Learners of English, especially self-taught learners
may have troubles in understanding speeches by native speakers. The following
ways might help improve their listening ability.
First of all, do things step by step. It is not good
to listen to something beyond your level. Better choose a proper course
and start with the first book. Go on to the second book only after you are sure
you understand the first one.
Secondly, stick to (坚持) one
course of study. Don't change books often. Never let your attention be
attracted (吸引) by another course just because it seems
to be more "fashionable" (时髦).
Thirdly, listen to the English news program over the
radio from time to time. Better go through the news stories in the
Chinese-language newspaper first. That will make it easy for you to understand
the English news on the radio.
Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting
stories in Special English from the V. O. A. or other listening materials(材料)of the same level as that of your textbook.
1.This is a piece of advice to learners of English on
how to ______.
A.improve their
listening ability B.read fast
C.write better
English and read faster D.speak
correctly
2.If you want to understand the English news program
on the radio, you should ________.
A.read the
Chinese-language newspaper step by step
B.read again
and again the Chinese-language newspaper
C.go through
the Chinese-language newspaper
D.be able to
recite the Chinese language newspaper
3."Beyond your level" means something
_______.
A.easy for you
B.too difficult
for you
C.not too easy
and not too difficult for you.
D.just all
right for you
4.The author advised that once you have taken up a
course, you ______.
A.should stick
to it
B.should begin
with the last book
C.should take
up other courses if they are more fashionable
D.shouldn't do
anything else