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托福阅读考试的经典题型之一就是修辞目的题rhetoric purpose questions，几乎是每场必考。官方指南中明确提及，“In Rhetorical Purpose questions why the author has presented a particular piece of information in a particular place or manner”。即询问某信息的功能和写作意图、作者为什么使用某信息，目的为何。今天这篇文章带大家了解托福阅读修辞目的题的出题逻辑以及学习相应解题线索。

解题线索一：先看提问模式

目的题的经典的提问模式为：Why does the author mention XXX?

解题线索二：除了XXX可以用来定位外，也可以寻找原文举例线索词。文章中常见的举例线索词汇有：for example,for instance,such as,like等。

如，题目为Why does the author mention Bangladesh and the Netherlands？对应文章“For countries with extensive coastal zones, such as Bangladesh and the Netherlands, managing erosion is not only an environmental issue but also an economic and social one.”就有经典的“such as”。

解题线索三：优先阅读定位词“XXX”所在句

如，上述的题目，阅读本句即可获得答案：“For countries with extensive coastal zones, such as Bangladesh and the Netherlands, managing erosion is not only an environmental issue but also an economic and social one.”

选项如下，大家会选哪个呢？

通过句子的阅读和理解，不难发现答案填的是B，选项中的examples正好和原文的such as 呼应，而beyond environmental ones和原文的but also an economic and social one呈现对应关系。

再如Why does the author mention "patients before surgery"?

Historically, figures like the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle argued for music's ethical influence, positing that different musical modes could either promote virtue or incite vice. Modern research, however, leans toward music's role in emotional regulation rather than moral alteration. Researchers have investigated how music interacts with human psychology beyond mere enjoyment. For instance, studies have shown that listening to slow-tempo classical music can reduce anxiety levels in patients before surgery,demonstrating music's therapeutic potential.

这道题，"patients before surgery"的所在句的“reduce anxiety”即可得出答案C：To provide an example of how music regulates emotions。

解题线索四：如定位词所在句无答案，则往前阅读一句，这也是答案常见位置。

如下面的经典例题：Why does the author mention public baths, fountains, households, and agriculture?

A、To imply that the construction of Roman aqueducts required a lot of effort

B、To indicate that Roman cities needed more water than aqueducts could provide

C、To emphasize the rapid growth and impressive sustainability of Roman cities

D、To explain the usefulness of Roman aqueducts

对应的原文：Aqueducts are among the most impressive engineering feats of ancient civilizations. Aqueducts are structures built to transport water from a distant source to cities and towns. The Romans, in particular, perfected the construction of aqueducts, using gravity to carry water over long distances Roman aqueducts were made of stone, brick, and concrete and included tunnels, bridges, and pipes. The aqueducts were essential to the growth and sustainability of Roman cities. They supplied water for public baths, fountains,households, and agriculture. One famous example is the Pont du Gard in France. Built in the first century A.D., it spans 50 kilometers and features a three-tiered bridge that remains standing today.

利用public baths, fountains, households, and agriculture不难定位到原文句子They supplied water for public baths, fountains,households, and agriculture.，但是这句话已是全部内容了，这个时候建议先往前文阅读而不是往后看。如看了前面一句话The aqueducts were essential to the growth and sustainability of Roman cities. 就会发现答案很明显了，选项D的To explain the usefulness of Roman aqueducts就能够完全对应。

解题线索五：较难的题目，往往需要结合语境，甚至需要看完段落的其他内容。

The structure of a network can determine the flow of information. An individual positioned at the intersection of various groups, known as a bridge, often plays a crucial role in disseminating information. This person can introduce new ideas and perspectives to different parts of the network, thereby influencing opinions and possibly altering behaviors.Another factor is homophily, where individuals are more likely to form connections with others who are similar to themselves in terms of opinions, values, or social status. While homophily can reinforce existing beliefs, it can also create echo chambers, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.The presence of influential individuals, often termed opinion leaders, can amplify or mitigate the effects of network structures by means of their social skills or charisma. Sociologists aim to uncover the nuanced ways social networks shape collective behavior.

Why does the author mention "echo chambers"?

A、To highlight the risks of networks composed of like-minded individuals

B、To introduce the role of opinion leaders in amplifying network structures

C、To elaborate on the role of bridges in altering behaviors

D、To identify one advantage of networks that connect various social classes

本题如只用 "echo chambers"定位原文，则答案句“limiting exposure to diverse perspectives”相对较难理解，同学们会很难获得正确的答案。这个时候需要结合前后文的内容进行整体的阅读理解，才能获得正确选项中的其他信息。定位词前面的Another factor is homophily（同质性）, where individuals are more likely to form connections with others who are similar to themselves in terms of opinions, values, or social status.就和答案中的like-minded individuals是同义替换关系。而文章中的“The presence of influential individuals, often termed opinion leaders, can amplify or mitigate the effects of network structures by means of their social skills or charisma.”能够解释前文的limiting exposure to diverse perspectives，和答案的“To highlight the risks of networks”也能够呼应。

通过前面考场真题的题目分析和学习，大家可以利用这五个步骤去完成托福阅读的修辞目的题，相信一定能够提升做题的正确率！

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