1 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Do note that there is one word more than you need.
A. inexact B. conclusions C. waiting D. close E. purpose F. wrongly
G. independently H. techniques I. repeat J. inform K. necessary |
Some people seem to have talents for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master roles of grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others. Now let’s take a 1 look at these successful language learners to see what we can get from them. First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. Instead of 2 for the teacher to explain, they try to find the patterns and the roles for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and reach their own 3 . When they guess 4 they try again. They attempt to learn from their mistakes. Successful language learning is active learning. Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such a chance. They are not afraid to 5 what they hear or to say strange things; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is 6 or incomplete. It is more important for them to think in the language than to know the meaning for every word. Finally, successful language learners are learners with a 7 . They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is 8 for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. What kind of language learners are you? If you are successful, you have probably been learning 9 , actively, and purposefully. On the other hand, if your language learning has been less than successful, you might do well to try some of the 10 outlined above.
