閱讀技巧 (Reading Comprehension)

　

Exercise 307
Purpose: Increasing reading comprehension skills /加強閱讀技巧

Listen to the following story from Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy:

Pick the work or expression whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the underlined word or expression in the following passages.

　

 

1.  Susan's diligent attitude towards studying never ceased to amaze Professor Chang.

A.             loafer

B.              studious

C.              sluggish

 

2.  Susan's diligent attitude towards studying never ceased to amaze Professor Chang.

A.             inaugurated

B.              initiated

C.              stopped

 

3.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             facing 

B.              averting

C.              fleeing

 

4.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             avenue

B.              obstacle 

C.              opportunity

 

5.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             browsed

B.              skimmed

C.              probed 

 

6.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             seeking advice 

B.              seeking funds

C.              seeking resources

 

7.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             previous problem

B.              future problem

C.              current problem 

8.  On her own initiative, Susan continues to maintain contact with several researchers in the field, discussing relevant issues relating to their clinical or research experiences.

A.             effort 

B.              subordination

C.              complement

 

9.  On her own initiative, Susan continues to maintain contact with several researchers in the field, discussing relevant issues relating to their clinical or research experiences.

A.             feigned

B.              obsolete

C.              pertinent 

 

10.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             reflective 

B.              analytical

C.              statistical

 

11.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             discounted

B.              disputed

C.              proven 

 

12.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             distinguish

B.              integrate

C.              diffuse

 

13.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             opposing

B.              polar

C.              related 

 

14.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             implications

B.              possibilities

C.              constraints 

 

15.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             the most reasonable way to proceed with something 

B.              the most reasonable way to complete something

C.              the most reactionary way to proceed with something

 

16.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             stated

B.              original

C.              conventional

 

17.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             outlook 

B.              plan

C.              design

 

18.  Moreover, her analytical skills are exemplary.

A.             expected

B.              superb  

C.              mediocre

 

19.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             unacquainted 

B.              knowledgeable

C.  versed

 

20.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             completion

B.              beginning 

C.              outcome

 

21.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             opposing

B.              disconnected

C.              relevant 

 

22.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             theory 

B.              fallacy

C.              myth

 

23.  Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to.

A.             monotony

B.              repetitiveness

C.              innovativeness 

 

24.  Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to.

A.             contentious

B.              collaborative 

C.              quarrelsome

 

25.  Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to.

A.             obstacle

B.              hindrance

C.              valuable 

 

26.  Professor Lin therefore has no hesitations in highly recommending this candidate for admissions into MIT's graduate program.

A.             receptiveness

B.              reservations

C.              acceptance

　

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Additional practice can be found in  Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy for some of these definitions.

View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this paragraph.

 

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