Unit 5　The power of nature 推理判斷題之預(yù)測文章后續(xù)內(nèi)容題(閱讀理解) 方法指導(dǎo) 這類題要求考生預(yù)測作者接著要講什么內(nèi)容。提問方式有: (1)In the next part, the author will most probably discuss 　　　. (2)What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows? (3)What will the author most probably discuss in the paragraph that follows? 做這類題時應(yīng)把握作者的寫作思路,如文章可能按事件發(fā)展的經(jīng)過描寫,也可能按因果關(guān)系、對比關(guān)系來敘述,從而做出比較科學(xué)的、合情合理的預(yù)測。 此外,要把握文章主旨,分析框架結(jié)構(gòu),注意最后一段的內(nèi)容,特別留意最后幾句話。 典例引領(lǐng) (2015湖北,E) Science has a lot of uses.It can uncover laws of nature,cure diseases,make bombs,and help bridges to stand up.Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation(誘惑)to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful.David Brooks,author of The Social Animal:The Hidden Sources of Love,Character,and Achievement,appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation. Brooks gained fame for several books.His latest book The Social Animal,however,is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books.It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics.The book focuses on big questions:What has science revealed about human nature?What are the sources of character?And why are some people happy and successful while others aren’t? To answer these questions,Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines(學(xué)科).Considering this,you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts.But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常規(guī)的),and perhaps unfortunate,way.Instead of introducing scientific theories,he tells a story,within which he tries to make his points,perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica,the hero and heroine in his story,live through childhood,we hear about the science of child development,and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction.Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters. On the whole,Brooks’s story is acceptable if uninspired.As one would expect,his writing is mostly clear and,to be fair,some chapters stand out above the rest.I enjoyed,for instance,the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own.While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters,the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere.These problems partly involve Brooks’s attempt to translate his tale into science. 1.The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to　　　.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 A.illustrate where science can be applied B.demonstrate the value of Brooks’s new book C.remind the reader of the importance of science D.explain why many writers use science in their works 2.According to the author,which of the following could be a strength of the book? A.Its strong basis. B.Its convincing points. C.Its clear writing. D.Its memorable characters. 3.What is the author’s general attitude towards the book? A.Contradictory. B.Supportive. C.Cautious. D.Critical. 4.What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph? A.Problems with the book. B.Brooks’s life experiences. C.Death of the characters. D.Brooks’s translation skills. 方法運用 [語篇解讀]　本文為議論文,題材為社會科學(xué)類。科學(xué)的用處很多,這吸引了很多人用科學(xué)去解釋問題,但實際上有些問題是無法用科學(xué)解釋的。Brooks在他最近的一本書中就用科學(xué)來解釋了一個本不屬于科學(xué)范疇的故事。 1.D　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段中“Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation(誘惑)to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful.”可以得知,科學(xué)用處巨大,所以吸引人們用科學(xué)去解釋一些問題。Brooks和眾多作家一樣,也沒能經(jīng)得起科學(xué)的誘惑。因而作者在文章開頭提到科學(xué)的作用,就是為了說明眾多作家在作品中引入科學(xué)的原因。 2.C　推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段第二句“As one would expect,his writing is mostly clear and,to be fair,some chapters stand out above the rest.”可以看出,這本書的優(yōu)點是通俗易懂,有些章節(jié)異常出色。 3.D　觀點態(tài)度題。概括全文可知,Brooks在自己書中極力用科學(xué)去解釋本不屬于科學(xué)范疇的問題,這對問題解決是沒有什么幫助的,因此作者對這本書是持批評態(tài)度的。 4.A　推理判斷題。文章末尾指出,這本書中存在很多嚴(yán)重的問題,有些問題是Brooks企圖用科學(xué)去解釋他所寫的故事。由此可推斷出,接下來文章可能要講到這本書中存在的一些問題,A項符合文章內(nèi)容。