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Nowadays everybody seems to think that they know English. Many people speak it but few speak it
really well. Practice is essential in speaking English well.
Reading is one of the things that will help you to speak English better. Read whenever you can and
whatever you like! Read papers and visit Internet sites that you like in English every day. Gradually, you
will see that the number of known words is increasing and you are able to speak with more skills. Then you will have made the foundations (基础) and a good basis of English. It is not advisable to stop and get
stuck there.
Going to England or an English-speaking country is a good choice, but many people cannot afford it. If you cannot go, reading and speaking with your friends will also help you to practice your English.
However, I think that it is very good to visit some English-speaking country to see and test your
knowledge in everyday life. You will feel the everyday usage of the language in its natural environment.
There your level of English is going to improve even faster. Your ability to speak English is better. Nothing can match the excitement and happiness when a native speaker tells you that your English is very good!
Finally, in order to speak English well, you must be persistent (坚持的) and do it every day. It is like
playing the piano. Pianists play it every day and so should you. Practice, practice! Read, write and improve your language skills and you are on your way when you will be able to speak it with more and more
confidence! Let it be fun and entertaining!
1. According to the text, what may make the author excited?
A. Reading papers and visiting Internet sites.
B. Having a good basis of English.
C. Going to an English-speaking country.
D. A native speaker's praise.
2. What does the author suggest doing about reading?
A. Trying to enlarge your vocabulary.
B. Keeping on reading when you have time.
C. Stopping when you have a good basis of English.
D. Looking up every unknown word when reading.
3. In the author's eyes, the essential way to improve your speaking skill is .
A. practicing
B. going abroad
C. reading
D. writing
4. What does speaking English have common with playing the piano?
A. Both need much practice.
B. Both are fun and entertaining.
C. Both need great confidence.
D. Both need good teachers.
5. Which of the following could be the best title of the text?
A. How to improve your language skills
B. How to speak English well
C. Speaking English
D. Practice, practice!
