Synthesize complementary ideas from both passages into a supported statement.
Combine the two passages only as far as the texts together support, and keep the conclusion appropriately cautious.
核心知识
When two texts cover different pieces of the same puzzle, connect their claims into a logical chain — but don't go beyond what both texts together actually support.
深入理解
Synthesis questions give you two texts that aren't in conflict — instead, each provides part of a larger picture. Your job is to combine them into a conclusion that neither text states on its own but that both together support.
Think of it like a logical chain: if Text 1 says A leads to B, and Text 2 says B leads to C, then together they support the idea that A may lead to C. The combined claim should feel like a natural bridge, not a leap.
The biggest pitfall is choosing an answer that's too strong. Words like "guarantees," "always," or "proves" almost never match what two short passages can support. Look for answers with appropriate hedging — "may contribute to," "suggests that," "is associated with."
示例解析
Text 1:
Children raised in bilingual households develop stronger executive function skills — the mental processes that help with planning, focusing attention, and switching between tasks. Brain imaging studies show greater activity in the prefrontal cortex of bilingual children compared to monolingual peers during task-switching exercises.
Text 2:
Executive function skills developed in early childhood predict academic achievement well into adolescence. Students with strong task-switching and attention control abilities consistently outperform peers on standardized tests, even after controlling for socioeconomic background.
Which statement is best supported by combining the information in both texts?
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