In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the
lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your
notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap filling task
after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes
to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on
ANSWER SHEET ONE. Some of the gaps may require a maximum of THREE words. Make
sure the word ( s ) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically
acceptable. You may refer to your notes while completing the task. Use the blank
sheet for note-taking. Improve Your English through
Reading When you learn a language, listening,
speaking and writing are important, but reading can also be very
helpful. Ⅰ. Advantages Associated with
Reading A. Learning vocabulary in context
— If there are a maximum of five new words per page, you can learn
new words as well as seeing their 1 . B. A model for writing — Texts
that you read show you 2 that you can
use when you write. C. Seeing "correctly structured"
English — You can see and learn
3 naturally in written English. D. Working
at your own speed — This is one of the 4 of reading because different people work at
different speeds. E. Personal interest Ⅱ.
Five Tips for Reading A. Try to read at the
right level B. Make a note of new vocabulary
— When you read, try to 5 and
mark them with a pen. — When you have finished reading,
check them in a dictionary and add them to your vocabulary book.
C. Try to read regularly — Fifteen minutes every
day is 6 two hours every
Sunday. D. 7 — Have everything ready. E. Read
what interests you Ⅲ. Some Things to
Read A. Newspapers — They are
not easy to read. Try reading newspapers if your level is intermediate or
above. — Some British newspapers: The Telegraph, The
Times, The Independent, 8 .
— Some American newspapers: The International Herald Tribune, The
New York Times, The Wall Street Journal. B. Magazines
C. Books — Books are divided mainly into:
9 and fiction. D.
Short stories E. Cornflakes packets —
it means that 10 you can buy has
English writing on or with it.