一:CAPITAL(大寫(xiě))
不管是BEC初中高級(jí)哪個(gè)級(jí)別的考試,凡是聽(tīng)力和閱讀部分中涉及到填空題的,所填單詞的每個(gè)字母必須且只能使用大寫(xiě),答題卡中的每個(gè)方框內(nèi)只能填寫(xiě)一個(gè)字母或數(shù)字,否則一律不給分。如果有些題目的答案需要填寫(xiě)2-3個(gè)單詞(BEC高級(jí)多可填寫(xiě)三個(gè)單詞),那么不同的單詞之間需空一格(PS:是單詞,不是字母);有連字符“-”的單詞,直接在方框中寫(xiě)“-”即可(通常也可以省略“-”不寫(xiě))。如此簡(jiǎn)單的招數(shù),只要你細(xì)心就可以搶到分,但如果一不小心忘了,那可就得不到分了。
二:CORRECT(改錯(cuò)題)
針對(duì)BEC中高級(jí)的改錯(cuò)題,如果某一行是正確無(wú)誤的,必須且只能填寫(xiě)CORRECT,每個(gè)方框中只能寫(xiě)一個(gè)字母,切不可因?yàn)榭臻g較大而擠在一個(gè)或兩個(gè)空格中,也不可寫(xiě)“√”,否則一律不給分。改錯(cuò)題共有12道題目, 一般情況下,填入CORRECT的題目(即正確無(wú)誤的題目數(shù))通常為2-3個(gè),超過(guò)3個(gè)或正確行數(shù)為0的情況基本是不可能的。因此,在考試過(guò)程中,務(wù)必要把握好這一原則,如果你填了五六個(gè)CORRECT,那么你就要重新檢查一下,肯定判斷填寫(xiě)有誤,需要修改其中的某兩三個(gè),從而有效提高做題的正確率。
三:SEQUENCE(答題順序)
BEC考試的閱讀題型大的不同在于:其題目難度并非按照先易后難的順序分布的,這在BEC中高級(jí)的閱讀考試中體現(xiàn)得尤為突出,比如,閱讀前兩個(gè)部分的難度明顯要高于其它部分。此外,閱讀一直以題量大、時(shí)間緊而著稱(chēng),如果一板一眼按題目順序做題,很容易在前面較難的題目上耗費(fèi)過(guò)多時(shí)間,從而無(wú)法在規(guī)定時(shí)間內(nèi)完成所有題目或者是因?yàn)闀r(shí)間緊迫時(shí)就匆匆蒙后面題的答案,這樣得分率可能就慘不忍睹了。因此,另一搶分關(guān)鍵就是充分利用閱讀考試特點(diǎn),把握先易后難原則,合理安排答題時(shí)間和做題順序,才能**發(fā)揮現(xiàn)有水平并力爭(zhēng)更高的正確率。先安排時(shí)間完成難度較低的題目,后留出大塊時(shí)間攻克難度較高的題目,這對(duì)大家搶分無(wú)疑是大有裨益的。BEC中級(jí)閱讀分為五個(gè)部分,BEC高級(jí)閱讀分為六個(gè)部分。在此推薦的答題順序如下:中級(jí)4-5-3-1-2;高級(jí)4-6-3-5-1-2。當(dāng)然,大家也可根據(jù)自身情況適當(dāng)調(diào)整,找出一套適合自己的、高效的答題順序。該得的分一定要搶到手,實(shí)在是難以得分的地方也不要太糾結(jié)而影響考試心態(tài)了。
四:PARAPHRASE(同義置換)
可以說(shuō)BEC考試的考查核心就是同義置換 (paraphrase),即“換一種方式表達(dá)或說(shuō)明”,指在傳達(dá)同一含義時(shí)為避免重復(fù)而使用不同的語(yǔ)句表達(dá),這也是貫穿整個(gè)BEC考試的考題設(shè)計(jì)原則,適用于BEC考試的各個(gè)題型。切記考查同義置換的能力,不是簡(jiǎn)單的原詞重現(xiàn),考綱中明確闡述了這一關(guān)鍵點(diǎn),解題的重要性不言而喻。
考綱支招:
… recognizing the same information in different styles… The task is designed to go beyond simple word-matching, and students will need to practice paraphrasing.
下面簡(jiǎn)單介紹八種常見(jiàn)的同義置換類(lèi)型,以求幫助大家了解并熟練運(yùn)用這一妙招應(yīng)對(duì)各大題型。
常見(jiàn)的八種同義置換類(lèi)型
類(lèi)型1:同義或近義詞
e.g. give / make / deliver a talk / speech / (an) address / presentation
類(lèi)型2:反義詞或相反概念(轉(zhuǎn)換表達(dá)角度)
e.g. to eliminate glare and remove strain on your eyes
→ to improve eye comfort
類(lèi)型3:替代性語(yǔ)句(指代、替換)
e.g. My employer was acquired by a multinational publisher.
→ It was bought by another company.
類(lèi)型4:轉(zhuǎn)述 restatement(完全重新表達(dá))- 常見(jiàn)、隱蔽、難的方式
e.g. These classes are free and open to all the employees.
→ All the staff are eligible for the classes.
類(lèi)型5:將具體事例擴(kuò)大到更廣的范圍進(jìn)行表達(dá)(具體—寬泛)
e.g. proficiency in the use of word processor and spreadsheet programs
→ ability to use office software well
類(lèi)型6:大概念具體化
e.g. shipping invoice → the list of contents for a shipment
類(lèi)型7:省略修飾語(yǔ)或變換單詞位置
e.g. Preference will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
→ The first to sign up will receive preference.
類(lèi)型8:數(shù)字同義
e.g. annually → every year / yearly / once a year
抓住同義置換這一法寶,意味著找到了解題核心。針對(duì)閱讀和聽(tīng)力,重點(diǎn)關(guān)注并識(shí)別原文和選項(xiàng)之間同義置換的關(guān)系,原詞重現(xiàn)的選項(xiàng)往往是煙霧彈,起到干擾作用,可排除,從而縮小選擇范圍。針對(duì)寫(xiě)作和口試,利用同義置換,換一種方式表達(dá)相同的意思,從而避免重復(fù),也使語(yǔ)句富有變化,奪人眼球,如此一來(lái),搶分當(dāng)然順理成章、小菜一碟的啦!
下面就來(lái)實(shí)戰(zhàn)演練一下真題(句子段落匹配題),看你到底有木有掌握這一絕招——同義置換!
C. Gary Wilmot
In order to beat their rivals in a highly competitive market, Flacks should ensure their products are attractive and build on their relationships with the big stores rather than trying to go it alone and market directly. They should also consider refocusing production by using their UK factory for high-specification products. They could eventually build more production overseas in a cycle of continuous development.
1. Flacks may need to change the function of one of its facilities.
2. Flacks should utilize its current expertise to enter a different market.
3. Flacks may need to consider closing its current production facility.
4. Flacks should develop the connections it has established with leading retailers.
答案是:
C → 4
同義置換:
build on their relationships → develop the connections
big stores → leading retailers
后祝大家考試順利?。?!