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1–4冊,1–3冊每冊100篇、第4冊90篇文章及閱讀測驗,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,如文學、藝術、史地、人物、科技、生物、政治等皆涵蓋其中。
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。
Book 1
- 撰寫字彙
高中7000字1–4級
英檢初中級字表
- 文章長度 280–300字
Book 2
- 撰寫字彙
高中7000字1–5級
英檢中級、部分中高級字表
- 文章長度 300–350字
Book 3
- 撰寫字彙
高中7000字1–6級
英檢中高級字表
- 文章長度 350–370字
Book 4
- 撰寫字彙
高中7000字1–6級
英檢中高級字表、進階字彙
- 文章長度400字
2.範文選材豐富
文章內容豐富,包含文學、藝術、歷史、地理、政治、科技、文化、健康等多種領域,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。
3.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):包含明辨主題(Subject Matter)、歸納要旨(Main Idea)、找出支持性細節(Supporting Details)、情節排序(Sequencing)、理解因果關係(Cause and Effect)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 Materials)、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。
程度分級
CEFR B1-B2/TOEIC 550-785/GEPT中級-中高級
Success With Reading is a four-volume series of exercise books designed to develop reading competence and improve reading skills. Each book contains 100 articles on various topics and multiple comprehension questions to test readers' ability to recall and understand what they read in the articles.
Each book is divided into four units, which concentrate on different reading strategies, including Reading Skills, Word Study, Study Strategies, and Final Reviews. As readers use this book, they equip themselves with not only reading capability but also knowledge about a wide variety of subjects that include arts & literature, animals, history, science, and sports.
Key Features
1. Different Levels of Learning
Levels of learning material are designed to suit readers of different levels of English ability. Readers can select books for their appropriate level to make reading more engaging and effective.
2. A Wide Variety of Reading Topics
The subject-rich articles in this book bring reading passages to life, focusing on the world's hottest issues and attractive topics. Subjects from across different fields—including topics from arts & literature, history, culture, sports, and science—enrich readers' knowledge while strengthening reading skills. Many forms of colorful graphics throughout the book also help enhance readers' learning experience.
3. A Wide Range of Reading Strategies
Learners will benefit from a wide range of practical strategies with the target to become more strategic and effective readers.
* Reading Skills contain core skills needed for readers to make progress in reading, such as identifying Subject Matter, Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author's Purpose and Tone, and Cause and Effect.
* Word Study highlights skills for building vocabulary and understanding new vocabulary in a text, such as practice with Synonyms, Antonyms, and Words in Context.
* Study Strategies show the application of basic information-seeking skills such as Visual Material and Reference Sources.
* Final Reviews provide bountiful reading material and probing questions that aim to examine how well readers absorb the ideas and information in the book.
4. Focused, Meaningful Practice Tests
This book offers multiple comprehension questions that reinforce word recognition and reading comprehension. Readers can evaluate themselves effectively by using these tests, making this book an excellent resource for use at home or in school and providing the best preparation material for the General Scholastic Ability Test, the Department Required Test, the TOEIC, the TOEFL, and the IELTS.