引言 1
Part One TECHNIQUES 3
1.Technique 1:Previewing before you read 技巧一：预览 3
2.Technique 2:Questioning as you read 技巧二：提问 7
3.Technique 3:Looking for the main theme and the supporting details 技巧三：寻找文章主题及论据 10
4.Technique 4:Drawing conclusions and understanding consequences 技巧四：得出结论及理解结果 13
5.Technique 5:Using word-part clues and using context clues 技巧五：利用词性的提示及上下文的提示 16
6.Technique 6:Deciding the style and tone of the passage 技巧六：决定文章的风格及语调 20
7.The Four levels of Questions 四种不同层次的问题 22
Part Two PRACTICE 27
1.Comprter Club 27
2.Fat 30
3.Some Dinosaurs were Warm-bloodedl 33
4.The Unlucky Woman 37
5.Gorillas 40
6.The Definition of Happiness 44
7.The Art of Walking 47
8.Celery 51
9.Morrnon Comparty 54
10.First-aid for Choking 57
11.Weather and Agriculture 60
12.Asbestos 64
13.What Do TV Broadcasters Need to Hear? 67
14.How Television Influences Children 72
15.Means of Communication 75
Answers 79