Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say," My spoken English is poor. "However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.
First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.
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The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that is heard is necessary for you to start speaking.
Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive(主动进攻型)language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.
If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.
1.What is most probably the writer's purpose in writing the passage?
A.To improve your reading.
B.To improve your listening.
C.To improve your spoken English.
D.To improve your vocabulary.
2.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _______
A.Don't be fluency.Just be accuracy !
B.Don't be nervous, don't be shy.Just write !
C.Don't be afraid of making mistakes.Just speak !
D.Don't be shy, don't be fluency.Just listen and write !
3.The last paragraph is possibly close to the meaning of "________"
A.More hurry, less speed. B.Better late than never.
C.Silence is gold. D.Practice makes perfect.
4.The text is most probably taken from a _______
A.teacher's diary B.report on study
C.sports newspaper D.movie magazine