I moved here three years ago, and because of my business, I needed to fly both to Taiwan and the United States often. When I travelled alone, I felt lonely because I couldn’t speak English well. I made a decision that I had to learn English and study very hard.
I like to be in Rita Colina’s class at the Chinese Community Centre in Houston. I have many chances to speak and talk to others. Before I came to the class, I always walked away when I met any foreigner. I know that pronunciation, grammar and conversation are very important for me, so I came to this class. It’s completely different now. I try to communicate with Americans in English by myself. It’s really great for a person like me to live here. Now I like to talk to foreigners. I like to go to American supermarkets, Starbuck’s coffee shops and the post office. I can drive anywhere I like to go because I know the road signs. Not only the skill of life becomes more flexible(灵活的), but also I really like to live here.
I learn English in four ways: First of all, I listen to what the teacher teaches in class. Then I keep speaking during the class. Second, I do my homework right away when I get home. I memorize at least five vocabulary words every day. Thirdly, I listen to American radio stations, and I watch the news channels and other American programmes with my family every day. I ask them whatever I don’ t know. Finally, I go to American stores as often as possible, so I will have more chances to learn more new words, and find any chance to talk to Americans in English.
Anyway, the most important thing is not to be afraid to open your mouth. It doesn’t matter even though you speak incorrectly. It’s a good start. I’m very grateful for the teaching and encouragement from Ms Colina. That is the key to the door of learning English for me.
26. The writer flew both to Taiwan and the United States ________.
A.as a teacher | B.on business | C.as a language learner | D.on vacation |
27. The writer felt lonely when she travelled alone because ________.
A.she was not very good at English | B.she couldn’t speak Chinese well |
C.she missed her parents very much | D.she knew nobody on the plane |
28. The writer ________ before coming to Rita Colina’s class.
A.used to talk to foreigners |
B.could drive anywhere she wanted to go |
C.would not like to meet any foreigner |
D.practised English in supermarkets, coffee shops and the post office |
29. The underlined word “grateful” in the last paragraph means “________”.
A.beautiful | B.careful | C.successful | D.thankful |
30. The passage is mainly about ________.
A.how the writer moved to America | B.the writer’s story in learning English |
C.something about Rita Colina’s class | D.Ms Colina’s ways of teaching English |