1. Could you answer my question ________? I can’t hear you.

2. Tim, we’re going to Beijing for a vacation, so please ________ some information online.

3. Our teacher often tells us to ________ our vocabulary by reading more books.

6. She was so ________ with me that she took the time to explain things to me clearly whenever I couldn’t understand anything.

7. You should learn pronunciation of these new words first, and then make ________ with them.

9. All these things are strongly influenced by your DNAs before you were ________!

10. My brother failed the exam. So he asked me to keep this ________ and not to tell our mother.

11. If you are interested in something, your ________ will be more active.

12. In ancient times, there were no books, and people passed on their ________ by telling stories.

13. Remember to ________ your notes on your own or with friends after class.

14. —What’s the ________ of the car at present?

—50 kilometers an hour.

This passage is going to help you to prepare for speaking exams.     15     tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.

Listening to English often will help you improve your     16    . You should speak as much English in class as     17    . If you often speak in class, you will find it easier to speak     18     an exam. You should pay     19     to your speaking speed. Before you speak, think     20     about what to say and speak a little slower than normal. You should use language that is correct. Use words and     21     you have used before. If you don’t understand the question or the activity, ask the examiner（考官）, “Could you     22     that, please?” You should speak aloud so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practice with a（n）    23     at home. Stand at opposite ends of a room and speak to each other in English. Everyone may feel     24     in exams. So, take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.