1. Understand the main idea and viewpoint of the article: When reading the article, you need to be clear about the author's central idea and viewpoint and understand the theme and position that the author wants to express in the article.

2. Analyze the structure and logic of the article: The structure and logic of the article are very important for understanding the author's views and arguments, and it is necessary to analyze the paragraph structure, argument methods and effectiveness of the argument.

3. Master the vocabulary and grammar of the article: The vocabulary and grammar in the article are also very important for understanding the meaning of the article and the expression of the author. Pay attention to the usage of vocabulary and the correctness of grammar.

4. Evaluate the merits of the article: On the basis of understanding the article, you can evaluate the merits of the article, including whether the author's views are reasonable, whether the arguments are sufficient, and whether the language expression is appropriate.