In the English test papers of the college entrance examination in various provinces over the years, reading comprehension questions occupy a large proportion, which can be called "half of the country", and teachers often emphasize the importance of reading comprehension questions to students: "Those who have to read will win the world". Reading comprehension is the ability to achieve a deep understanding of a text by identifying and understanding the ideographic devices and main ideas in the text. In the process of reading, we need to use some skills and strategies to identify and understand the ideographic devices and main ideas in the text.
Identification of ideographic means.
Ideographic means in texts include language, symbols, images, and other forms. In the process of reading, we need to understand the meaning and intent of the text by identifying these ideographic means. For example, in terms of language, we can understand the author's intention by analyzing the structure of the sentence, the choice of words, the tone of voice, etc.;In terms of symbols, we can understand the meaning of the text by analyzing diagrams, diagrams, etc.;In terms of images, we can understand the author's intention by observing the color, shape, content, etc.
Grasp the gist of the matter.
The gist is the core idea and main idea of the text. In the process of reading, we need to grasp the main idea by summarizing, summarizing, refining, etc. For example, in terms of generalization, we can concisely summarize the main points of the text in our own words, depending on the content and structure of the text;In terms of summarizing, we can make a comprehensive and accurate summary of the text according to the main points and details of the text;In terms of distillation, we can extract key information from the text and organize it into concise sentences.
The main idea question is a common proposition form in English reading comprehension in the college entrance examination, and it is also a difficult type of reading comprehension question, which aims to test students' ability to analyze and summarize the main idea of the text. There are several types of main questions, such as choosing the best heading, summarizing the main idea of the article, the main idea of the paragraph, and judging the purpose of the writer's writing. Mr. Liu Kai summarized the common forms of propositions as: what can be a suitable title for the text? what does the first/second/last paragraph mainly talk about? what is the text mainly about? what is the main idea of the text? what’s the purpose of the passage?
1. Ideographic means and main idea
In English reading comprehension, ideographic means and gist are also very important concepts. Here's a detailed explanation of both concepts:
Ideographic means. In English reading, ideographic means mainly include the following aspects:
1) Vocabulary and phrases: Words and phrases in English texts are the basic units of the writer to convey meaning and intent. By understanding the context and meaning of words and phrases, we can better understand the meaning of the text.
2) Grammar and sentence structure: Grammar and sentence structure are the organization of English texts, and the author uses different grammar and sentence structures to express different meanings and intentions. Understanding grammar and sentence structure can help us understand the train of thought and logic of the text.
3) Context: Context refers to the locale in which the text is located, including the preceding text, the following text, and other related texts. By understanding the context, we can better understand the meaning of the words, phrases, grammar, and sentence structure in the text.
4) Rhetorical devices: Rhetorical devices are special linguistic techniques used by authors in texts, such as metaphor, personification, comparison, etc. By understanding rhetorical devices, we can better understand the author's intentions and expressions.
The gist of it. In English reading, the main idea refers to the core ideas and main ideas of the text. The following are a few common themes summarized by Mr. Liu Kai:
1) Topic: The topic is the main question or topic of the text. During the reading process, we need to identify the topic of the text and understand the author's views and attitudes towards the topic.
2) Purpose: The purpose is the intention or appeal that the text is intended to express. During the reading process, we need to be clear about the purpose of the text and understand the author's purpose and intention of writing.
3) Opinion: An opinion is the author's opinion, evaluation, or attitude towards an issue. During the reading process, we need to understand the author's point of view and evaluate its plausibility and credibility.
4) Conclusion: A conclusion is the final judgment or recommendation given by the text. During the reading process, we need to understand the author's conclusions and evaluate their feasibility and significance.
In English reading comprehension, it is very important to recognize the ideographic device and grasp the main idea. By applying these skills, we can better understand the meaning and intent of texts, improving our reading ability and comprehension.
Below, Mr. Liu Kai takes some English college entrance examination questions as an example to analyze the examples.
2. Identify the means of expression and grasp the main idea
In English reading comprehension, it is very important to recognize the ideographic device and grasp the main idea. Here are some suggestions summarized by Mr. Liu Kai to help you improve your reading comprehension skills in this regard:
The first step in reading comprehension is to quickly skim through the full text to understand the topic and general content of the passage. During the reading process, pay attention to the title of the article, the beginning and end of the paragraph, and the topic sentence, which are important clues to get the gist of the article.
Read the full text carefully, paying attention to the ideographic devices used by the author. Identify the keywords, phrases, and sentences used by the writer to understand their context and meaning. Pay attention to inflections, cause and effect, and examples, which can help you understand the logical structure and point of the article.
Analyze the structure and organization of the article. Pay attention to the connections and transitions between paragraphs, and how the writer uses details to support the topic sentence. By analyzing these ways of organizing the text, you can better understand the ideas and ideas of the article.
Develop critical thinking. The author's views and arguments are evaluated and analyzed. Consider whether the author's point of view is reasonable, whether the evidence is sufficient, and whether it is feasible and significant. This improves your reading skills and critical thinking skills.
Practice Xi reading comprehension questions. By Xi different types of reading comprehension questions, you can familiarize yourself with different question types and ways of asking questions, and improve your ability to read quickly and understand accurately.
Focus on vocabulary and grammar Xi. Vocabulary and grammar are fundamental to understanding English texts. By accumulating vocabulary and learning Xi grammatical rules and sentence patterns, you can better understand the ideograms and main ideas in the text.
Broaden your reading. Read different types of texts, including news reports, scholarship**, literary works, and more. This improves your reading skills and sensitivity to different ideographic devices.
In short, in English reading comprehension, identifying ideographic means and grasping the main idea are the keys to improving reading ability. By practising Xi, building vocabulary and grammar knowledge, and broadening your reading range, you can continuously improve your reading and comprehension skills.
(1) Identify the means of organizing the chapter
In English reading comprehension, identifying the means of organizing texts can help us better understand the structure and logic of the text. The following are some common chapter organization methods and identification methods summarized by Mr. Liu Kai:
Topic sentences: Topic sentences are sentences that express the topic of a text, usually at the beginning or end of a paragraph. By identifying topic sentences, we can grasp the main ideas and themes of the text.
Detail support: A detail support is specific evidence or examples provided for a topic sentence, usually after a topic sentence. By identifying the details to support it, we can understand how the author supports the idea of the topic sentence with concrete examples.
Transition words: Transition words are words that indicate the relationship between transition, contrast, progression, etc. By identifying inflection words, we can understand the contrasts and inflections in the text, and thus better understand the logic of the text.
Causality: Causation refers to the causal connection between two events. By identifying cause and effect, we can understand how authors express their opinions and arguments through cause and effect.
Examples: Examples are specific examples that the writer gives to support his or her point of view. By identifying examples, we can understand how the author can illustrate his point with specific examples.
Classification and comparison: Classification and comparison is a way for writers to classify or compare things in order to better express their opinions. By identifying classification and comparison, we can understand how authors express their point of view through classification and comparison.
In the process of reading, we can use the above methods to identify the means of text organization, so as to better understand the structure and logic of the text. This helps us grasp the gist of the text and the author's point of view, and improves our reading and comprehension skills.
(2) Identifying the means of language use
Different types of discourse with different thematic meanings have different means of using language. Identifying the means of language use in different types of discourse can help students understand the meaning of language, overcome fragmented semantic Xi barriers, focus on the purpose of thematic meaning, and analyze the main idea of the discourse from the perspective of language representation.
III. Conclusion
The main idea question requires students to analyze and summarize the main meaning of the text, explore the meaning of the topic, and clarify the author's intention to write. In order to enhance rendering, clear explanation, and strong persuasion, the author will inevitably adopt necessary and regular ideographic means in different styles of discourse such as narrative, expository and argumentative texts, so as to form the unique characteristics of chapter organization and language use under his style. Teacher Liu Kai suggested: We learn to Xi and summarize the ideographic means in different types of discourse, which can effectively avoid fragmented and complicated language information, quickly clarify the main information between the paragraphs and lines of the discourse, and clarify the author's expression intention, so as to correctly grasp the main idea.