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〔1〕There are many useful suggestions and pieces of advice that can help one to improve English. Here are some useful suggestions and new tips to increase one’s English language vocabulary.

〔2〕Learning English vocabulary is about much more than just learning the right words. A broad grasp of vocabulary in the English language is based on understanding important expressions and “word combinations”, which means groups of words that often or always go together.

〔3〕Learning a word will not help very much if you quickly forget it. Research shows that it takes from 10 to 20 repetitions to really make a word part of your vocabulary. Since most words are learned from how they are used in context （上下文）, the more words one is exposed to（接触）, ________. Keep a writing pad close to you. When you read, pay close attention to the word you do not know, write the word down and try to guess its meaning from the context. Then look up the word in a dictionary.

〔4〕Remember that if you do not use English words that you have just learned in conversation or writing, you will forget them very quickly. So the best way to learn new words effectively is just by trying to use them in conversation and writing. Remember also that practice is the key to fluent spoken English.

〔5〕Building vocabulary is a life-long task. Remember, “In the beginning was the word.” Your future could depend on how rich your vocabulary is. It will also determine the quality of your communication.

1.What is the main idea of the text? (No more than 10 words)

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2.Complete the following statement with proper words. (No more than 5 words)

If you want to learn new words effectively, the best way is using them ________.

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (No more than 10 words)

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4.Why does the author think context is important in learning English?  (no more than 15 words)

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5.What does the word “It” (Line 2, Paragraph 5) probably refer to? (No more than 7 words)

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Answer

1. How to enrich your English vocabulary/How to increase one’s English language vocabulary

2. in conversation and writing

3. The easier one will find English to learn/ the better vocabulary one will have

4. Because most English words are learned from how they are used in context.

5. How rich your vocabulary is/ building vocabulary

【解析】

试题分析：

1. How to enrich your English vocabulary/How to increase one’s English language vocabulary

主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一行Here are some useful suggestions and new tips to increase one’s English language vocabulary.说明本文是关于如何学习英语的词汇的话题。

2. in conversation and writing

细节题。根据第4段3,4行So the best way to learn new words effectively is just by trying to use them in conversation and writing.说明最好的方法就是在写和对话中学习。

3.The easier one will find English to learn/ the better vocabulary one will have

推理题。根据上一句the more words one is exposed to（接触）,说明这是一个固定句式，与英语接触越多，你就会发现英语越容易。

4. Because most English words are learned from how they are used in context.

根据文章第3段When you read, pay close attention to the word you do not know, write the word down and try to guess its meaning from the context.说明我们要在上下文中猜测词汇的意思。故在上下文中学习词汇才是最好的方法。

5. How rich your vocabulary is/ building vocabulary

本段就是讲述词汇量的重要性，故这里的it也是指词汇量。词汇决定你对话的质量。

考点：考查学生在上下文语境中对词汇语法的掌握情况。