十步教你提高英语阅读速度

 　　几乎在任何英语考试中，阅读题都占有很重的分量。信息量大，时间紧是英语阅读的一大特点。提高阅读能力成了广大学生们的共同目标。本文通过简明易懂的方法，教你如何进行快速阅读。

　　1. Read only the first sentence of a paragraph¹.

　　If your author is a good author, he or she will begin each paragraph with a key statement² that tells you what that paragraph is about. By reading only the first sentence, you can determine if the paragraph has information you need to know.

　　如果作者够水准的话，他/她在每段的开头都会交代一下该段所的大概内容。只要读每段的第一句话，你就能够判断出该段有没有你想了解的信息了。

　　If you're reading literature, this still applies, but know that you may miss details that enrichthe story. When the language in literature is artful, I would choose to read every word.

　　如果你读的是文学作品的话，这个方法依然适用。不过要知道，这样的话你可能会错过很多用于丰富故事的细节。如果所读的文学作品妙语连珠的话，我会选择逐字逐句地拜读。

　　2. Skip to the last sentence of the paragraph.

　　The last sentence in a paragraph should also contain clues³ for you about the importance of the material covered. A last sentence often serves two functions -- it wraps⁴ up the thought expressed and provides a connection to the next paragraph.

　　一段的最后一句话也应该会包含有关这段材料的重要性的线索。段末一句话一般来说有2个功能-总结一下所表达的思想；为下一段作过渡。

　　3. Read phrases⁵.

　　When you've skimmedfirst and last sentences and determined⁶ the paragraph is worth reading, you still don't need to read every word. Move your eyes quickly over each line and look for phrases and key words. Your mind will automaticallyfill in the words between.

　　当浏览过段首及段末的两句话后，如果你觉得这段内容值得你去读，你也不必逐字通读。眼睛快速扫描每行文字，寻找词组和关键词。你的大脑会自动帮你补全那些跳过的文字的。

　　4. Ignore the little words.

　　Ignore the little words like it, to, a, an, and, be -- you know the ones. You don't need them. Your brain will see these little words without acknowledgment.

　　忽略诸如it,to,a,an,and,be等“小词”-这些词你太熟悉了。（在阅读过程中，）你并不需要他们。你的大脑会自动识别这些小词的。

　　5. Look for key points.

　　Look for key points while you're reading for phrases. You're probably already aware of the key words in the subject you're studying. They'll pop out at you. Spend a little more time with the material around those key points.

　　在以词组为单位进行阅读时，注意寻找要点。有关于文章中研究对象的关键词，可能你在事先已做到心中有数了。在阅读过程中，这些关键词会在你眼前跳出来。多花点时间在那些要点附近的材料上。

　　6. Mark key thoughts in the margins⁷.

　　I know you were taught not to write in your books, and some books should be kept pristine⁸, but a textbook is for studying. Mark key thoughts in the margins. If it makes you feel better, use a pencil. Even better, buy a packet of those little stickie tabs and slap⁹ one on the page with a short note.When it's time to review, simply read through your tabs.

　　我知道，大家从小就被教导不要往书上乱写。对于有些书应该是这样的，但教科书是用来学习的，可以在空白的地方记下一些重要的想法和心得。如果能让 你感觉更舒服的话，你可以用铅笔来记，更可以买些可粘贴的小便签，在上面记些短小的笔记，然后贴到书页上。到复习的时候，只要浏览一遍你的便签便可。

　　If you're renting your textbooks, make sure you understand the rules.

　　如果你的教科书是借来的，一定要懂规矩哦。

　　7. Use all the tools provided¹⁰ -- lists, bullets¹¹, sidebars.

　　Use all the tools the author provides -- lists, bullets, sidebars, anything extra in the margins. Authors usually pull out key points for special treatment. They're clues to important information. Use them all. Besides, lists are usually easier to remember.

　　对于作者使用的写作表现形式（如列表，文字前面作为强调的圆形符号，栏框等所有在空白处额外体现的东西），要加以充分利用。作者通常会把关键点拎出来加以特别处理。这些表现形式都是寻找重要信息的线索，一定要充分利用。此外，列表也通常更容易记。

　　8. Take notes for practice tests.

　　When you read something you know will show up on a test, write it down in the form of a question. Note the page number beside it so you can check your answers if necessary.

　　当读到一些你认为会在考试中出现的知识点时，把它以问题的形式记下来。在问题边上写下答案所在的页码，以便在必要时查看答案。

　　Keep a list of these key questions and you'll have written your own practice test.

　　把这些重要问题列在一起，你就可以进行自我模考了。

　　9. Read with good posture¹².

　　Reading with good posture helps you read longer and stay awake longer. Give your body a break. Sit in a healthy way and you'll last a lot longer.

　　阅读时保持一个良好的姿势能够让你更长时间地，清醒地进行阅读。让你的身体放松，保持健康的坐姿，你便能更长时间地看书了。

　　Much as I love to read in bed, it puts me to sleep. If reading puts you to sleep, too, don't read lying down.

　　我虽然喜欢躺在床上看书，但这也总是令我很快陷入昏昏欲睡的境地。如果你也是这样的话，那就不要躺着看书了。

　　10. Practice, practice, practice.

　　Reading fast takes practice, practice, practice. Practice makes all the difference.

　　要实现阅读速读的提高，你必须进行一而再，再而三的反复实践练习。熟能生巧，实践出真知。

　　Pretty soon you'll be reading faster without even realizing it.

　　相信很快，你就能在不知不觉中提高阅读速读啦！

1 paragraph   

n.段落，短评；vt.将…分段，分段落；vi.写短评

参考例句：

• Each paragraph begins on a new line.每段都另起一行。
• There's a paragraph on the matter in the paper.报纸对这件事有一短篇报道。

2 statement   

n.陈述；声明；综述

参考例句：

• The government will put out a new statement tomorrow.政府将于明天发布一项新声明。
• Put down your statement in black and white.把你的话用白纸黑字写下来。

3 clues   

n.线索( clue的名词复数 )；提示；（帮助警方破案的）线索；（纵横填字谜、游戏或问题的）提示词语

参考例句：

• The police think the videotape may hold some vital clues to the identity of the killer. 警方认为那盘录像带可能录有能确认凶手身份的一些重要线索。
• contextual clues to the meaning 上下文提供的理解其含义的线索

4 wraps   

n.[通常为复数]外衣( wrap的名词复数 )；（拍摄电影时）完成拍摄；[电影、电视]拍摄（或录音）完成；毯子v.包( wrap的第三人称单数 )；覆盖；用…包裹（或包扎、覆盖等）；卷起

参考例句：

• Tom wraps a book in a newspaper. 汤姆把书包在报纸里。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The car is being returned by truck, under wraps. 汽车正在秘密地用卡车运回。 来自辞典例句

5 phrases   

n.短语( phrase的名词复数 )；成语；说法；乐句

参考例句：

• Sports commentators repeat the same phrases ad nauseam. 体育解说员翻来覆去说着同样的词语，真叫人腻烦。
• Television sports commentators repeat the same phrases ad nauseam. 电视体育解说员说来说去就是那么几句话，令人厌烦。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

7 margins   

边( margin的名词复数 )； 利润； 页边空白； 差数

参考例句：

• They have always had to make do with relatively small profit margins. 他们不得不经常设法应付较少的利润额。
• To create more space between the navigation items, add left and right margins to the links. 在每个项目间留更多的空隙，加左或者右的margins来定义链接。

8 pristine   

adj.原来的，古时的，原始的，纯净的，无垢的

参考例句：

• He wiped his fingers on his pristine handkerchief.他用他那块洁净的手帕擦手指。
• He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.他本不想去玷污那清白的过去。

9 slap   

n.掴，侮辱，拍击声；vt.拍击，侮辱，惩罚，申斥；adv.正面地，直接地，突然地

参考例句：

• He sent the horse forward with a slap on its rump.他拍了一下马尾，马便向前跑去。
• He gave her a slap on the cheek.他打了她一耳光。

10 provided   

conj.假如，若是；adj.预备好的，由...供给的

参考例句：

• Provided it's fine we will have a pleasant holiday.如果天气良好，我们的假日将过得非常愉快。
• I will come provided that it's not raining tomorrow.如果明天不下雨，我就来。

11 bullets   

n.弹药；军火

参考例句：

• The bodies of the hostages were found riddled with bullets. 在人质的尸体上发现了很多弹孔。
• The bullets and cannon-balls were flying in all directions. 子弹和炮弹到处乱飞。

12 posture   

n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势

参考例句：

• The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
• He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。