大学英语之阅读理解解题指导——态度题

此类考题又称观点态度题，主要考查考生对作者的态度、文中人物的态度的理解，题干中常见 the attitude, tone, mood 等字眼。

1. 技巧点拨

(1)作者态度不明显时，可以根据作者在文章中的用词来判断其褒贬性。

(2)结合主旨判断作者的态度。

*注意： a.不要把个人态度转移到作者的观点上;

b.也不要混淆作者的态度和文章中某个人物的态度。

2. 典例示范

As a business owner, it is vital that you understand and use advanced technologies. Technology can help increase business efficiency and even expand operations.Accounting software.This is important, even if you have your own accountant or bookkeeper.Accounting software allows you to see your profits and losses at a glance. It can also help you design andmaintain a budget for your business.Planning software or tools. A calendar system is a must. There are many online planning systems that can be utilized to help you keep your calendar organized. Find a system that meets your business’ needs and be sure to stick with it.Time tracking software. A time tracking device will help you determine what tasks result in a profit and what tasks donot. This will help you determine what tasks can be eliminated, outsourced, or improved. If you’re looking at software that requires a fee, ask for a free trial first to make sure it’s the right software for you.Email management. As a business owner: you probably use several email accounts to manage the various aspects of your company. If you streamline these emails to one account, you’ll be able to stay organized and abreast of your emails.Mobile internet access. Access to the internet on your mobile device will not only make your life easier,it will also help you maintain a positive reputation for your business. For example: if you are able to follow up with a client by email immediately after a meeting, you will be showing that you are accessible, timely and professional.Once you decide which types of technology are right for you and your business, you’ll be on your way to being more organized and efficient than ever.

Q: What’s the author’s attitude towards advanced technology?

A. Positive

B. Negative

C. Critical

D. Neutral

【答案】A。解析：态度题。题干：作者对先进技术的态度是什么?

方法一：借助文章主旨。通读文章可以发现，文章开篇就点明了主题，即了解和使用先进的科技对企业主来说很重要，因为先进的科技可以帮助提高商业效率以及拓展业务;接下来具体讲了一些科技对企业主的好处;最后再次声明，使用先进的科技可以让企业主比以往任何时候都具有组织性以及高效性。由此可知作者对先进的科技是持积极态度的。故答案选 A。其他选项：negative 消极的;critical 批评的;neutral 中立的。

方法二：根据文章用词。通过文章中出现的字眼 vital, help increase business efficiency, expand operations, important, help you determine, help you maintain a positive reputation for your business, more organized and efficient 等可以看出作者对先进的科技抱有一种积极、支持的态度。故答案选 A。

*附：常用四类态度词：

支持类：approval, supportive, positive, optimistic, favorable, admiring

反对类：disapproval, negative, pessimistic, doubtful, suspicious, skeptical

客观类：objective, neutral, impartial, unbiased

冷漠类：indifferent, detached, disinterested(第一时间排除)