1. (2020七上·龙岗期中) 阅读理解

Here are some English study skills for students.

*Listening

Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation(发音) and intonation(语调). You can start by listening to short stories for children because they are usually easy.

*Reading

Reading is a good way to help you learn new words. And it will also help you learn English grammar. Children's books are great for beginners.

*Vocabularies

When you meet new words in the reading, write them down on your notebook. You can write down the meanings of the words to help you understand.

*Grammar

Children's books are great for learning grammar, too. You can know how people use the basic grammar.

*Speaking

When doing your reading exercises, read them aloud. You can also look for some articles on the Internet to read.

Leaning any language needs lots of practice. You don't have to spend hours studying each day. Just forty minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve your English skills.

1. （1） Students can improve pronunciation by              .

   A . listening B . watching C . writing D . learning grammar
3. （2） How much time should students spend studying English according to the passage?

   A . Two hours a day. B . Two hours every week. C . Forty minutes a day for four or five days a week. D . Forty minutes a day for twice a week.
5. （3） How many English study skills does the writer mention in the passage?

   A . Seven. B . Six. C . Five. D . Four.
7. （4） What's the best title for the passage?

   A . Skills of Improving English B . Ways to Study English Grammar C . The Importance of Studying English D . The Reasons for Studying English