1 . In order to know a foreign language entirely，four things are necessary. Firstly, we must hear it spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves correctly, with confidence and without hesitation(踌躇). Thirdly, we must be able to read the language， and fourthly, we must know how to arrange(整理; 分类) sentences in paragraphs，so as to write a good composition.

There is no easy way to succeed in language learning. A good memory is a great help, but it is not enough simply to learn rules by heart from a grammar book. It is no use learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings. We must learn words not by themselves, but in sentences. We must learn by using the language. “Learn through use” is a good piece of advice for those who are studying a new language. Practice is very important. We must practice speaking and writing the language whenever we can.

1. The first step in learning a language is .

A．listening

B．speaking

C．writing

D．reading

2. The writer advises us to      .

A．use a dictionary

B．read more

C．speak more

D．speak and write more

3. Words should be learned in a       .

A．dictionary

B．textbook

C．sentence

D．good grammar book