How to become a better reader

Language and literacy(讀寫能力) are among humans’ greatest inventions. Evolving（演變） over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes. Today, surrounded（包圍） by social media, television, movies, and, of course, books, the ability to read and write is important to expressing one’s feelings. Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives. 1.

(1) Take it slow. Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially compared with others. 2. The best readers are flexible（靈活的） — slowing down when needed — and always have a dictionary at hand.

(2) Read aloud. When humans first began reading written words, it was unusual to read in silence. 3. Try listening to the author reading their own work — you’ll be surprised to find how clearly it comes through on the page.

(3) Write. Writing and reading go hand-in-hand: how and what you read affects how and what you write, and the best readers often make the best writers. But while much can be learned from close, repeated readings, there are many pleasures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing. 4.

(4) Tell your friends. All of the literature is essentially communication from an individual’s inner voice to an audience. 5. It’s a good way to see the world from someone else’s eyes and, in the process, carefully examine your own reaction to what you’re reading.

A. But the truth is that the faster you read, the less likely you are to understand fully what you’re reading.

B. Can you remember the first piece of writing that transported you to another world?

C. There is something magical about sharing books with friends or a book club.

D. Try writing every day for a month, and you will never read the same again.

E. Reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.

F. Here are 4 ways to become a better reader.

G. In no time, you’ll be appreciating novels like fine wine.

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During the recent vacation I visited Dusseldorf, a city in the former West Germany. The nine- day trip left a deep impression on me. I arrived at Dusseldorf airport at six. It was already dark outside. The first thing I needed to do was to find a place to _______. I decided to telephone the youth hotel. But to use the _______ I needed some coins(硬幣). I asked a lady for _______. To my surprise, she_______ me three coins to use. But all the phones in the _______ needed phone cards. And phone cards could only be_______ at post-office during the daytime. I was afraid I _______ be able to call the hotel. An old gentleman helped me. He couldn’t speak English but _______ that I needed to make a phone call. He showed me where the _______ was and inserted(插入) his phone card. I called the youth hotel and found a place to stay that night. The kindness of________ made me feel that I was not far from ________. And my first day in Germany wasn’t as ________ as I expected.

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6.A. bought B. found C. used D. called

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