2)特殊关键词
在常用关键词中,有两种关键词特别值得注意,他们分别是:
形容词的比较级和最高级:这类关键词的特点在于辨析度高,特有语法结构(-er, -est, more, most)使得他们在同意转换之后,还是非常容易辨认。
例5:Cambridge 5 Test 1 Section 4 Question 32
However, women are more prepared to …… about them.
读题:划名词women,划比较级more prepared
录音:A women, having fewer pretensions, is far more willing to learn.
解析:名词women完全匹配;形容词比较级more prepared转换为more willing, 由于有more的存在,使得转换容易辨认,匹配难度降低。
量词结构:量词在语法上类似于形容词,但篇幅比形容词更长;由于篇幅长的信息在听力中相对更容易捕捉,所以为了保持难度,题目中所有紧邻填空前的量词在录音中都会进行转换,因此:填空前量词必转换。
例6:Cambridge 5 Test 1 Section 4 Question 40
When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in ……
读题:划名词stocks and shares,划填空前量词a high proportion of
录音:Many women are unwilling to invest in stocks and shares… It is usually suggested that at least 70% of a person’s saving should be in low-risk investment.
解析:名词stocks and shares完全匹配,帮助定位;
量词a high proportion of转换为篇幅更短的70%, 经过同意转换得到答案:low-risk investment.
3)关键词使用特殊情况
由以上可知,有助于匹配的关键词多处于填空之前,这也是考试的常见情况。但在少数情况下,关键词会处于填空之后,填空之前缺少或者没有关键词:
例7:Cambridge 5 Test 2 Section 4 Question 33
International teams work together.
…… is integrated with technical support.