Visiting a new place can be a scary experience for a lot of people because it could include speaking in a language that most people are not comfortable with ---- English. So how can you keep away form this kind of situation? Learn how to speak English fluently. Here are 4 English speaking tips you must know to become a more confident English speaker.
1. Listen first.
One of the best English speaking tips is to listen carefully to understandable English EVERY DAY. Most people turn to textbooks to study English grammar rules, but you cannot learn the correct English pronunciation of the words merely by reading them. You do not need to learn grammar in detail because this can prevent you from speaking English fluently.
Instead, listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe their mouth movements. Also watch English shows and movies to build on your English accent and improve your vocabulary.
2. Practice makes perfect.
Studies show that you’ll probably spend three months of practice every day in order to have strong mouth muscles. Read aloud in English for 15 to 20 minutes a day in front of the mirror, which helps in accent reduction and improves your English communication skills.
Also, practice with your friends and family. Talking with a good English speaker can help improvise (即兴发挥) your usage of words and formation of sentences.
3. Think in English.
One of the most effective English speaking tips is to think in English. What most English learners do in the early stages of learning is that they think of what they have to say in their native language, translate and then say it in English. This can be mentally tiring.
If your goal is to speak English fluently, you need to learn “thinking” in English. Make up the sentences in English as you think about them before saying them. With practice, you will be able to respond automatically in English.
4. Be more confident.
All these English speaking tips will be in vain if you are not that confident in your English speaking skills. It is quite natural to commit errors when learning a new language.
Try to relax if you’re speaking in English. When you speak at a normal speed, you’ll discover that you will be able to pronounce the words correctly and people will understand you. Most of the time, the person you are talking to is not even aware of your errors.
In a word, learning English does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, effort and practice. Don’t get too frustrated and never give up. Follow these English speaking tips and practice daily. Soon, you would learn to speak English fluently as if it is your own language.
English speaking tips you must know
| Introduction | It’s many people’s dream to 【小题1】_____ the discomfort from being unable to speak English in a new place. |
| Tips | Listen first. v Seeking help from textbooks won’t enable you to learn the 【小题2】_____ English pronunciation. v Listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe how their mouths 【小题3】_____. v Watch English shows and movies to improve your English accent and 【小题4】_____. |
| Practice makes perfect. v Practice three months to 【小题5】_____ your mouth muscles. v Regular reading 【小题6】_____ can reduce accent and improve your English communication skills. v Practice with your friends and family. | |
| Think in English. v Thinking in your native language makes you 【小题7】_____ mentally. v Thinking in English will reward you with automatic 【小题8】____ in English. | |
| Be more confident. v Committing errors is a necessary part of language learning. v Try to relax to speak at a normal speed and make yourself 【小题9】_____. | |
| 【小题10】_____ | Learning English does not happen overnight. |
【小题1】avoid
【小题2】correct
【小题3】move
【小题4】vocabulary
【小题5】strengthen
【小题6】aloud
【小题7】tired
【小题8】response/reaction
【小题9】understood
【小题10】Conclusion
解析试题分析：
【小题1】根据Visiting a new place can be a scary experience for a lot of people because it could include speaking in a language that most people are not comfortable with ---- English. So how can you keep away from this kind of situation。
【小题2】根据but you cannot learn the correct English pronunciation of the words merely by reading them.
【小题3】根据Instead, listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe their mouth movements。
【小题4】根据Also watch English shows and movies to build on your English accent and improve your vocabulary。
【小题5】根据Studies show that you’ll probably spend three months of practice every day in order to have strong mouth muscles。
【小题6】根据Read aloud in English for 15 to 20 minutes a day in front of the mirror, which helps in accent reduction and improves your English communication skills。
【小题7】根据This can be mentally tiring.
【小题8】根据With practice, you will be able to respond automatically in English。
【小题9】根据When you speak at a normal speed, you’ll discover that you will be able to pronounce the words correctly and people will understand you。
【小题10】根据In a word, learning English does not happen overnight。
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36. A. which B. that C. who D. /
37. A. handed B. given C. belonged D. passed
38. A. therefore B. however C. thus D. besides
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40. A. personal B. outstanding C. collective D. genetic
41. A. While B. When C. Until D. Unless
42. A. for B. to C. on to D. up to
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45. A. quickly B. eventually C. seriously D. obviously
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48. A. Work out B. Go over C. Write down D. Get through
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50. A. root B. base C. all D. part
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52. A. reading B. scanning C. watching D. examining
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“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with distress, “I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
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It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst out laughing.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
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| A．He praised her sweater, which puzzled her. |
| B．She insisted on visiting a museum, which he hated. |
| C．He knew something about her illness but didn’t tell her. |
| D．He was so good to her that she thought she must be dying. |
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A．Jet Ski Tours of Miami |
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B．Coconut’s Watersports |
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C．15th Street Boat Company |
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D．American Watersports |
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A．Go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort. |
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B．Visit 15th Street Boat Company. |
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C．Choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami. |
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D．Visit Coconut’s Watersports. |
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A．One must be at least 14 years old. |
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B．One must wear bathing suits and shorts. |
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C．One must apply plenty of sun block. |
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D．One must be accompanied by parents. |
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A．You would like to rent a boat to ride with him. |
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B．You need a boat with comfortable seats with a stereo. |
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C．You’d like to choose American Watersports. |
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D．You prefer the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock. |
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The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a passage from the Bible about husbands being thoughtful of their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.
And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new pledge to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression.
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“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with distress, “do you know something I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
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“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
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A. she looked lovely in her new clothes
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