1、主旨题解题方法及练习主旨题的考察方法主要有以下三种1. best title 通常问法:Whats the best title of the passage?The best tile for the passage is_.2. main idea通常问法:Whats the main idea of the passage?The main idea of the passage is _What does the passage mainly talk about?3. structure通常问法:Whats the structure of the passage?Which of
2、the following shows the structure(结构) of the passage?What is the structure of the writing?4. main purpose通常问法:Whats the main purpose of the passage?The writer writes the passage in order to_Main purpose对于main purpose 题来讲，要做对这类题，最重要的方法就是站在出题者的角度思考问题，主要的目的大多与引起话题，衔接下文，给予建议，警告等内容相关。例1: 字数: 272 篇章难度: le
3、vel 8.8The Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at home and only communicate in English. This was because they were now living in an English-speaking country. Now the Vieira children are adults, and they sometimes travel to Spain to vi
4、sit their family and friends. But they cannot communicate with them. Unfortunately, this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own customs and mother language behind. This is a mistake because there are many benefits to knowing more than one language. One advantage of
5、speaking more than one language is that you can communicate directly with more people around the world. You do not have to depend on others to talk for you, so youre more independent. People who know only one language must use others to help them communicate. Furthermore, speaking a second language
6、also allows people to experience other cultures and customs more effectively. Local expressions, vocabulary and even jokes can have a powerful effect on a persons understanding of another culture. So, knowing more than one language increases your knowledge of other cultures. Finally, having more mul
7、ti-language speakers improves relationships between countries. If people from different countries can communicate well, the world can become closer. Countries will then have more respect for each other and better understand each others problems. The benefits of knowing more than one language are cle
8、ar. In fact, there are no disadvantages. It is very sad that many people dont try to learn another language. It is even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language and become silent. 2. The passage begins with the experience of the Vieira family in order to _. A. discuss the need o
9、f for teaching a new languageB. introduce the passages main characters to the readersC. describe the advantages of moving to another countryD. show the problems of speaking only one language【解析】根据题意，第一段提到这段经历的目的是为什么，根据选项，A是为了讨论教新的语言的需求，B介绍主要角色，C描述搬到另一个国家的优势，D是描述只说一种语言的问题。根据第一段this was because they w
10、ere live in an English-speaking country, 所以他们就没有再说Spanish，所以这段经历讲的是只说一种语言的问题，与教性语言无关，所以选D例2: 字数: 273 难度: level 8.7Mobile phones are an important business tool for farmers in rural areas. But they also put a valuable educational tool in their hands. The University of Illinois in the United States has
11、 a project called SAWBOScientific Animations without Borders. It produces educational videos that can be downloaded to cell phones. The goal is to help people in developing countries improve their lives. One video shows farmers how to make a natural insecticide from neem seeds to prevent insect dama
12、ge to crops. The process starts with sorting and drying the neem fruits. Then let the fruit dry in the sun for about three or four days, until they become brown. Using a mortar(碾槌) and stick, the fruits are slightlypoundedto remove the shells from the fruits without breaking the seed inside. The vid
13、eos use computer animation. Some of the animated characters are a little funny looking-like a farmer with a long nose. But the subjects are serious, including a health video on preventing cholera(霍乱). Team member Francisco Seufferheld says the information in the videos is meant to be quickly underst
14、ood. He says, “In two minutes, we can explain a complicated idea. ”The researchers tested the seven-minute video on seven mobile phones. They wanted to see if people would share the video using Bluetooth wireless technology. With Bluetooth, files can be passed to a nearby phone even if neither phone
15、 is connected to the Internet. As a result, in one month, the video had spread to one hundred eighteen people in fifty different villages. “This is just unbelievable effect,” said Francisco Seufferheld. The team has made a few videos so far. These are available in a total of eighty languages, dialec
16、ts and accents. Professor Barry Pittendrigh says there are plans for more videos later this year. 2. The SAWBO program is introduced in order to _. A. raise farmers standard of livingB. do some research on mobile phonesC. develop farmers practical skillsD. help farmers prevent insect damage to corps
17、【解析】根据题意，介绍SAWBO的目的是，可以看第二段提到了这个项目，而在它之前的句子是they also put a valuable educational tool in their hands. 他们也在手里放了有价值的教育工具，所以这个项目是为了帮助在发展中国家的人们提升生活。所以A是提升农民的生活标准，B是做一些关于手机的研究，C是发展农民的实践技能，D是帮助农民阻止昆虫伤害玉米。所以这道题选择的是A例3: 字数: 277 篇章难度: level 6.2Sometimes you meet a common person doing something special. On a
18、recent trip, I met Normand Gallant. Normand is someone you could pass on the street and never notice but he is very special person who is worth paying attention to. Normand lives in the countryside far from the nearest city and the nearest big hospital, so when his wife had cancer several years ago.
19、 Normand had to drive four hours to the place where she could be treated. That meant they needed more money for meals, fuel, hotels and so on, but in the end the cancer took his wife away. Normand was sad because of his wifes passing but he was also very angry because he realized that other people w
20、ere facing the same kinds of difficulties. He decided to do something for them. What he did was to throw parties. He holds a party every three weeks on Saturday evenings at home. Neighbors, friends and relatives come and bring snacks and drinks. They sing and dance. At the party, Normand tells about
21、 a family that is having difficulties in supporting a cancer patient. Then a box is passed around and the money is collected for that family. The people at the party have a good time. The family understands that someone helps them a lot. It seems like such a simple thing but it really works. Normand
22、s impetus(动力) to help other cancer patients was born out of his sadness but, for the people who have received the money it is an act of love. Normands personal action has resulted in an act of kindness that honors the memory of the wife he has lost. Wouldnt it be nice if we had more people in the wo
23、rld like Normand Gallant? Im glad I met Normand Gallant. He makes the world a better place. 4. The main purpose of the passage is to _. A. tell us a story about Normand Gallant. B. teach us to be thankful to the people around. C. encourage more people to help those in troubleD. ask more people to un
24、derstand those who have difficulties【解析】与前两题不同，这道题是整个篇章书写的目的是什么，所以要看文章的主旨内容，通常这样的题目不会单单只是表面的意思，所以看选项A是讲个故事，B是教我们要心存感恩，C选项鼓励人们帮助哪些有需要的人，D是让人们理解那些有困难的人，这是一篇记叙文，最后一段Wouldnt it be nice if we had more people in the world like Normand Gallant,谁是Normand Gallant， 根据文章，可知他帮助了其他人，所以这篇文章的目的是呼吁大家一起来，帮助有需要的人，所以答
25、案C与文意相对符合，所以选C例4: 字数: 316 篇章难度: level 5.4Buying Is Doing?How important is shopping to you? How much time do you spend buying things? And how much time do you spend organizing these things in your home? In the future, how much time will you spend in movie theaters, at amusement parks, at shopping mal
26、ls, or at convenience stores? When you add it all up, you will probably see you spend a lot of your life consuming things. Consuming products is not necessarily bad. However, if we spend too much time doing it, we should look at it carefully. Imagine that you have a week off from school. You dont ha
27、ve to go to class. However, in this week, you cannot spend any money-no shopping, no movies, no eating out. How would you spend your time? What things would bring you happiness? Perhaps you would take a walk with your best friend. Perhaps you would help a child read. Or you might spend time with you
28、r family. When we look back, it is likely that non-consuming experiences like these will be our most important memories, why? Non-consuming activities are active, not passive, They dont come in a package. You make the experience yourself. For example, each person who reads to a child will have a dif
29、ferent experience. The experience changes with the reader, the child, and the book. Similarly, when you have a conversation with a friend, you are actively creating an experience. The conversation that you have with your friend cannot be experienced or recreated by anyone else. However, if you watch
30、 a movie with a friend, you will each have a package experience. It requires no action and little interaction between the two of you. The environment we live in encourages us to have packaged experiences. We feel that we must consume because we believe that buying is doing. However, we can start a p
31、ersonal revolution(变革) against consumerism. How? By consuming less. We can ask ourselves what experiences bring us the greatest satisfaction. Then we can organize our lives so that we have more of those kinds of experiences. 3. What is the writers main purpose in writing this passage?A. To introduce
32、 some ways of enjoying our spare time. B. To encourage people to have more active experiences. C. To explain reasons behind peoples shopping behavior. D. To share his personal experience in consuming products. 【解析】根据题意，本篇文章的主要目的是什么，A选项为了介绍一些享受空闲时光的方法，B选项为了鼓励人们又更多活跃的经历，C选项为了解释原因，D选项为了分享他个人的经验，根据文章最后一
33、段，we can ask ourselves what experience bring us the greatest satisfaction, then we can organize our lives so that we have more of those kinds of experiences. 所以是让人们能有更好的带来满意的体验，所以选B例5: 字数: 320 篇章难度: level 6.1When I was a little girl, every time my dad repaired something, he would ask me to hold the
34、hammer. So we would have time for a conversation with each other. I never saw my dad drinking or going out with people of his age. All he did after work was taking care of his family. As I grew up, I left home for college and since then, my dad had been calling me every Sunday morning. And several y
35、ears later, when I bought a house, my dad painted it by himself for three days in the 30-degree summer heat. All he wanted me to do was to hold the paint brush and talk to him, but I was too busy those days and did not find any time for a conversation with my dad. Four years ago, my dad was visiting
36、 me. He spent many hours putting together a swing set for my daughter. He asked me to bring him a cup of tea and have a talk with him, but I had to prepare for a trip that weekend, so I did not have time for any long conversation that day. One Sunday morning when we had a telephone talk as usual, I
37、noticed that my dad had forgotten some things that we discussed not long ago. But I was in a hurry, so our conversation was short. Few hours later that day came a call. My father was in hospital with an aneurysm(动脉瘤). Immediately I bought a ticket for a flight and on my way I was thinking about all
38、the missed occasions to have a talk with my dad. Bythe time I arrived at the hospital, my father had passed away. Now it was he who did not have time for a conversation with me. I realized how little I know about my dad, his deepest thoughts and dreams. After he left I learned much more about him, a
39、nd even more about myself. All he ever asked me was my time. And I know he has all my attention every single day. 5. The writer wrote the passage in order to _. A. explain why she didnt talk much with her fatherB. show us that she loves her father very muchC. advise us to give our parents more time
40、D. tell us some stories of her father【解析】根据题意，作者写本篇文章的主要目的是什么，A选项是为了解释她为什么不和她爸交流，B选项是为了展示给我们她很爱她的父亲，C是建议我们给父母更多的时间，D是告诉我们一些她父亲的故事，所以根据最后一段，在他离开后，我了解了更多他的事情，甚至更多关于我自己的，他所有问我的是我的时间，我指的他每一天都拥有我的专注。所以说明我对于爸爸的爱，但是目的题并不会简单的诉说，所以看到文章中倒数第二段，但我到医院的时候，父亲已经去世了，现在他也没有时间跟我交流了，而在此之前，父亲是横线跟我交流的，所以再结合最后一段，可知作者后悔之前没
41、有跟父母更多的时间交流，所以选C练习1: 字数: 280 篇章难度: level 3.0Some English words have more than one meaning. These are called multi-meaning words. Multi-meaning words have the same pronunciation with different meanings. For example, lets look at the word “ball”. You could have a “ball” which means you would have a go
42、od time. You could toss a “ball” which means you throw an object. You could be on the “ball” which means you know what is happening. You could go to a “ball” which means a dance. Take the word “can”. You “can” ride a bike which means you are able to ride a bike. You have a “can” of soup which means
43、the soup is in a round-shaped holder. You can do the “can-can” which is a dance from the 1920s. And you might get “canned” if you do a poor job at work, which means you might lose your job. How about “fly”? You can “fly” an airplane or you can hit a “fly” that is on your food in your house. Or, you
44、can “fly by the seat of your pants” which means you dont make a plan before taking an action. And, you know that the “fly” of a zipper is the top part of the zipper. There are hundreds of words that are multi-meaning words. The word “set” has more meanings than any other word in the English language
45、. When you have time, why dont you try to think of all the ways the word “set” is used? If you look at the title of this book Can a Fly, Fly?. . . you know that the answer is “Yes” because you have seen an insect named a “fly” go up in the air and move around through the airwhich is what “fly” means
46、. Can a Fly, Fly? Of course, it can!4. The writer writes the passage in order to _. A. tell a story about learning English wordsB. introduce a book on learning English wordsC. share an experience in learning English wordsD. present different pronunciations of the same word练习2: 字数: 281 篇章难度: level 4.
47、0The word has many beautiful sounds. We can hear the songs of birds and the laugh of people. We can listen to cool music and news reports. And it is all because of our ears! They bring us a world of sounds. But some people cant hear any sound at all. Some are born deaf. Others can hear well in their
48、 childhood, but too many bud sounds hurt their ears later on. Many people in China cant hear common sounds clearly. A large number of them are children. Most of them are born with good hearing but six children out of every 1,000 have hearing problems when they are born. And if a child has hearing pr
49、oblems, he or she usually will also have learning problems at school. A lot of things can cause hearing problems. For example, too much earwax is no good for our hearing, and noise louder than 85 decibels can hurt our ears and make us lose our hearing for a short time or even for ever. Hearing is im
50、portant for all of us. So we should do our best to give our ears special care. Dont forget to do the following: Try to stay away from places with too much noise. If you have to go, wear earplugs. A pair of good earplugs can cut the noise by 30 decibels. When swimming, remember to put earplugs into y
51、our ears to stop water from getting in. Never put anything sharp into your ears if you think you have too much earwax, ask your mum or dad to help you clean it out. Keep these things in mind! Then you wont be saying “What” when you are older. 2. Whats the purpose of the writer in the first paragraph
52、?A. To tell us many beautiful sounds. B. To describe the use of ears. C. To explain the kinds of sounds. D. To show the importance of ears. 练习3: 字数: 292 篇章难度: level 6.0All residents: Rules for living in Sunshine Flats We all want to live comfortably and safely here, so here are a few simple rules wh
53、ich we think all residents should follow. Rubbish Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please do not leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell. Washing There is a washing line for every flat in the garden next to the car park. Please only dry your wa
54、shing on these lines so it does not disturb(干扰) people in the ground floor flats. Cleaning The main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association, so please try to keep them tidy and clean and do not leave furniture or bags on the stairs or in the hallways. Lights The main lights are on a timer
55、 and they stay on for five minutes when you press them. Please tell the Association if any lights are not working. Noise Residents are asked to keep noise to a minimum. Loud music, etc. can disturb other people and the Association will get in touch with you if you make too much noise. Safety Make su
56、re the main outside door is always locked and do not let anyone in to the main building unless you know who they are. Sometimes people try to get in to the main stairs and then break into flats, so do not let people in unless they are coming to see you. Parking Each flat has one car parking space. T
57、hese are numbered and are at the back of the building. Do not use another residents space. If you have more than one car you will have to park it on the road. Do not park where you are blocking entrances. Problems If you have any problems or questions, please call the Association at 0800 096 9000. S
58、unshine Housing Association1. Whats the purpose of the text?A. To list the services offered by the Association. B. To make an advertisement for the flats. C. To ask the residents to follow the rules. D. To warn people against possible dangers. 练习4: 字数: 292 篇章难度: level 6.9Dear Alfred,I want to tell y
59、ou how important your help is to my life. Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150+ at 17, Im anything but stupid. The fact was that I was found to have ADHD(注意力缺陷多动障碍). Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour at a time. However,
60、when something did interest me, I could become absorbed. In high school, I became curious about the computer, and built my first website. Moreover, I completed the senior course of Computer Basics, plus five relevant pre-college courses. While I was exploring my curiosity, my disease got worse. I wa
61、nted to go to college after high school, but couldnt. So, I was killing my time at home until June 2012 when I discovered the online computer courses of your training center. Since then, I have taken courses like Data Science and Advanced Mathematics. Currently, Im learning your Probability course.
62、I have hundreds of printer paper, covered in self-written notes from your video. This has given me a purpose. Last year, I spent all my time looking for a job where, without dealing with the public, I could work alone, but still have a team to talk to. Luckily, I discovered the job-Data Analyst this
63、 month and have been going full steam ahead. I want to prove that I can teach myself a respectful profession, without going to college, and be just as good as, if not better than, my competitors. Thank you. Youve given me hope that I can follow my heart. For the first time, I feel good about myself
64、because Im doing something, not because someone told me I was doing good. I feel whole. This is why youre saving my life. Yours,Tanis3. Tanis wrote this letter in order to _. A. explain why she was interested in the computerB. share the ideas she had for her professionC. show how thankful she was to
65、 the centerD. describe the courses she had taken so far练习5: 字数: 305 篇章难度: level 7.3Getting around Vancouver(温哥华) is quick and convenient. Downtown is home to many nice hotels. If youre rich, you can enjoy Vancouvers best hotels that are all within a few blocks from each other. There are also plenty
66、of budget-friendly hotels that are comfortable and convenient and you only need to pay a few dollars.There are many foreign restaurants in this city. You can actually take a tour of the world by visiting one restaurant at a time. Restaurants in Vancouver can fill up very quickly on weekends. To avoi
67、d a long wait, book a table before you go there if you can.Vancouver has plenty to see and to do. People who love outdoor activities will enjoy the attractions on the North Shore. There are small quiet paths for hiking in summer and slopes(斜坡) for skiing in winter. Vancouvers Seawall is a local favo
68、rite for a relaxing bike ride or a morning run. Pack yourself a picnic and eat on one of Vancouvers beaches. Sunsets from English Bay are amazing, dont miss them during the summer months.Granting Streets entertainment district is where youll find a large number of nightclubs in the city. Gastown and
69、 Yaletown are some of the neighborhoods where you can dance. The latter two neighborhoods are local favorites for those looking to enjoy a great cocktail(鸡尾酒).Remember that taxis can be difficult to get when all the clubs close.Robson Street is where you will find anything from a new pair of shoes,
70、a fashionable new dress and sunglasses to handmade chocolates. The Pacific Centre shopping mall is perfect for those rainy days and has two wonderful department stores where you can find both expensive and cheap goods. South Granville, Gastown, Main Street and Kitsilano are also lovely neighborhoods
71、 to explore. There youll find a large number of boutique stores(精品店).4. By writing the last paragraph, the author wants to tell us _.A. what to buy in VancouverB. where to shop in VancouverC. where to visit in VancouverD. how to choose goods in Vancouver练习6: 字数: 306 篇章难度: level 6.9Have you ever been
72、 in a conflict(冲突)? Do you know how to solve it? Conflict resolution is a peaceful way of trying to solve a conflict. Both sides in the conflict explain what they think happened to cause it. The person who listen to both sides is called the mediator(调解人). After both sides tell what they think happen
73、ed to cause the conflict, they discuss ways to solve it. They try to come up with a “resolution” that both sides agree to. They cannot be angry during the communication. Everyone should use good listening and attending skills while talking. If voices get too loud or it appears that someone is angry,
74、 the mediator will speak up and have them treat each other with respect. After different suggestions are shared in how to mediate the conflict, it is time for discussing the best solution. Here is an example of how conflict resolution works step by step in a school playground setting: Someone says a
75、 student pushed him on the football field. The person who was accused as the “pusher” says it was actually an accident. The person who was pushed gets the mediator. The mediator takes the two persons to a quieter place, away from others to talk. The mediator calms them down and lets them know he und
76、erstands their feelings. Each person describes what happened. The mediator repeats what he heard, so it is clear to everyone. The mediator asks for ideas to solve the problem. The two persons offer their own solutions. The two persons have a discussion and come to an agreement. The mediator makes su
77、re the persons follow the solution. The mediator offers praise for solving the problem. Conflict resolution can be used in many environments. It encourages people to tell what really happened, to share their feelings, and to work together peacefully to solve the problem. It offers people workable st
78、eps to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator. 4. The writer gives the example in the passage in order to _. A. show how a mediator works in a football matchB. help us know the importance of a mediator in daily lifeC. show how conflict resolution is used in different environmentsD. help us clearly understand the workable steps in conflict resolution【参考答案】练习1-5. BDCCB练习6. D
