When you learn a language, listening, speaking and writing are important, but reading can also be very helpful. It is a very active _______ which has many advantages, including:
Learning Vocabulary in Context
You will usually encounter new words when you read. If there are too many new words for you, then the level is too high and you should read something simpler. But if there are at most 5 new words per page, you will learn this vocabulary easily. You may not even need to use a _______ because you can guess the meaning from the rest of the text (from the context).
A _______ for Writing
When you read, it gives you a good example for writing. Text that you read show you structures and expressions that you can use when you write.
Seeing "Correctly Structured" English
When people write, they usually use "correct" English with a proper grammatical structure. This is not always true when people _______. So by reading you see and learn grammatical English naturally.
Working at Your Own Speed
You can read as fast or slowly as you like. You can read ten pages in 30 minutes, or take one hour to explore just one page. It doesn't matter. The choice is _______. You cannot easily do this when speaking or listening. This is one of the big advantages of reading because different people work at different speeds.
Personal Internet
If you choose something to read that you like, it can actually be interesting and enjoyable. For example, if you like to read about football in your own language, why not read about football in English? You will get information about football and improve your English ______ .
1. | A.generation | B.life | C.person | D.process |
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2. | A.diary | B.dictionary | C.schoolbag | D.workbook |
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3. | A.Channel | B.Method | C.Model | D.Talent |
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4. | A.listen | B.speak | C.read | D.draw |
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5. | A.yours | B.his | C.theirs | D.mine |
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6. | A.in a minute | B.in a hurry | C.at once | D.at the same time |
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