1 . Mastering a new language is a fun and rewarding process. It is the honour to you if you’re in the midst of learning another language! If you’re finding that understanding the language when you hear it spoken is the most difficult part, you’re not alone. Many language learners struggle with this. Luckily, there are many ways to speed up your language comprehension.     1    

Talk to native speakers.

Nothing beats practice for improving language comprehension. Find people whose first language is the one you’re learning and have conversations with them. Ask them to slow down or ask them questions when you don’t understand something.     2    . This helps you recognize the same words spoken with different accents.

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Reading while you listen helps you understand what’s being said. Pick a series or a movie in the language you’re trying to learn and turn on the subtitles in the same language. Read all the subtitles while you listen carefully to the dialogue to help you recognize words better while listening.

Listen to music with lyrics

This helps you understand different phrases and slang words.     4    . Or, download an app that has music in different languages with interactive subtitles.

Listen to things you like and are interested in

    5    . Listen to genres of music you love or watch documentaries on subjects you find really interesting in the language you're learning to stay focused. The levels of dopamine in your brain actually shoot up when you do this and help you absorb info much better.

A．Listen to audio at slower speeds

B．Watch lyric videos of songs online

C．Watch TV shows and movies with subtitles

D．We’ve put together a handy list of some ideas for you

E．Try to listen to different native speakers saying the same thing.

F．The more phrases you know, the more you understand when you listen

G．Language comprehension is higher when you' re interested in the topic

2 . Maybe you have a fairly good command of the English language. Are you looking for a place to practice and improve your English skills?     1    

Get prepared. There is no need to start from the beginning.     2     So, pick out something from your list of things that you need to learn. Take a few minutes to decide why you want to learn this information and make sure that you focus on that particular point while studying. You can also take note of other interesting things, but now, focus on the task at hand!

Find ways to practice. Now that you know what you want to learn, jump over to Google or Yahoo and do a quick search on your chosen topic of interest.     3     These sites will provide you with tools and resources such as audio and video files to practice what you want to learn.

    4     You studied what you wanted to learn and now you need to use it in real-life situations. Use what you just learned on your friends and family. Try to use it at least thirty times to really understand it well and make it a part of you.

Make evaluations. Once you finish a day's work, sit down for a few minutes and evaluate how you did.     5     Are you still weak in certain areas of this topic? If you are very determined to learn English, take note of these things. Start making plans now and start practicing it tomorrow.

Make sure you do these four steps every day and you will see your skills progressing steadily.

A．Put what's learned into use.

B．The following steps are sure to help you.

C．Did you learn everything that is required?

D．Just check up and find out where you are weak.

E．From there, you should be able to find some sites.

F．Why should you use what you learned on your friends?

G．You can find partners online to help you learn English.

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4 . When studying English, it’s best to focus on the big picture. Trying to improve your speaking? Aim for fluency and “standard” pronunciation. Want to get better at writing? Practice vocabulary and grammar.

But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: all the differences there are in how different people speak English. For example, people from the US and the UK speak very differently. If a British friend invited me to eat lunch at his apartment, he might say: “Come over to mine ‘round 12 pm’.”

But if I invited him over, I might say: “Be at my place a little after 12.” “My place” is more commonly used in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK – both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.

Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. For example, imagine that you are talking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use? “You”, you should reply — that’s the correct pronoun whether you’re addressing one person or a group.

But using “you” to address multiple people feels strange in conversation, so speakers find ways around it. The most common choice around the US is to say “you guys”. But working class natives of my hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, say “yinz”: as in, “yinz wanna go to the bar later to watch the game?” In eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, some people say “youse”: as in, “youse are always hanging out in the street”. In the southern US, people say “y’all”: as in, “don’t forget about us, y’all!”

The point is, there’s a lot more to languages than what’s standard and proper. So take a tour around the US, y’all. Yinz will be glad that youse did it.

1. Which aspect of language learning does the author specifically focus on in the article?

A．The reason why we need to practice standard pronunciation.

B．How to learn from native speakers.

C．How to see the big picture when speaking English.

D．The different ways native speakers use the language.

2. The underlined word “addressing” in Paragraph 4 probably means ______.

A．turning to.

B．dealing with.

C．speaking to.

D．sending a letter to.

3. If someone greets you and your family by saying “It’s good seein’ y’all!”, he is likely from ______.

A．the southern US.

B．Pennsylvania.

C．New York.

D．New Jersey.

5 . As an English learner, we sometimes get questions like this: “How can I speak English with more confidence?" That is a great question.     1     Today, we have several pieces of advice to help you.

Every day, the most important person you talk to is yourself. That's to say, your own thoughts matter. If you lack confidence as an English speaker, you may say things like, "English is too hard" "I'm so sorry for my English." What's worse, you are sure to start believing them.     2    

To sound more confident, speak loudly and slowly enough so that people can easily hear you. Many English learners worry that speaking too slow will make them sound inexperienced.     3     So avoid worrying that you are speaking too slow for the people around you.

    4     If you are not confident, you may try to say as little as possible. For example, if asked what people's favorite color is, an English learner may give a short, direct response like, "blue", while a native English speaker is likely to say, “Well, to be quite honest, I don't really have an actual color, but I guess I may go for something like blue or grey.”

Reading out loud can help build confidence in how your English sounds. List words you have trouble saying and later check their pronunciation.     5     So avoid checking word meanings in a dictionary while reading.

A．But you are more likely to make mistakes if speaking too fast.

B．Take a few minutes to read the materials that you enjoy aloud.

C．So replace unhelpful thoughts with better ones when speaking.

D．Using long sentences shows that you speak English confidently.

E．Learners should read for pleasure and enjoy what they are reading.

F．Speak in complete sentences and give longer responses when possible.

G．Whatever language we are learning, we would all love to speak confidently.

6 . Many VOA Learning English users live in places where it’s hard to find someone to practice speaking English with. If you’ve been unlucky in finding a partner, today’s program Education Tips is for you.

Use Facebook

Facebook groups are excellent for finding people who share your interests, including English learning. When deciding on a group to join, keep in mind that groups with thousands of members may not be as active as smaller ones. After joining a group and spending time observing its posts, you’ll begin to see which members are the most active. If you notice that someone writes a lot of useful comments or questions, they’re probably serious about learning English. Consider messaging them directly to ask if they’d like to practice speaking English with you. You can practice through Facebook Messenger or video apps like Zoom or Skype.

Use Meetup.com

Meetup.com is a free website that helps people with similar interests find each other and meet in person. Members of language Meetup groups often meet in public places, such as coffee houses. There are thousands of Meetup groups around the world cover ng thousands of interests. You can also find speakers of every language imaginable. There are English-speaking Meetup groups on every continent.

Try a language exchange

In a language exchange, a meeting is divided into practicing two languages. Suppose, for example, you’re a native Portuguese speaker and you want to practice English. Your partner is a native English speaker who wants to practice Portuguese. You and your partner would speak English for one half of the meetings and Portuguese for the other half.

Cast a wide net

Tell your friends, family and colleagues that you’re serious about improving your English. Maybe explain your reasons for learning the language. Let them know you’re looking for an English speaker to talk to. Ask around your larger community as well. The more people you ask, the more likely and quickly you’ll find a good practice partner.

1. What’s the text mainly intended to introduce?

A．Social media popular with English speakers.

B．How to improve English with online partners.

C．Wonderful programs intended for English learners.

D．How to find partners to practice speaking English with.

2. What should we keep in mind when choosing a Facebook group?

A．A larger size done isn’t necessarily better.

B．It’s necessary to observe its posts beforehand.

C．It’s important to share your interests before joining.

D．The smaller it is, the easier it is to find like-minded people.

3. Why should we cast a wide net?

A．To gain access to a language exchange.	B．To achieve our goal with less time.
C．To download video apps like Zoom or Skype.	D．To meet members from Meetup groups worldwide.

7 . Learning to speak English can be difficult, but don't give up!     1    

Attend an English class or discussion group.

Attending an English class is a great way to focus on some of the more formal aspects of speaking English.     2    Attending a discussion group is a more informal and relaxed way of learning English, where the emphasis is more on communication and relationship building than on speaking "correct" English.

Speak a little English every day.

    3     Speaking English with another person is the fastest, most effective method of improving. Don't wait until you "feel more comfortable" speaking in English. You probably won't reach that level for a long time, so push yourself outside of your comfort zone and start speaking English today. You' ll be amazed at how quickly your language skills improve.

Work on your pronunciation. Even if you have an acceptable grasp of the English language, with good grammar and an extensive vocabulary, native English speakers may find you very difficult to understand if you don't work on your pronunciation.     4    Listen closely to how native English speakers pronounce certain words and sounds and do your best to copy them.

    5    The wider your vocabulary and the more English phrases you learn, the easier speaking English will become. Again, spending time with native English speakers will help you to pick up on common vocabulary and phrases in a natural way. Although reading, watching English TV and listening to the news is also beneficial.

A．Expand your vocabulary and use idiomatic phrases.

B．Use vocabulary in a sentence to commit it to memory.

C．A class will teach you the grammatically correct way of speaking.

D．The absolute best way to learn any new language is just to speak it.

E．You can practice by starting simple conversations with the people you meet.

F．With enough practice and right resources, you can start speaking English confidently.

G．Correct, clear pronunciation is vital if you really want to improve your level of English.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is it hard for the man to learn English by watching TV?

A．Because he can't follow the people on TV.

B．Because people here have a strange sense of humor.

C．Because there are too many idioms on TV.

2. What is the best way to learn English according to the woman?

A．By watching TV.

B．By memorizing phrases and idioms.

C．By talking to people.

3. What is the probable meaning of the idiom “keep one's shirt on”？

A．Put on your shirt.

B．Be patient.

C．Keep calm.

4. What can you infer about the speakers?

A．They are native speakers.

B．They are studying in an English-speaking country.

C．They are good at figuring out idioms.

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1. Why does the speaker dislike translators?

A．They are unfit for higher level learners.

B．Some of the translations are not accurate.

C．The vocabulary in them is rather limited.

2. What is special about Oxford?

A．It presents words related to the search.

B．It provides a large number of clear pictures.

C．It offers British and American pronunciations.

3. Who is ESOL Help intended for?

A．Starters.

B．Middle-level learners.

C．Advanced learners.

4. Which has a user-built function?

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B．Reverse.

C．Cambridge.