信号词分为两大类：一个是传统的信号词；另一个就是非传统的信号词。传统的信号词是表顺接和递进，表对比和转折，表相似，表时间先后关系，表排列次序，表因果关系，表举例和说明关系。而非传统的信号词则是常常忽视的细节，但是根据剑桥的出题思路和模式，这就和东方君一起看看它们是什么：

雅思阅读的非传统信号词

一、表达客观结论

例词：indicate that, point out, report that, demonstrate that…，suggest that, find out, conclude that,

考点：But Byers points out that the benefits of increased exercise disappear rapidly after training stops, so any improvement in endurance resulting from juvenile play would be lost by adulthood。

解析：文章中定位人名就比较好找到答案，但是一旦表达客观结论的信号词与人名同时出现时，就是考点出没的地方了。

二、特殊符号

例词： ‘word’, ——, word…

考点：In very significant cases of role change, e.g. from a soldier in the ranks to officer, from bachelor to married man, the change of role has to have a very obvious sign, hence rituals。

解析：文中斜体的部分其实就是考察的考点，这里只要能判断，需要填写的单词是斜体部分，照抄过来就可以轻松拿分。

三、表达主观观点

例词：say, believe, argue that, maintain that, claim…

考点：The UCSF researchers maintain that the simplest and most cost-effective action is to establish smoke-free work places, schools and public places.

解析：这道分类题考察区分a finding和an opinion。表达个人观点(an opinion)带有一定的主观性，所用的信号词显然与客观事实发现(a finding)的有所区别。

大家要掌握每一类信号词对文章段落的结构起的作用和意义，帮助你快速判断文章和题目，找到正确答案。需要反复操练和琢磨，才可以真正实现信号词的作用。