如何掌握竞争性考试的语言技能部分

语言技能部分评估考生的语言能力、阅读理解能力和其他英语语言技能。本部分包含 36 个问题，考生有 28 分钟的时间完成。

The Language Skills section evaluates candidates' verbal abilities, reading comprehension, and other English language skills. This section consists of 36 questions to be completed within 28 minutes. Key areas tested include paragraph formation, sentence completion, error identification, and reading comprehension, with an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension.

语言技能部分评估考生的语言能力、阅读理解能力和其他英语语言技能。本部分包含 36 个问题，需在 28 分钟内完成。测试的关键领域包括段落形成、句子完成、错误识别和阅读理解，重点是词汇、语法和阅读理解。

Candidates can employ various strategies to excel in this highly competitive exam. Here are some effective tips for mastering the Language Skills section:

考生可以采用各种策略在这场竞争激烈的考试中脱颖而出。以下是掌握语言技能部分的一些有效技巧：

1. Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is paramount for success in any competitive exam. Even those proficient in English must practice regularly to achieve high scores in the language section. As the saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.”

1. 定期练习：持续的练习对于在任何竞争性考试中取得成功至关重要。即使是精通英语的人也必须定期练习才能在语言部分取得高分。俗话说：“熟能生巧”。

2. Learn Words in Chunks: Words often appear together in groups, known as ‘word chunks.’ A strong vocabulary is built by learning words in these chunks. Some examples include: fast food, quick lunch, heavy rain, strong wind, take a rest, and make a decision. Constant exposure to English through listening, reading, speaking, and writing helps you use these chunks accurately.

2. 分块学习单词：单词通常成组出现，称为“单词块”。通过学习这些词块中的单词可以建立强大的词汇量。一些例子包括：快餐、快餐、大雨、强风、休息、做出决定。通过听、读、说、写不断接触英语可以帮助你准确地使用这些词块。

3. Understand Grammar Concepts: Familiarity with grammar does not require memorising rules. Instead, focus on using correct forms in communication. Here are some essential concepts:

3.理解语法概念：熟悉语法不需要记住规则。相反，应专注于在沟通中使用正确的形式。以下是一些基本概念：

- Subject-Verb Agreement: A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb. For example: He/She eats, They/We eat, One of my friends is coming to meet me today.

- 主谓一致：单数主语采用单数动词，而复数主语采用复数动词。例如：他/她吃饭，他们/我们吃饭，我的一位朋友今天要来见我。

- Consistency with Tenses: Avoid mixing tenses within sentences. For example: "He said he ate a pizza last night and it was tasty."

- 时态的一致性：避免在句子中混合时态。例如：“他说他昨晚吃了一个披萨，很好吃。”

- Correct Article Usage: Know when to use ‘a’ and ‘an.’ Use 'a' before words starting with a consonant sound and 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound. For example: a one-rupee coin, an MP.

- 正确的文章用法：知道何时使用“a”和“an”。以辅音开头的单词前使用“a”，以元音开头的单词前使用“an”。例如：一卢比硬币、MP。

- Correct Prepositions: Mastering prepositions comes with exposure to the language. Familiarise yourself with compound prepositions such as: in relation to, with regard to, and in addition to.

- 正确的介词：掌握介词需要接触语言。熟悉复合介词，例如：关于、关于、以及此外。

- Proper Punctuation: Correct punctuation is crucial for conveying your message accurately. Missing punctuation, like a comma, can change a sentence's meaning. For instance: Let’s eat, Grandpa vs Let’s eat Grandpa.

- 正确的标点符号：正确的标点符号对于准确传达信息至关重要。缺少标点符号（例如逗号）可能会改变句子的含义。例如：我们吃饭吧，爷爷 vs 我们吃饭吧爷爷。

- Variety of Sentence Structures: Familiarity with different sentence structures enhances comprehension and error identification in reading passages.

- 多种句子结构：熟悉不同的句子结构可以增强阅读段落的理解和错误识别。

- Parallel Structures: Understanding parallelism improves clarity. For example: John and Mary, along with their kids, visited us this morning, shared their travel experiences, and presented us with gifts; we watched a movie at a nearby cinema and enjoyed dinner at our favorite restaurant.

- 并行结构：理解并行性可以提高清晰度。例如：今天早上约翰和玛丽带着他们的孩子来拜访我们，分享了他们的旅行经历，并赠送了我们礼物；我们在附近的电影院看了电影，并在我们最喜欢的餐厅享用了晚餐。

(Dr Albert P’Rayan is an ELT resource person and education columnist. Views expressed are his own. He can be reached at rayanal@yahoo.co.uk.)

（Albert P'Rayan 博士是 ELT 资源人员和教育专栏作家。所表达的观点仅代表他自己。可以通过 rayanal@yahoo.co.uk 联系他。）