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《The Quest for Knowledge in Language Learning》（《措辞学习中的知识探索》）(第8篇-共70篇）
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In the world of language learning, there are many challenges and rewards.
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状语：In the world of language learning；谓语：are；主语：many challenges and rewards
The accent of a new language can be a difficulty, but with practice, it can be improved.
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主语：The accent of a new language；谓语：can be；表语：a difficulty；后句主语：it（指代 The accent of a new language）；谓语：can be improved；状语：with practice
Grammar rules are important to understand the structure of a language.
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主语：Grammar rules；谓语：are；表语：important；状语：to understand the structure of a language
Pronunciation is another aspect that requires attention and practice.
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主语：Pronunciation；谓语：is；表语：another aspect；定语从句：that requires attention and practice
Words are the building blocks of language, and learning their meanings is essential.
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前半句主语：Words；谓语：are；表语：the building blocks of language；后半句主语：learning their meanings；谓语：is；表语：essential
Sentences are formed by combining words according to grammar rules.
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主语：Sentences；谓语：are formed；办法状语：by combining words；状语：according to grammar rules
A good handwriting makes written work more pleasant to read.
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主语：A good handwriting；谓语：makes；宾语：written work；宾语补足语：more pleasant to read
Homework is an important part of learning, helping to reinforce knowledge.
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前半句主语：Homework；谓语：is；表语：an important part of learning；后半句现在分词短语作状语：helping to reinforce knowledge
Exams and tests are used to measure progress and understanding.
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主语：Exams and tests；谓语：are used；目的状语：to measure progress and understanding
The score on an exam reflects one's performance.
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主语：The score on an exam；谓语：reflects；宾语：one's performance
During a discussion or conversation, language is used to exchange ideas.
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状语：During a discussion or conversation；主语：language；谓语：is used；目的状语：to exchange ideas
Dialogue can lead to a better understanding of different points of view.
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主语：Dialogue；谓语：can lead to；宾语：a better understanding of different points of view
Research and review help in expanding knowledge.
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主语：Research and review；谓语：help；状语：in expanding knowledge
Taking notes during a lecture or reading is a useful method.
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动名词短语 Taking notes during a lecture or reading 作主语；谓语：is；表语：a useful method
Underlining important points in a text can aid in comprehension.
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动名词短语 Underlining important points in a text 作主语；谓语：can aid in；宾语：comprehension
A composition is a way to express ideas in written form.
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主语：A composition；谓语：is；表语：a way；定语：to express ideas in written form
The title of a composition gives an indication of its topic.
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主语：The title of a composition；谓语：gives；宾语：an indication；定语：of its topic
A summary condenses the main points of a text.
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主语：A summary；谓语：condenses；宾语：the main points of a text
In language learning, there are units and terms to understand.
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状语：In language learning；谓语：are；主语：units and terms；定语：to understand
When answering a question, it is important to be clear and accurate.
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状语：When answering a question；形式主语：it；谓语：is；表语：important；真正主语：to be clear and accurate
A reply should address the question directly.
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主语：A reply；谓语：should address；宾语：the question
Searching for examples can help in understanding a concept.
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动名词短语 Searching for examples 作主语；谓语：can help；状语：in understanding a concept
Mistakes are a part of learning, and learning from them is crucial.
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前半句主语：Mistakes；谓语：are；表语：a part of learning；后半句主语：learning from them；谓语：is；表语：crucial
Language is a tool for communication, and mastering it takes time and effort.
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前半句主语：Language；谓语：is；表语：a tool for communication；后半句主语：mastering it；谓语：takes；宾语：time and effort
A speech is a formal way of presenting ideas to an audience.
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主语：A speech；谓语：is；表语：a formal way；定语：of presenting ideas to an audience
【重点单词及巧记法】
重点单词速记技巧accent [ˈæksənt] n. 口音；重音【巧记法】 ac(加强)+cent(唱,吟)→唱出的声音→口音；着重唱出→重音answer [ˈænsə(r)] n. 回答；答案；v. 回答；相应【巧记法】 an(=anti对面)+swer(swear说话)→在对面答→回答composition [ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn] n. 作文；作曲【巧记法】 com(共同)+pos(放)+ition(名词后缀)→共同放在一起→组合→作文,作曲也是一种组合conversation [ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn] n. 交谈；发言【巧记法】 converse(交谈；发言)的名词形式,可遐想影象dialogue [ˈdaɪəlɒɡ] n. 对话；对白【巧记法】 dia(对,相对,二者之间)＋logue(说话)→对话difficulty [ˈdɪfɪkəlti] n. 困难；难题【巧记法】 difficult(困难的)的名词形式,可遐想影象discussion [dɪˈskʌʃn] n. 谈论；议论【巧记法】 discuss(谈论；议论)的名词形式,可遐想影象examination [ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n] n. 考试；检讨【巧记法】 examin (e)（检讨）+ation（名词后缀），进行检讨的行为即考试或检讨。example [ɪɡˈzɑːmpl] n. 例子；榜样【巧记法】 ex(出)+ample(大量)→拿出大量中的一个→例子,榜样是好的例子fact [fækt] n. 事实；实际情形【巧记法】 遐想影象：可想到 "事实" 的观点,如 a matter of fact(事实上)。form [fɔːm] n. 形式；表格；v. 形成【巧记法】 来自拉丁语forma(形式,模式)grade [ɡreɪd] n. 年级；等级【巧记法】 grad(级)+e→等级;年级grammar [ˈɡræmə(r)] n. 语法【巧记法】 和 glamour(魅力)比拟记,grammar 是语法,glamour 是魅力。handwriting [ˈhændraɪtɪŋ] n. 字迹；书法【巧记法】 hand(手)+writing(书写),用手写的→字迹,书法也是一种手写的艺术→书法homework [ˈhəʊmwɜːk] n. 家庭作业【巧记法】 home(家)+work(事情),在家做的事情→家庭作业knowledge [ˈnɒlɪdʒ] n. 知识；学问【巧记法】 和 acknowledge(承认)比拟记,knowledge 是知识,acknowledge 是承认。language [ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ] n. 措辞【巧记法】 和 luggage(行李)比拟记,language 是措辞,luggage 是行李。letter [ˈletə(r)] n. 信；字母【巧记法】 letter(笔墨)→笔墨→引申为信meaning [ˈmiːnɪŋ] n. 意义；含义【巧记法】 mean(意思,意味着)+ing(名词缀)→意思;意图method [ˈmeθəd] n. 方法；办法【巧记法】 meta(在后)+hod(路)→跟随,打听,找到,→引申词义方法,方法等mistake [mɪˈsteɪk] n. 缺点；v. 弄错【巧记法】 mis(错)+take(拿)→拿错,做错;弄错note [nəʊt] n. 条记；便条；音符【巧记法】 not(知道)→把知道的记下来→条记point [pɔɪnt] n. 点；要点；v. 指向【巧记法】 遐想影象：可遐想到 "点"、"指向" 等意思。point [pɔɪnt] n. 点；要点；v. 指向【巧记法】 遐想影象：可遐想到 "点"、"指向" 等意思。practice [ˈpræktɪs] n. 练习；实践；v. 练习；实施【巧记法】 遐想影象：两个词意思附近,可遐想到 "练习"、"实践"。progress [ˈprəʊɡres] n. 进步；提高；v. 进步；进行【巧记法】 pro(向前)+gress(走),向前走→进步,提高pronunciation [prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn] n. 发音；读音【巧记法】 pronounce(发音；读音)的名词形式,可遐想影象question [ˈkwestʃən] n. 问题；疑问；v. 讯问【巧记法】 quest(探索；寻求) + ion(名词后缀) → 讯问；问题reply [rɪˈplaɪ] n. 回答；答复；v. 回答；答复【巧记法】 re(回) + ply(折叠) → 回答,答复research [rɪˈsɜːtʃ] n. 研究；调查【巧记法】 re(反复)+search(征采),反复征采→研究,调查review [rɪˈvjuː] n. 复习；回顾；评论【巧记法】 re(再)+view(看),再看→复习,回顾,对事物再看并揭橥见地→评论rule [ruːl] n. 规则；统治；v. 统治；支配【巧记法】 遐想：规则的约束(rule restriction)score [skɔː(r)] n. 得分；分数；v. 得分；刻划【巧记法】 同义比拟影象法:score 常用,mark 更侧重于分数、暗号search [sɜːtʃ] v. 搜索；征采；n. 搜索；征采【巧记法】 同义比拟影象法:search 常用,hunt 更强调探求、追捕sentence [ˈsentəns] n. 句子；讯断【巧记法】 和 sentiment(情绪)比拟记,sentence 是句子,sentiment 是情绪。speech [spiːtʃ] n. 演讲；讲话【巧记法】 可遐想为 speak（说话）的名词形式，说话的正式表达即演讲或讲话。summary [ˈsʌməri] n. 择要；概要【巧记法】 sum(总和)+mary(名词后缀)→总和的内容→择要,概要term [tɜːm] n. 学期；术语【巧记法】 term(界线,期限)→ 学期,术语test [test] n. 测试；试验；v. 测试；试验【巧记法】 同义比拟影象法:test 常用,examination 更正式title [ˈtaɪtl] n. 标题；头衔【巧记法】 和 little(小的)比拟记,title 是标题,little 是小的。topic [ˈtɒpɪk] n. 主题；话题【巧记法】 和 tropic(热带的)比拟记,topic 是话题,tropic 是热带的。underline [ˌʌndəˈlaɪn] v. 在…… 下面划线；强调【巧记法】 under（在…… 下面）+line（线），不才面画线即强调。unit [ˈjuːnɪt] n. 单位；单元【巧记法】 和 unity(统一)比拟记,unit 是单位,unity 是统一。word [wɜːd] n. 单词；话语【巧记法】 和 world(天下)比拟记,word 是单词,world 是天下。
