四大單元全方位的閱讀技巧訓練,有效提升英文閱讀力!本套書分四冊,1–3冊每冊100篇、第4冊90篇文章及閱讀測驗文章及閱讀測驗,以訓練英語閱讀為目的,讓讀者藉由閱讀技巧的訓練,提升閱讀能力、技巧與速度。依學習主題分四大單元,各單元內容針對一學習重點撰寫,包括閱讀技巧(Reading Skills)、字彙學習(Word Study)、學習策略(Study Strategies)、綜合練習(Final Reviews),並配合大量閱讀測驗題。文章主題包羅萬象,囊括各類領域,如文化、藝術、史地、人物、科技、生物、經濟、教育等皆涵蓋其中。
本書特色:
1. 程度分級依程度分級,難度由淺入深,讀者可配合個人英語程度,選擇適合的分冊。
2. 範文選材豐富文章內容豐富,包含文化、藝術、史地、經濟、科技、體育等多種領域,宛如一套生活知識小百科。讀者不但能提升英文閱讀能力,也能在閱讀中吸收知識,增廣見聞。
2. 閱讀單元主題明確全書依照學習主題分為四大單元,各單元內容針對一學習重點撰寫,包括:
. 閱讀技巧(Reading Skills):包含歸納要旨(Main Idea)、找出支持性細節(Supporting Details)、分辨事實與意見(Fact or Opinion)、進行推論(Making Inferences)、瞭解譬喻性語言(Figurative Language)、明辨寫作偏見(Finding Bias)等實用閱讀技巧。每一小節針對各閱讀技巧撰寫,引導讀者聚焦閱讀方向,幫助釐清思考。
. 字彙學習(Word Study):認識同、反義字(Synonyms and Antonyms),學習如何從上下文猜測字義(Words in Context),以增進字彙能力,擴充字彙量。
. 學習策略(Study Strategies):教導如何使用影像圖表(Visual Material)、參考資料(Reference Sources)來幫助理解閱讀。
. 綜合練習(Final Reviews):提供大量豐富有趣的知性文章,和綜合全書學習重點的閱讀測驗,持續練習,累積閱讀技巧,增進閱讀能力。
4. 大量而充足的練習題根據每單元學習主題,左頁文章,右頁立即練習。精心設計的閱讀練習題型,讓讀者透過實際演練,將閱讀技巧內化為個人能力,藉由持續練習進一步累積技巧。
5. 豐富的彩圖說明每篇文章皆依照閱讀主題,搭配豐富彩圖輔助學習,不僅加深學習印象,也提供相關且更深入的背景知識。
作者簡介:
│Owain Mckimm
Owain Mckimm is a University of Cambridge graduate who has been working in Taiwan since 2009. He has taught English to learners of all ages and levels, and is also a freelance writer. He has written for numerous publications in Taiwan, including travel and culture magazines, English teaching magazines, books, and webzines.
英國劍橋大學(University of Cambridge)英文學系學士,在臺灣工作將近10年。曾任英文老師,同時也是一位自由作家,撰寫過無數出版品,包括旅遊與文化雜誌、英語教學雜誌與書籍、網路雜誌等。目前為專職英語教材作者。
│Connie Sliger
Connie Sliger received her education at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She spent thirteen years at Saint Leo University where she worked one-on-one with students as Coordinator of University Ministry and Adviser to the service organization, The Samaritans. In literary-based programs, she nurtured students' willingness to speak out about social justice, spirituality, global issues, and diversity.
畢業於美國威斯康辛大學(University of Wisconsin)。曾於聖里奧大學(Saint Leo University) 擔任了13年的大學事工召集人(Coordinator of University Ministry)和服務組織「The Samaritans」的指導顧問,與學生進行一對一的教學。在文學基礎課程中,她鼓勵學生主動表達對於精神事物、全球議題、多元性和社會正義的看法。
│Zachary Fillingham
A Canadian by birth, Zachary holds a BA in International Relations from York University in Toronto and an MA in Chinese Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, UK. His guiding principle in life is a passion for learning, and this trait led him to Taiwan where he worked as an English teacher and began writing and editing textbooks for ESL students. Apart from his extensive experience as a freelance writer and translator, Zachary has also worked as the Managing Editor for a politics website and a consultant for one of the world’s largest finance companies.
來自加拿大,多倫多約克大學(York University in Toronto)國際關係學士(BA in International Relations),英國倫敦東方及非洲研究學院(School of Oriental & African Studies)中國文學碩士(MA in Chinese Studies)。人生哲學是「以熱忱之心學習」(a passion for learning)。曾於臺灣任職英文老師,也撰寫英語教科書,經歷包括自由作家、翻譯、政治網站總編輯,及全球知名大型商業公司顧問。
│Richard Luhrs
Born and raised in and around New York City, I graduated from the State University of New York in 1988 with a BA in English composition and philosophy. After brief periods working as a permissions editor at Random House Publishers in New York and a writer and editor at First Tuesday Publications in Riverside, California, I joined the Peace Corps in 1992 and began both my EFL teaching career and life as an expatriate in rural Thailand. Having previously written material for National Taiwan University’s Language Teaching and Testing Program as well as several small scholastic publishing houses, I am glad and excited to be back in the field I first trained for and worked in after all these years.
美國紐約出生,紐約州立大學(State University of New York)英語寫作系與哲學系(BA in English Composition and Philosophy)雙學士。曾於紐約蘭登書屋等知名出版社擔任編輯。1992年加入和平隊(Peace Corps),外派至泰國從事英語教學志願服務。之後二十餘年間曾於日本、南韓、中國、台灣、印尼、沙烏地阿拉伯、緬甸、寮國等地從事英語教學工作。如今以台灣為家,曾替LTTC 財團法人語言訓練測驗中心及各出版社編寫英語教材。
譯者簡介:
│劉嘉珮
2004年跨入英翻中全職筆譯的領域,憑著一股喜愛英文的熱忱以及努力找資料的傻勁,磨練對語言文字轉換的敏銳度,從零開始慢慢累積經驗與口碑,逐漸成為受到客戶青睞與推薦的譯者。翻譯經驗包括歐美系美妝保養大廠、旅遊、時裝精品、3C電子、文化藝術、食品、親子育嬰、醫藥生技等網站、各類文件與影片字幕。
│蘇裕承
高雄人。斯拉夫語文學系畢、新聞研究所。曾接案寫稿、當過社群編輯、翻譯,現任職媒體;工作不時得盯著螢幕,所以把電腦桌布設成毛小孩兩隻。懂俄語、學波蘭文,覺得華語和台語特別有意思。
│蔡裴驊
台大外文系畢,教過英文、當過導遊、開過有機咖啡館,三進三出媒體圈。其實最愛的是翻譯、貓咪、有意思的電影和音樂。賜教信箱:audrey_tsai@hotmail.com
目錄
UNIT 1 Reading Skills 閱讀技巧
1-1 Main Idea 歸納要旨
1. Versification with a Voice 有聲詩的魅力
2. Hungry Little Hounds 飢餓的小小汪星人
3. Salaried Citizenship 領薪公民
4. Feeling Better, Naturally 讓心情自然變好
5. Dos and Don’ts of a Good Night’s Sleep 一夜好眠的教戰守則
1-2 Supporting Details 找出支持性細節
6. The Day a Demon Came Knocking 惡魔來敲門的日子
7. From Graffiato to Hip-Hop 從塗鴉到嘻哈
8. For Richer or Poorer, For Better or Worse 無論貧富甘苦
9. The Sport Where Brains and Brawn Meet 腦力邂逅體力的運動
10. The Emperors’ Domain 帝王的國度
1-3 Making Inferences 進行推論
11. Gazing into the Crystal Ball 一窺水晶球
12. A Fix for Feral Animal? 野化動物的解套辦法?
13. When Shadows Cover Stars 當影子壟罩恆星
14. A Different Kind of Dance 與眾不同的舞種
15. The Twittering of the Sparrows 麻雀般的啾鳴聲
1-4 Clarifying Devices 釐清寫作技巧
16. The European Experiment 歐洲的實驗
17. Frozen Fields 凍結之地
18. Hacking the Human Code 破解人類基因密碼
19. Let’s Get Rich—in Space! 太空發財夢!
20. The Choice is Yours! 選擇操之在己!
1-5 Figurative Language 瞭解譬喻性語言
21. A Globally Unifying Event 凝聚全球力量的事件
22. A Battle over Bricks 磚牆引發的戰役
23. Portrait of a Primitive Painter 人物剖析──追求原始主義的畫家
24. Against Impossible Odds 舉步維艱
25. The New Einstein? 下一個愛因斯坦?
1-6 Author’s Purpose and Tone明瞭作者目的和語氣
26. Our Glorious Nighttime Lights 星夜榮光
27. The Big Hangover 大醉一場
28. Island Purradises 貓癡天堂島
29. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear—or Read 別相信你的所見所聞
30. Thriving with the Slash Effect 斜槓效應帶來的榮景
1-7 Cause and Effect 理解因果關係
31. Ditching the Plastic Habit 擺脫使用塑料的習慣
32. Four Ways to Be Quiet 文靜的四種表現
33. Trouble in the Air—and Under the Ground 惱人的地牛翻身
34. A Man of Passionate Callings 充滿熱忱使命感的人物
35. Super Sensitive Souls 擁有超級敏感的靈魂
1-8 Finding Bias 明辨寫作偏見
36. Nothing but the Best for Mr. Whiskers 寵物至上
37. Salvaged, Served, Savored 搶救剩食、變化菜色、享用盛食
38. Convenience on Every Corner 唾手可得的便利生活
39. Do You Like Me Now? 想要按讚嗎?
40. A Plant-tastic Solution for Global Warming 以植物改善全球暖化的妙計
1-9 Fact or Opinion 分辨事實與意見
41. Japan’s Master of Animation 日本動畫大師
42. One Story for All Time 貫穿古今的故事精神
43. A Revolution in Convenience 革命性的便利商店
44. The Secret of the Stones 巨石的秘密
45. Welcome to the Wood Wide Web 歡迎來到植物界的全球資訊網
1-10 Review Test 實力檢測
46. Is There Anybody Out There? 外星生命存在嗎?
47. Kiss, Kiss, Hello! 親一下,說聲嗨!
48. Food Worth Saving: Preserving the World’s Culinary Heritage
值得拯救的美食:保存世界料理文化遺產
49. The World’s Most Famous Investor 舉世聞名的投資人
50. Declutter Your House, Declutter Your Heart 居家環境與心境的斷捨離
Unit 2 Word Study 字彙學習
2-1 Synonyms (Words With the Same Meaning) 同義字
51. Ireland: A Troubled History 愛爾蘭:動盪不安的歷史
52. Crop Circles: A Worldwide Enigma 麥田圈:遍佈全球的世紀之謎
53. Bruce Lee: From Trailblazer to Legend 李小龍:格鬥先驅的傳奇故事
54. How to Survive a Plane Crash 如何在空難中生還
55. Here Today, Gone the Next 曇花一現
2-2 Antonyms (Words With Opposite Meanings) 反義字
56. Why Do We Forget Things? 我們為何忘事?
57. Is Your Smartphone Destroying the Planet? 你的智慧型手機正在摧毀地球嗎?
58. A Farewell to Fossil Fuels 向化石燃料告別
59. Blinded by Too Much Light 過多光害的夜盲問題
60. Saving Up for the Future 為未來存放
2-3 Words in Context 依上下文猜測字義
61. Five-Star Fibs 五星騙局
62. The Problem with Pork 豬肉的問題
63. Giants of the Steppe 草原上的龐然大物
64. Did We All Come from Africa? 大家都來自非洲嗎?
65. Born Survivors 天生的生存高手
2-4 Review Test 實力檢測
66. Scammers, Scammers Everywhere! 騙子!無處不騙子!
67. Virtually Famous 虛擬名流
68. Becoming a Bookworm 成為書蟲
69. Life Lessons from the Ancient Stage 古代劇場的生命課程
70. Deceptive Digestion 靠不住的消化作用
Unit 3 Study Strategies 學習策略
3-1 Visual Material 影像圖表
71. Bar Graph: A Concerning Road Safety Record 長條圖:令人憂心的道路安全紀錄
72. Line Chart: Asia’s Ticking Time Bomb 折線圖:亞洲即將引爆的定時炸彈
73. Map: Stressing out over Water! 地圖:水資源短缺焦慮
74. Pie Chart: Get Your Priorities Right! 圓餅圖:弄清楚你的優先順序
75. Schedule/Timetable: Try Before You Apply 時程表:申請前先試讀
3-2 Reference Sources 參考資料
76. Table of Contents: Teaching Haute Cuisine to the Masses 目錄:教授大眾高級料理
77. Index: Keep Your Eyes on the Skies 索引:注意看天空
78. Menu: Start Your Day the Right Way 菜單:以正確的方式開始一天
79. Internet: Sharpening Your Search Skills 網路:增強你的搜尋技巧
80. Data Flow Chart: Making Your Living Online 數據流示意圖:如何從社群媒體獲利
Unit 4 Final Review 綜合練習
4-1 Final Review 綜合練習
81. Get in the Cage! 激烈的籠式擂台!
82. A Monument to Flops and Failures 搞砸和失敗的紀念館
83. Stephen King: The Master of Horror 恐怖大師:史蒂芬金
84. The Shining Spoils of War 閃耀的戰利品
85. The Superheroes of the Food World 食品世界的超級英雄
86. The Woman Who Invented Science Fiction 開創科幻小說的女人
87. Cactus: The Ultimate Desert Survivor 仙人掌:沙漠的終極倖存者
88. Isis: The Rise and Fall of a Global Terror Network 伊斯蘭國:全球恐怖網路的興衰
89. Table and Bar Chart: A Shift in Belief 表格與長條圖:改變信仰
90. List: Debit or Credit? 清單:金融卡或信用卡?
UNIT 1 Reading Skills 閱讀技巧
1-1 Main Idea 歸納要旨
1. Versification with a Voice 有聲詩的魅力
2. Hungry Little Hounds 飢餓的小小汪星人
3. Salaried Citizenship 領薪公民
4. Feeling Better, Naturally 讓心情自然變好
5. Dos and Don’ts of a Good Night’s Sleep 一夜好眠的教戰守則
1-2 Supporting Details 找出支持性細節
6. The Day a Demon Came Knocking 惡魔來敲門的日子
7. From Graffiato to Hip-Hop 從塗鴉到嘻哈
8. For Richer or Poorer, For Better or Worse 無論貧富甘苦
9. The Sport Where...