託福閱讀時，我們可以根據段落中出現的一些訊號詞(Signal Words)來判斷句子與句子之間的關係，掌握段落髮展線索，來調整閱讀速度，提高閱讀質量。下面本站小編為大家搜尋整理的托福考試閱讀的解題技巧，供大家參考學習，預祝考生備考成功!想了解更多相關資訊請持續關注我們應屆畢業生培訓網!
1.顯示相同資訊的訊號詞：
There has been an upsurge of interest in chamber music. Likewise opera is receiving a boost from increased record sales.“likewise”這一訊號詞顯示了前面所提到的idea後面還要再一次出現。因此，閱讀時見到這樣的訊號詞無須放慢閱讀速度。這樣的訊號詞還包括：and, furthermore, more, than, that, also, likewise, moreover, in addition, what is more, for instance, for example
2.顯示思路轉折的訊號詞：
I’d like to go but I’m too busy.
“but”前後是完全不同的資訊描述，它向讀者顯示了作者的思路在這裡有了轉折。閱讀時，碰到這樣的訊號詞我們需放慢閱讀速度，以準確獲取作者真正想要說明的意思。這類訊號詞還有：
although, however, on the contrary, but, in spite of, otherwise, despite, nevertheless, yet
3.顯示因果關係的訊號詞：
As a result of the pilots’ strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.
All flights have had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ strike.
所有航班被取消的原因是因為飛行員們的罷工;飛行員們的罷工導致了所有的.航班不得不被取消。顯示因果關係的訊號詞還有：for, thus, because, for this reason, so, therefore, as, since, consequently
4.顯示順序的訊號詞：
Internet speeds communication between companies, among co-workers through video-conferences, and among other individuals. First, media companies use the Internet for online news, or to broadcast audio and video, including live radio and television programs, while individuals use the Internet for communication, entertainment, finding information, buying and selling goods and services. Second,the notion of distance disappears thanks to the Internet. People also enjoy instant messaging to exchange text messages or pictures in real time, with real-time video and sound. Finally, scientists and scholars use the Internet to perform research, distribute lecture notes or course materials to students, they communicate with colleagues, and can also publish papers and articles.
抓住了這樣的訊號詞就把握住了作者敘述的順序，也就分清了相對獨立的論據。這樣的訊號詞包括：
first, second, third, and so on, then, after, before, next, last, afterward, finally
5.表示結論/總結的訊號詞：
In conclusion, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed myself today.
片語“in conclusion”前面所提到的一些資訊將在這裡被歸納總結。讀到帶有這樣的訊號詞或短語的句子時，應格外留心注意，它們往往會向我們提示相關段落的核心資訊。表示結論或總結的訊號詞和短語還有：
as a result, finally, therefore, accordingly, in short, thus, consequently, in conclusion, so, in brief, in a word
新託福口語考試中的閱讀材料是一個百十來字的段落，閱讀時我們不應把每個句子都孤立開來，而是要把所有的句子連成一個整體，通過準確把握句子與句子之間的邏輯關係來挖掘託福閱讀段的主題。