VOA慢速英语:Improve Your Writing by Studying Critical Thinking

短语讲解：

1. The importance of critical thinking shows up on standardized tests, such as the SAT with its "Critical Reading" and "Writing and Language" sections.

show up 显而易见; 到场; （使） 看得见
例句：His show off only serves to show up his ignorance.
他的卖弄只不过暴露了他自己的无知。

2. Critical thinking is using the skills or strategies that are most likely to lead to a desired outcome.

lead to 导致; 把…带到; 领到
例句：Economic models often lead to the study of systems of equations.
经济模型经常导致对方程组的研究。

3. Those who care about the future for today’s children understand that the jobs of the future will require the ability to think critically.

care about 关心; 在乎; 关怀
例句：All you care about are your clothes and you jewels.
你们喜欢的只是服装和首饰。

4. And critical thinking is also teachable, and students are able to learn, but it's harder to teach and to learn.

be able to 能够; 能
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。