如何掌握競爭性考試的語言技能部分

語言技能部分評估考生的語言能力、閱讀理解能力和其他英語語言技能。本部分包含 36 個問題，考生有 28 分鐘的時間完成。

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.

語言技能部分評估考生的語言能力、閱讀理解能力和其他英語語言技能。本部分包含 36 個問題，需在 28 分鐘內完成。測驗的關鍵領域包括段落形成、句子完成、錯誤識別和閱讀理解，重點是詞彙、文法和閱讀理解。

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

考生可以採用各種策略在這場競爭激烈的考試中脫穎而出。以下是掌握語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. 定期練習：持續的練習對於在任何競爭性考試中取得成功至關重要。即使是精通英語的人也必須定期練習才能在語言部分取得高分。俗話說：「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. 分塊學習單字：單字通常成組出現，稱為「單字塊」。透過學習這些詞塊中的單字可以建立強大的詞彙量。一些例子包括：快餐、快餐、大雨、強風、休息、做出決定。透過聽、讀、說、寫不斷接觸英語可以幫助你準確地使用這些詞塊。

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.理解文法概念：熟悉文法不需要記住規則。相反，應專注於在溝通中使用正確的形式。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.

- 主謂一致：單數主詞採單數動詞，而複數主詞則採用複數動詞。例如：他/她吃飯，他們/我們吃飯，我的一位朋友今天要來見我。

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

- 時態的一致性：避免在句子中混合時態。例如：“他說他昨晚吃了一個披薩，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.

- 正確的文章用法：知道何時使用“a”和“an”。以子音開頭的單字前使用“a”，以母音開頭的單字前使用“an”。例如：一盧比硬幣、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.

- 正確的介詞：掌握介詞需要接觸語言。熟悉複合介詞，例如：關於、關於、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.

- 正確的標點符號：正確的標點符號對於準確傳達訊息至關重要。缺少標點符號（例如逗號）可能會改變句子的含義。例如：我們吃飯吧，爺爺 vs 我們吃飯吧爺爺。

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

- 多種句子結構：熟悉不同的句子結構可以增強閱讀段落的理解和錯誤辨識。

- 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.

- 並行結構：理解並行性可以提高清晰度。例如：今天早上約翰和瑪麗帶著他們的孩子來拜訪我們，分享了他們的旅行經歷，並贈送了我們禮物；我們在附近的電影院看了電影，並在我們最喜歡的餐廳享用了晚餐。

(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 資源人員和教育專欄作家。所表達的觀點僅代表他自己。可以透過 rayanal@yahoo.co.uk 聯繫他。）