When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What's the best way ① (know) it?
You may ② in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is in thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B,C,D... That means, if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter, then the third, the fourth.... For example, "pardon" is before "plough", "judge" before
"just", etc.
③Do you understand how we can look up a word in a dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. ④我希望在你的英语学习中,你会尽可能经常地使用它。
What's the best way (know) it?
You may ____in the English-Chinese' dictionary.
Do you understand up a word in a dictionary?
I hope you'll use it in your English study.
spelling; pronounce; possible; shy; practise
A: Hi, Betty.
B: Hi, Lingling! I am going to look at the board.,
A: Oh, I have just come from there.
B:
A: Yes. There will be an English speaking competition next Friday.
B:
A: Life in the future.
B: That's a good topic.
A: Yes, I'd like to. I think I can practise my spoken English. What about you?
B: Oh, you know, I am shy. I am afraid I can't speak in public.
A: Don't worry. If you keep practising, you will be successful.
B: I will think about it.
A: You're welcome.
There is some1for you to follow in order to learn English well, Firstly, it's a good way2your English3reading, so do more reading every day, but4try to translate every word when you read an English article. Secondly, do more listening exercises. You should repeat the sentences5you hear them. It's good6your pronunciation. Sometimes, we offer(提供) exercises to you to number the pictures in the right order, or find the mistakes in the sentences and then correct7. Thirdly, try to speak to foreigners. Don't be afraid of8mistakes. Take a deep breath and start a conversation with them. Always remember to enjoy yourself9English learning,10you will surely be good at it sooner or later.