Understanding vocabulary in context.

Such a topic appears in the reading section, and candidates need to determine the exact meaning of a word in a specific context according to the context of the article. Because the choice of topics usually includes the definition of the word looked up in the dictionary, the traditional method of memorizing the word definition can play a limited role here, which requires us to remember the word in combination with the sentence and understand its different meanings in the sentence.

2. Rhetorically analyze the choice of words.

The topic appears in the reading section, asking candidates to analyze the influence of the specific vocabulary used by the author on the content, tone and style of the article. Sometimes the topic also involves the hidden meaning of words and the association caused by words. This test method not only requires candidates to understand the contextual meaning of words, but also needs to analyze the role of words in the article and readers. Here we need to master different rhetorical devices in the new SAT reading.

3. Use language effectively

The topic appears in the grammar part, and the topic may require candidates to correct redundancy and choose the most concise expression; Or choose the most accurate expression in a specific context; Or choose the most appropriate words according to the style and tone of the article. This test method also pays attention to context, and requires candidates to have certain vocabulary output ability.

4. Pay attention to the English definition of words, especially polysemous words.

When memorizing words mechanically in the preparation process, the Chinese definitions of words are basically memorized. However, in different contexts, the meaning of words will change subtly or significantly, which is often not reflected in Chinese interpretation. Because the new SAT focuses on the contextual meaning of vocabulary, and Chinese definitions often can't reflect the differences of vocabulary meanings in different contexts, it is necessary to understand the commonly used English definitions of academic vocabulary.

5. Learn words in context and do more synonymous substitution?

Besides mastering the common English definitions of academic English words, we should consciously use example sentences to consolidate the memory of words. Try to replace the target words in each context with synonyms when learning example sentences, and develop the habit of inferring the meaning of words by using context on weekdays.

6. Pay attention to vocabulary usage and output words perfectly.

Input words refer to words that can be recognized and understood when reading, and output words refer to words that can be used correctly when writing. In order to use words correctly, besides understanding the basic meaning, we need to master the part of speech, collocation, even emotional color, implied meaning, associative extended meaning and so on.