Critical Reading

Critical reading applies to non- fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement. Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just understanding what an author is saying. 26____Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.

Consider the context of what is written. You may be reading something that was written by an author from目different cultural context than yours. Or.you may be reading something written some time ago in a different time context than yours, 27____

Question assertions made by the author. Don't accept what is written at face value.28____Look for facts. examples, and statistics that provide support, Also look to see i the author has integrated the work of authorities.

Compare what is written with other written work on the subject, Look to see that what is written in consistent with what others have

written about the subject.29____

Analyze assumptions made by the author. Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions. In many cases. the author's assumptions are not directly stated.30____

Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid.

A. This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions.

B. Before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made,

C. Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying: and forming your own opinions about what the author i saying.

D. In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and those represented by the author.

E.If there are, inconsistencies. carefully. evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies.

F.In doing this. be certain that the sources ate credible.

51.假设你是李津,你的美国朋友Chris就读于天津某国际学校。他热爱中国文化,特别是戏曲文化。8月5日下午2:00在新落成的天津大剧院将上演越剧《梁山伯与祝英台》。请你根据以下提示,用英语给Chris写一封电子邮件,邀请他一起观看演出。

1.提出邀请并简述原因

2.提出观剧后活动建议(如参观附近的博物馆或美术馆等);

2.请求对方回复。

注意:(1)请使用规范英语,词数不少于100;

(2)可适当加人细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯;

(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计人总词数。

参考词汇:越剧Shaoxing Opera,《梁山伯与祝英台》Butter fly Lovers ,

天津大剧院Tianjin Grand Theater

 

Dear Chris,

I have good news to tell you.                                          

                                                                                             

                                                                                             

                                                                                             

Yours

Li jin

According to the passage . American education meets the needs of all the following EXCEPT

• A、the brightest students

• B、the slow students

• C、the students from foreign countries

• D、the immigrants