M－Mr Smith; L－Li Gang
M: How are (1)___________________ your English study, Li Gang?
L: I have some difficulties in spelling and pronunciation, especially in speaking. (2) ___________________,
    I become nervous and make a lot of mistakes. Sometimes I wonder if I can learn English well.
M: Don't give up. But do you often speak English.
L: I'm afraid not.
M: That's the trouble. Just as (3) ___________________ without jumping into the water, so you can't learn
      to speak English if you don't speak it.
L: You're right. But I'm afraid of (4) ___________________.
M: You really should not. Everybody makes mistakes, especially at the beginning. It's part of the learning.
L: Mm…I see.
M: Very good. I hope you'll take every chance (5) ___________________. You know, "Practice makes
     perfect."
L: Yes, I will. Thanks.