四六級大綱在閱讀理解部分都指出：測試學生通過閱讀獲取書面信息的能力
常見表因果的詞語：because, why, the reason, for, so, since, as a result等。
同樣值得注意的是：當why引導一個問句時，考點出處往往是緊接著回答此問題的句子或相鄰的幾個羅列點或相連幾段話的首句。
例：(因果)American tourists, however, shouldn’t expect any relief soon. The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up- slowly, and then all at once. And currencies don’t turn on a dime. So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar, cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England. There, the dollar is still treated with a little respect.
55. What is the author’s advice to Americans?
A. They treat the dollar with a little respect
B. They try to win in the weak-dollar gamble
C. They vacation at home rather than abroad
D. They treasure their marriages all the more.
【答案】C
【解析】面對美元貶值給美國人帶來的民族自尊上的困擾，作者給美國人提出建議：如果想要避免困擾，最好取消去英國的旅行，轉而前往新英格蘭(美國的一個地區(qū))旅行。換句話說，作者建議取消去國外的旅行，轉而在國內旅行。
