-cultural awareness. …

III. Consolidation: Trick 1: Create something out of nothing Trick 2: Assume subjectively Trick 3: Deduce excessively 无中生有 主观臆断 推论过度 Trick 4: Take the words too literally 断章取义 Trick 5: Express in an opposite way 正话反说 Trick 6: Replace a concept with another 偷梁换柱 Trick 7: Call white black 指鹿为马 Trick 8: Change the scope 扩缩范围 ……

III. Practice Use the tricks we have learnt to design 2016 Jiangsu Test Paper 1. Read Passage A in 2016 Jiangsu Test Paper 2. Form a group of 4 and design four choices for the given question: E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that______. 3. Each group member only needs to design one choice and the whole group will have four. 4. Take your designed question to challenge other groups.

2016江苏高考阅读理解A篇 56. E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that______. A. they are given by best TDSB teachers. Trick 4: Create something out of nothing B. they are not on the day school timetable. Trick 2: Call white black 指鹿为马 C. they are not included on students’ reports. Trick 2: Call white black 指鹿为马 D. they are an addition to TDSB courses. √ 无中生有

V. homework Read the passages and finish the questions.