Question

    Have you ever complained, “I remember reading it, but I can’t remember what it said? ” then you should try the SQ4R reading method.

S = Survey.The first step is to take a few minutes skimming the chapter. Don’t read it yet, just look at topic headings, key words, and read the summary.

Q = Question. As you prepare to read the chapter,turn the first topic into a question or two.As you read, seach for the answer.This will help you organize your reading-find the parts that answer your question, give an example ,consist of related information or that may answer a later question.Most importantly, this gives you a reason to read the next paragraph.

R = Read.Read in short “bites”（部分）,then determine how that answers question（s）you originally posed（提出）.Often as you read other questions will arise.

R = Recite. Now can you answer your question（s）in your own words? If you can’t, reread the material to find the answers or determine if you need to change the question.You are rehearsing（重复，默诵）for the time when you will need o know the answer.A good technique for rehearsing answers is to briefly jot down（草草记下）the key words that remind you of the essence of the answer without writing down every detail.

R = Relate.Most of us try to relate what we are reading to what we already know.It is always easier and more satisfying to remember information that is personally meaningful. Everything has a context.Some information may take more reflection before you are able to grasp its relationship with what you already know while other information may simply require more research, to understand how it fits with other data.

R = Review.One way to minimize memory decay（衰退）and to store the material you have studied firmly in your mind is by reviewing it.After you finish reading the entire chapter, skim back over it and any note you made.

Effective studying requires effective reading.Rather than getting“intellectual indigestion” while reading straight through a chapter, instead you should stop to survey, question, read, recite, relate, and review so as to improve your reading comprehension.

1.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. Six steps to skim through a chapter.

B. The purpose of using the SQ4R reading method.

C. An effective way of getting“intellectual indigestion”.

D. A method to help you learn what you read effectively.

2.In author’s view, the step of“reading”is a process that ________ .

A. you determine what questions should be posed an answered

B. you find key words to remind you of the essence of a chapter

C. you search for answers to the questions you created before reading

D. you make preparation for the next steps -recite and relate

3.Why does the author advise readers to relate what they learn while reading a chapter?

A. Because it can make us recognize the meaningful information.

B. Because the purpose of reading is to know relationships between data.

C. Because it’ll be more enjoyable as we’ll be reminded of what we’ve known.

D. Because it’ll be easier to grasp and remember the information from the chapter.

4.How can we remember what we have learned firmly according to the passage?

A. By reading it. B. By reviewing it.

C. By questioning it. D. By relating it.

5.Unlike the SQ4R reading method, “intellectual indigestion”may result from the way of ________ .

A. rehearsing for the time when you will need to know the answer

B. not finding a purpose for reading the next paragraph

C. reading straight through a chapter ineffectively

D. reviewing many times to store materials in your mind

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.D

4.B

5.C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种可以帮助人们有效阅读的方法：SQ4R读书法。以及其名字缩写所蕴含的具体含义。

1.主旨大意题。根据文章第一句Have you ever complained, “I remember reading it, but I can’t remember what it said? ” then you should try the SQ4R reading method.以及文章主要内容可知，文章主要介绍了一种可以帮助人们有效阅读的方式：SQ4R读书法。故选D。

2.细节理解题。第四段第二句Read in short “bites”（部分）,then determine how that answers question（s）you originally posed（提出）.可知阅读简短的“片段”，然后决定如何回答你最初提出的问题。即在作者看来，“阅读”是一个你找寻阅读之前你所提出的问题的答案的过程，故选C。

3.细节理解题。倒数第三段第三句It is always easier and more satisfying to remember information that is personally meaningful.可知作者建议读者在阅读一章的时候把他们学到的东西联系起来，因为这样更容易掌握和记住这一章的信息。故选D。

4.细节理解题。倒数第二段第二句One way to minimize memory decay（衰退）and to store the material you have studied firmly in your mind is by reviewing it.可知将记忆衰退降到最低，并将所学知识牢牢记在脑子里的一个方法就是复习。故选B。

5.细节理解题。最后一段第二句Rather than getting“intellectual indigestion” while reading straight through a chapter, instead you should stop to survey, question, read, recite, relate, and review so as to improve your reading comprehension.可知与SQ4R阅读方法不同，“intellectual indigestion”可能是由于没有效率地从头到尾读完一章的方式所导致而来的。故选C。