北京市燕山区2021-2023年中考英语一模试题分类汇编：阅读表达

北京市燕山区 2021-2023年中考英语一模试题分类汇编 阅读表达 2023年北京市燕山区中考一模英语试题 四、阅读短文, 根据短文内容回答问题。 (共 10 分。其中 34-36 题, 每题 2 分；37 题 4 分) Learning a Foreign Language There are many aspects (方面) to language learning, such as how words are said, which words are chosen and what forms of words are used. All of these aspects together can make learning a foreign language difficult. But some advice might make learning a new language easier and more fun. · Don’t worry too much about pronouncing words the wrong way. Pronunciation is important, of course. It helps listeners to understand what someone says more clearly. But the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. As for learning any new skill, practice makes perfect. And most of the time, the native ( 本地的 ) speaker is glad to help improve the pronunciation of the words. · Don’t be afraid to guess the meaning of what someone says. There are tens of thousands of words in English. It is impossible to know all of them. You may use context (上下文) and body language to guess what others say. For example, when a person says “Hola” and waves his hand, one might guess that the person is giving a greeting. Whether it means “Hello” or “Good morning”, it is not necessarily important at that moment to know the exact meaning. · Don’t give up. Learning a new language or skill always takes time. Many will give up learning because it is too hard or boring. Some may think that other people will make fun of them for making mistakes. But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all. Don’t lose hope and keep trying. In the end, learning a new language can be difficult, but remember that it can give great advantages. Learning a language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. Don’t forget that learning a language can also include making new friends and experiencing new cultures! 34. What is the most important step in learning a new language? 35. How do you guess the meaning of what someone sa