探究雅思阅读技巧(英)_雅思英语阅读

探究雅思阅读技巧(英)

　　There may be some words in the passage with which you are unfamiliar. Use the strategies explained in the section, Working out unfamiliar vocabulary to help you work out the meanings of these words.

　　Be aware of the use of connective words. These will help you with the general meaning of the text. If you are unsure of any answers, check the table of common connective words.

　　Note if there is a glossary accompanying the passage.

　　Follow the instructions carefully. A correct response will be marked wrong if it is written in the wrong form.

　　Working out unfamiliar vocabulary

　　When reading a passage in the IELTS test, it is most likely that you will come across words with which you are unfamiliar. Be prepared for this. You may not need to understand the exact meaning of an unknown word, unless there is a question directly related to it.

　　If you do need to know the meaning of an unfamiliar word, dont panic. There are various strategies that you can use to work out the meaning of the unknown words.

　　Check the context

　　Are there any clues in the surrounding words or phrases? Look particularly at the words just before and just after the unfamiliar words.

　　Look for a definition

　　Sometimes the writers realise that the word is an uncommon one so they define, restate, explain or give an example of it. Words that signal meaning often include is, means, refers to, that is, consists of. For example, Snoring is a noise generated by vibrations of the soft parts of the throat during sleep. The word is signals a definition.