歸納
歸納是一種由特殊(個別)到一般的概括,從閱讀理解角度說,所謂個別即具體細節(jié),所謂一般即章節(jié)段落的大意或主題,歸納是由特殊細節(jié)推向一般主題的概括過程。我們可以借助詞的上下義關系來領會掌握并運用歸納這一方法。
(1) 句子的歸納
A) Microwave ovens have eliminated many of the inconveniences previously associated with the preparation of meals.
B) Many foods can go directly from the freezer to the microwave oven without being defrosted.
C) Many microwave ovens can be pre-set to cook food while you are away from the kitchen.
D) The microwave oven has greatly reduced the amount of time it takes to cook a meal.
題中四句話都提到微波爐的好處,其中B、C、D 分別從方便、解凍、定時三個不同的方面具體講述微波爐不同于傳統(tǒng)炊具的優(yōu)勢,而A則從整體上覆蓋了上述三句的內(nèi)容,故A是對B、C、D的概括,上述分析、尋找最具概括意義之選項的過程即為歸納過程。推而廣之,我們可用之于段落和短文主題的歸納。