聽者在聽音過程中要積極思維、快速反應，特別要注意表示句與句之間關系的信息提示語，并借此發(fā)現(xiàn)句與句之間的邏輯關系，確定重要信息。聽者要想從結構上著指示語預期何時可能開始談論一個話題、何時出現(xiàn)講述的重點以及何時可能轉換話題，請注意以下的信息提示語。
1． 數(shù)字信息及相關事實
【普通數(shù)字、小數(shù)、分數(shù)、百分比、價格、比率、年代、時刻】
The earth’s crust is divided into seven sections.
There are only 24 well qualified male students at the Deep Spring College.
A job interview usually lasts from 30 to 45 minutes.
Middle English extended from about 1100 to about 1475.
“I taught my minority students English and Drama classes in high school for 20 years.
Dry ice was first manufactured in 1925.
Tuition will be on an average of 9 percent higher this year than last.
2． 因果關系提示語（原因為考查點）
【因為，由于, 歸因于（原因在后）】
as…, since…, because…, now that…, considering…, given…, for reason that…,the reason why…is…, because of…, owing to…, on account of…, as a result of…, for the sake of…, due to…, result from…，thanks to…，attribute…to…
【導致，引起, 成為…原因（原因在前）】
…cause…, …lead to…, …bring about…, …contribute to…, …result in…, …account for…, trigger off…, …responsible for…, …to blame for…
【因此，所以（原因在前）】
…and so…, …Therefore…, …Thus…, …Hence…, …As a result…, …That’s why…, …For this reason…, …Accordingly…, …As a consequence…, …Consequently…, so… that…, too…to…
3. 觀點提出及列舉
【觀點論題的提出】
Today, I"m going to discuss/ introduce/ talk about/ explain……
My speech will focus upon/center around/concentrate on……
The subject/topic/propose for today’s lecture/discussion is……
Today, people are increasingly concerned about/aware of the gravity of……
When it comes to……
【話題的另外一個方面或反面】
Another point I want to mention is ……
In addition ..., Besides ..., Apart from ..., Aside from ..., Moreover ..., Furthermore ...,What"s more…
On the contrary ..., However ..., But on the other hand..., Conversely ..., By contrast …, ...whereas ... A totally different picture lies in ...
【列舉話題的各個方面】
First/Firstly... …Second/Secondly... …Third/Thirdly… ... Lastly……
To begin with.….. Next…… Furthermore…... Finally…...
In the first place.….. In the second place…... Moreover…... By the way…...
Above all…... In addition…... Then.….. Afterward…... Last but not least…...
On the one hand… ... On the other hand…...
For one thing…... For another…...
【話題結束的總結語】
In short/brief.……Briefly…...Summing up/To sum up…...Summarizing/To summarize…...To conclude…...In conclusion……As a result…...In general…...Generally speaking…...All in all…...By and large……On the whole…...On this basis…...Given all these aspects…...Everything considered…...Finally, it can be concluded/inferred/deduced that……
4．論說文主題關鍵詞
【名詞】
The point / idea / view / opinion / truth / fact / cause / reason / problem / question / answer / solution / explanation / threat / challenge / dilemma / difficulty / method / gist / propose / object / goal / motive / attitude / reaction / plan / first step / only way / controversy / conflict / dispute / argument / proof / evidence / advice / suggestion / proposal / request / requirement / standard / limitation / decision / intention / effect / result / consequence / duty / responsibility / task / danger / trouble / crisis / barrier / hope / possibility / exception / surprise is ……
【動詞】
point out / advance / suggest / advice / emphasize / comment / explain / require / conclude / insist / maintain / hold it true that / believe / stick to / criticize / refute / prove / try to / attempt to / intend to / plan to / dream of / decide to / resolve to / determine to / object to / support / advocate / approve / agree / disapprove / disagree / prefer / claim / declare / deny / admit / endanger / mean
【形容詞（所有形容詞的級形式）】
important / essential / critical / vital / dangerous / indispensable / necessary / urgent / best / biggest / serious / severe / grave / possible / impossible / likely / unlikely / surprised / unexpected / unusual / disappointed / desperate / special / unique / different / distinctive / direct / difficult / rare
【其它特殊表達方式】
the only / the first / the last / except / with the exception of / especially / but / however / nevertheless / otherwise / unless / only if / so long as / on condition that / actually / as a matter of fact
段落理解題的題目設置規(guī)律
段首句開門見山引出主題或故事發(fā)生環(huán)境，往往設置為考點
因果關系中的原因是必考內容，不管直接或間接提到的原因都會用why來提問
形容詞副詞級形式一旦出現(xiàn)，則此句即成為考點，如：the most important reason is……; their biggest trouble was……; he worked most efficiently when ……
故事題中的一個關鍵動詞，人物所說的一句意味深長的話需要找到同義解釋
說明文中的數(shù)字年代和概念往往需要在選項中重新定位
人物題中的重要年代及相關歷史事件需要重新搭配定位，不做記錄容易混淆
議論文中有時自問自答，問題將成為考題，回答內容即正確選項
議論文中只要出現(xiàn)I think……, I believe it’s true that……, In my opinion……等表達，就會重新問及speaker的觀點態(tài)度; 沒有這些表達則段首句是其觀點
1． 數(shù)字信息及相關事實
【普通數(shù)字、小數(shù)、分數(shù)、百分比、價格、比率、年代、時刻】
The earth’s crust is divided into seven sections.
There are only 24 well qualified male students at the Deep Spring College.
A job interview usually lasts from 30 to 45 minutes.
Middle English extended from about 1100 to about 1475.
“I taught my minority students English and Drama classes in high school for 20 years.
Dry ice was first manufactured in 1925.
Tuition will be on an average of 9 percent higher this year than last.
2． 因果關系提示語（原因為考查點）
【因為，由于, 歸因于（原因在后）】
as…, since…, because…, now that…, considering…, given…, for reason that…,the reason why…is…, because of…, owing to…, on account of…, as a result of…, for the sake of…, due to…, result from…，thanks to…，attribute…to…
【導致，引起, 成為…原因（原因在前）】
…cause…, …lead to…, …bring about…, …contribute to…, …result in…, …account for…, trigger off…, …responsible for…, …to blame for…
【因此，所以（原因在前）】
…and so…, …Therefore…, …Thus…, …Hence…, …As a result…, …That’s why…, …For this reason…, …Accordingly…, …As a consequence…, …Consequently…, so… that…, too…to…
3. 觀點提出及列舉
【觀點論題的提出】
Today, I"m going to discuss/ introduce/ talk about/ explain……
My speech will focus upon/center around/concentrate on……
The subject/topic/propose for today’s lecture/discussion is……
Today, people are increasingly concerned about/aware of the gravity of……
When it comes to……
【話題的另外一個方面或反面】
Another point I want to mention is ……
In addition ..., Besides ..., Apart from ..., Aside from ..., Moreover ..., Furthermore ...,What"s more…
On the contrary ..., However ..., But on the other hand..., Conversely ..., By contrast …, ...whereas ... A totally different picture lies in ...
【列舉話題的各個方面】
First/Firstly... …Second/Secondly... …Third/Thirdly… ... Lastly……
To begin with.….. Next…… Furthermore…... Finally…...
In the first place.….. In the second place…... Moreover…... By the way…...
Above all…... In addition…... Then.….. Afterward…... Last but not least…...
On the one hand… ... On the other hand…...
For one thing…... For another…...
【話題結束的總結語】
In short/brief.……Briefly…...Summing up/To sum up…...Summarizing/To summarize…...To conclude…...In conclusion……As a result…...In general…...Generally speaking…...All in all…...By and large……On the whole…...On this basis…...Given all these aspects…...Everything considered…...Finally, it can be concluded/inferred/deduced that……
4．論說文主題關鍵詞
【名詞】
The point / idea / view / opinion / truth / fact / cause / reason / problem / question / answer / solution / explanation / threat / challenge / dilemma / difficulty / method / gist / propose / object / goal / motive / attitude / reaction / plan / first step / only way / controversy / conflict / dispute / argument / proof / evidence / advice / suggestion / proposal / request / requirement / standard / limitation / decision / intention / effect / result / consequence / duty / responsibility / task / danger / trouble / crisis / barrier / hope / possibility / exception / surprise is ……
【動詞】
point out / advance / suggest / advice / emphasize / comment / explain / require / conclude / insist / maintain / hold it true that / believe / stick to / criticize / refute / prove / try to / attempt to / intend to / plan to / dream of / decide to / resolve to / determine to / object to / support / advocate / approve / agree / disapprove / disagree / prefer / claim / declare / deny / admit / endanger / mean
【形容詞（所有形容詞的級形式）】
important / essential / critical / vital / dangerous / indispensable / necessary / urgent / best / biggest / serious / severe / grave / possible / impossible / likely / unlikely / surprised / unexpected / unusual / disappointed / desperate / special / unique / different / distinctive / direct / difficult / rare
【其它特殊表達方式】
the only / the first / the last / except / with the exception of / especially / but / however / nevertheless / otherwise / unless / only if / so long as / on condition that / actually / as a matter of fact
段落理解題的題目設置規(guī)律
段首句開門見山引出主題或故事發(fā)生環(huán)境，往往設置為考點
因果關系中的原因是必考內容，不管直接或間接提到的原因都會用why來提問
形容詞副詞級形式一旦出現(xiàn)，則此句即成為考點，如：the most important reason is……; their biggest trouble was……; he worked most efficiently when ……
故事題中的一個關鍵動詞，人物所說的一句意味深長的話需要找到同義解釋
說明文中的數(shù)字年代和概念往往需要在選項中重新定位
人物題中的重要年代及相關歷史事件需要重新搭配定位，不做記錄容易混淆
議論文中有時自問自答，問題將成為考題，回答內容即正確選項
議論文中只要出現(xiàn)I think……, I believe it’s true that……, In my opinion……等表達，就會重新問及speaker的觀點態(tài)度; 沒有這些表達則段首句是其觀點