English     1    （become）the global language in the last few decades. In today's world, being able to speak English is how you stand out and get ahead.

However, learning English as a foreign language     2    （be）very difficult in the absence of a native language environment. We have little chance to live in an English-speaking country. Therefore, we have to rely on     3     we can learn at school. Teachers must make sure that there is     4     adequate amount of input in English     5    （convey）to the students through various mediums. This input must be     6    the highest quality. After all, quality input ensures quality output.

To really get ahead, however, means     7    （put） in extra work outside of the classroom. Experts say that just 15 minutes of extra-curricular study a day can really speed up foreign language learning. However, putting in those extra 15 minutes a day does take dedication. To stay     8    （dedicate）, you need to keep in mind why you are learning English. Quite     9    （simple）, in today's world, English holds the key to a brighter future and a world of     10    （possible）.

【推荐3】What     1    (be) English for? Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules and     2    (learn) lists of words—the     3    (long) the lists, the better. That’s wrong. Many students know hundreds of grammar rules,     4     they can’t speak correctly or     5    (fluent). They are afraid of making mistakes. English is the working language. It is widely     6    (speak) and used in the world. Businessmen and tourists often come to China without being able to speak Chinese. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students talk with them using English. English is also the language of global culture. You can listen to English songs     7     the radio     8     use English to communicate with people around the world Internet the Iternet. With so many people     9    (communicate) in English every day,     10    will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of English.