Language-learners who say they never or hardly ever use dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.
The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. So they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations (翻译) of English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.
The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000 words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context. Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, or divide it into syllables (音节), they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form, they check these in a dictionary.
小题1:Students who never use dictionary speak well but write poor, because_______
A．They can’t remember words.
B．They may make mistakes.
C．They are not interested in writing.
D．They are afraid of writing.小题2:According to the passage, which of the following is right?
A．Students who never use dictionary can speak well and write well.
B．Whatever new words you meet while reading, just look them up in the dictionary.
C．Small two-language dictionaries are bad for learning English.
D．An English word only has one translation.小题3:When does the writer advise students to use a good dictionary in reading?
A．At the beginning of the reading
B．At the end of the reading
C．During the first reading
D．After the first reading小题4:This passage mainly tells us .
A．that students shouldn’t use small two-language dictionaries
B．what were the defects (缺点) of small two-language dictionaries
C．why students should use large college edition dictionaries
D．what dictionary students should choose and how to use it小题5:Which is not mentioned in this passage?
A．How to make good use of a dictionary.
B．When to use a dictionary.
C．How to improve spoken English.
D．How to practice reading fast.
