Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news.
Typically, English news is with clear English. Most journalists and newsreaders write and speak in Standard English and express themselves well. Their job is to give facts and summarize events for the public. English news can be easier for ESL(English as a second language) learners to understand.
Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh information!
Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic!
| A．It has clear context and presentation. |
| B．Moreover, English news comes in many different forms. |
| C．This is especially beneficial for those wanting to learn Standard English. |
| D．Let’s look at some useful tips for helping you improve your English with news. |
| E．Even the word “news” comes from the Latin term “nova”, meaning “new things”. |
| F．And English news is worth being included in your study plan for the following reasons. |
| G．Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories relevant to it. |
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【推荐1】Some people learn a second language easily. Others have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write a diary every day. You will get used to writing it in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. Several weeks later, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.
You must be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident in yourself.
1. To feel positive about learning English means _________.| A．if you are patient, you will learn |
| B．if you keep a record, you can improve |
| C．if you believe you can learn, you will learn |
| D．if you make mistakes, you can learn from your mistakes |
| A．understand everything all at once |
| B．practice with your classmates outside class |
| C．write a diary regularly |
| D．feel more confident in yourself |
| A．Diary. | B．Composition. |
| C．Magazine. | D．Newspaper. |
| A．It is very important to learn a second language. |
| B．Some people learn a second language easily while others do not. |
| C．Don’t worry about making mistakes when learning a second language. |
| D．There are some ways to help you learn a second language more easily. |
【推荐2】It is very challenging when it comes to trying to master the English language. However, there are some things you can do to improve your English leaning. The following books are an excellent way for people trying to learn English or get better at it.
Oxford Picture Dictionary
This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually. You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day. There is also a bilingual version for those who want to learn using their own native language.
Word Power Made Easy
This useful dictionary provides one of the best ways to learn over 1,000 of the words which are most commonly used in English. The book has many interesting activities and games, and gives tips on avoiding spelling errors.
NTC Vocabulary Builders
Students who are more advanced in the English language will greatly like NTC Vocabulary Builders. If you want to build your English vocabulary, then this book is a good choice.
English Vocabulary in Use Series
This is one of the best-selling books by Cambridge University Press. The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary. You can choose to learn British English or American English.
Improving your English is one of the best ways to make sure that you will do great in life. It can open many doors for you. For those who are not native English speakers, these books will come in handy. With hard work, anyone can be a master of the English language.
1. What is special about Oxford Picture Dictionary?| A．It is designed for language beginners. |
| B．It offers advice on language learning. |
| C．It provides many pictures to help learn language. |
| D．It gives learners a lot of interesting daily tasks. |
| A．Oxford Picture Dictionary. |
| B．Word Power Made Easy |
| C．NTC Vocabulary Builders. |
| D．English Vocabulary in Use Series. |
| A．They only provide English versions. |
| B．They are all fur beginners. |
| C．They help you to do great in life. |
| D．They help to lean vocabulary. |
【推荐3】When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What‘s the best way to know it?
You may look it up in an English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the part of speech (词性), the Chinese meaning and also how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is in thousands of English words? how to find it in thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged in the alphabetical order(按照字母表的顺序) in a dictionary.
In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with the letter A, B,C,D... That means, if there are two words “general” and “morning”, “general” will be certainly before “morning”. Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth... For example, “before” is before “begin”, “foreigner” is before “forest”, etc.
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you’ll use it as often as possible in your English learning.
1. Almost all the English words are arranged in ________ order in a dictionary.| A．the Casual | B．the alphabetical | C．the pronouncing | D．the geographical |
| A．metal, organ, picture, pistol | B．organ, metal, pistol, picture |
| C．Picture, metal, pistol, organ | D．pistol, picture, organ, metal |
| A．the pronunciation | B．the part of speech |
| C．the Chinese meaning | D．the letter numbers |
| A．to look up in a computer | B．to look up in a dictionary |
| C．to call your teacher of English | D．to ask your classmate |
| A．The Best Way to Sell a Dictionary |
| B．The Dictionary is Your Best Friend |
| C．The Best Way to Look Up a Word in a Dictionary |
| D．An Important Tool for Your English Study |
