汉阳一中2021——2022学年度上学期9月月考
高一英语试卷
考试时间：2021年9月23日上午9：00——11：30 试卷满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why did the woman go to Mallorca
A. To teach Spanish. B. To look for a job. C. To see a friend.
2. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Take him to hospital. B. Go to a class with him. C. Submit a report for him.
3. Who will look after the children
A. Jennifer. B. Suzy. C. Marie.
4. What are the speakers going to do
A. Drive home. B. Go shopping. C. Eat out.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. How to fry fish. B. How to make coffee. C. How to remove a bad smell.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV
A. When he fails to get a ticket.
B. When the stadium is crowded.
C. When his friends are too busy.
7. How much did Gomez pay for the football game last time
A. $20. B. $25. C. $50.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did Alex do in the afternoon
A. He had a walk. B. He went hunting. C. He planted trees.
9. What did Alex bring back
A. Flowers. B. Leaves. C. Books.
10. What was Bob doing when Alex saw him
A. Fishing. B. Taking pictures. C. Swimming.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did David do on his most recent holiday
A. He had a boat trip. B. He took a balloon flight. C. He climbed a mountain.
12. What is on David’s list
A. Gifts he needed to buy. B. Things he wished to do. C. Dates he had to remember.
13. Where does the woman suggest David go for his next holiday
A. Australia. B. California. C. The Amazon.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did Sarah make the phone call
A. To ask a favor. B. To pass on a message. C. To make an appointment.
15. Where is Sarah now
A. In Brighton. B. At her home. C. At the Shelton Hotel.
16. What time is Michael leaving his place tomorrow morning
A. At 7:40. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:20.
17. What is the probable relationship between John and Sarah
A. Neighbors. B. Fellow workers. C. Husband and wife.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do most people think is very important in spoken communication
A. Pronunciation. B. Vocabulary. C. Grammar.
19. Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker
A. To develop your reading fluency.
B. To improve your note-taking skills.
C. To find out your mispronunciations.
20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A. Spell out the difficult words.
B. Check the words in a dictionary.
C. Practice reading the words aloud.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four of the Most Magical Movies from Your Childhood
Whether it was the enchanting characters, the memorable scenes or simply because it was the first film your mum or dad took you to, these are the movies that have left the most lasting impressions over the decades.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
“I loved it for two reasons. First, it showed a wonderful, loving extended family. I was fascinated by their kitchen setting and the little corner where the boy Charlie slept. Second, inside the chocolate factory was what all children dreamed of. The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world. ” — Margaret McKee
Dumbo
“For a kid who often felt like he didn’t fit in, and wasn’t good at anything, it was magical to see Dumbo discover his talent and become loved and celebrated.” — Lorraine
The Never-ending Story
“It has to be the most magical movie. The story has everything a young kid can ask for: a great story, a mythical flying dog and an interesting ending. Our family continue to watch it today. ” — Aaron Elliott
The Sound of Music
“When I was young, movies were a treat, with lollies, friends and a canvas seat. There was a special one that I did adore, and many times I’ve gone back for more. The songs, the scenery and the story line always transport me to another time. It is such a classic that my memories of it are so fantastic. ” — Joanne Carter
21. What is “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” about
A. A dangerous situation. B. A fairyland world.
C. A mysterious friend. D. An unexpected incident.
22. Which movie may most help children lacking confidence
A. Dumbo. B. The Never-ending Story.
C. The Sound of Music. D. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
23. What does Aaron Elliott think of “The Never-ending Story”
A. It is full of unrealistic things. B. It meets all his expectations(期待).
C. It influences people of all ages. D. It is the most meaningful movie.
B
What’s the meaning of the “dark horse” It is someone who wins when no one expect it.
Han Xiaopeng took China’s first gold on snow. He became an Olympic “dark horse” by winning the gold medal in men’s freestyle skiing aerials(自由式滑雪空中技巧)at Turin in Italy. He made two almost perfect jumps for the highest score. Han had never won a world gold medal before, let alone in the Olympics!
“I never thought this would happen,” said Han Xiaopeng, “I feel like I’m in a dream.” It’s China’s second gold medal at the Turin Olympic Winter Games. But more important, Han’s gold was the country’s first ever in a snow sport. In 2002, China’s Yang Yang won the gold for speed skating at the Winter Olympic in Salt Lake City, US.
That Han’s win was unexpected doesn’t mean that he didn’t work hard.
Han grew up in Jiangsu Province. Before he started his training on snow, he used to be an acrobat(杂技演员) at a circus. In 1995, a coach found his talent. The coach, Yang Er’qi, said Han had the agility(灵活性) and courage to be a ski jumper. When Yang first took the 12-year-old boy to northern China, he couldn’t swim, skate or ski. But he wasn’t afraid of the high platform and kept on training.
Han almost left the sport after hurting his knee months before the Salt Lake Games. In that Olympics he only got 24th. “I was hopeless at that time, but my family and the coach stood behind me, helping me through,” he recalled.
Han Xiaopeng worked so hard that he won the gold medal in the Olympics at last. Because of his success, more and more people in China are becoming interested in skiing. We are proud of him.
24. What does the “dark horse” mean
A. Someone who is unexpected to win.
B. A horse which dark.
C. A horse which likes the dark.
D. Someone whose win is expected.
25. Where did Han Xiaopeng take China’s first gold on snow
A. In China. B. In America.
C. In Australia. D. In Italy.
26. What made the coach, Yang Er’qi, choose Han Xiaopeng to be a ski jumper
A. He had enough courage though he was only 13 years old.
B. He was born in the south of China and liked sports on snow.
C. He had the agility and wasn’t afraid of the high platform.
D. He had the talent and he had won a world gold medal before.
27. What is the best title for the passage
A. A wonderful Match
B. A Dark Horse at the Winter Olympic
C. A Hopeful Snow Game
D. An Exciting Skiing Race
C
Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting and great fun Do you think you would have lots of desirable fun Certainly, it is a new experience, one that brings the chance to discover amazing things and a feeling of freedom. But do remember that there are also some challenges, for your views may disagree with the different beliefs, norms（社会准则）, values and traditions of different countries. This is called "culture shock". The following are the stages of adjusting（调整）.
The first stage is called "the honeymoon", where you are excited about living in a different place, and everything seems to be fantastic. You like everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you. Also, the amusement of life in a new culture seems as though it will have no ending. Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears, "the hostility stage". Everything that seemed so wonderful is now terrible. Usually you protect yourself against the effects of culture shock.
Next comes the stage, "recovery". You start to feel more positive. You recover from the first two stages. Even though the cultures are different from your own, you begin to appreciate it.
The last stage is "fitting in". In this stage, you have reached a point where you actually feel good because you are able to understand the new culture.
Obviously, culture shock is not something you can avoid in a foreign country. When you have completely adjusted to a new culture, you can more fully enjoy it. Furthermore, learning about other cultures and how to adjust to the shock of living in them helps you learn more about yourself.
28. Which of the following is a challenge when studying abroad
A. Finding amazing things. B. Feeling free from school.
C. Disagreement with teachers. D. Different ideas from others.
29. How many stages of adjusting to culture shock does the passage mention
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
30. Which statement is correct according to the passage
A. Culture shock can be avoided in a foreign country.
B. The amusement of life in a new culture discourages those who come to a new country.
C. You won’t begin to appreciate the new cultures until the third stage of adjusting.
D. It’s impossible for people to adjust to a new culture completely.
31. Who is the passage intended for most probably
A. University students. B. Exchange students.
C. Boarding students. D. Teenage students.
D
If you wear glasses, it is possible that you are smarter. Research published in the famous British journal Nature Communications has found that people who displayed higher levels of intelligence were almost 30 percent more likely to wear glasses.
The scientists studied the genes of thousands of people between the ages of 16 and 102. The study showed intelligence can be connected to physical characteristics. One characteristic was eyesight. In 3 out of 10 people who were more intelligent there was a higher chance they needed glasses. Scientists also said being smarter has other benefits. It is connected to better health.
It is important to remember these are connections which are not proven causes. Scientists call this correlation. Just because something is associated with（与...相关联）something else does not mean one of those things caused the other. And it’s worth noting that what makes up intelligence is subjective and can be difficult, if not impossible, to measure.
Forget genes though. Plenty of proof shows wearing glasses makes people think you are more intelligent, even if you do not need glasses. A number of studies have found people who wear glasses are seen as smarter, hard-working and honest. Many lawyers use this idea to help win their cases. Lawyer Harvey Slovis explained this.” “Glasses soften their appearance.” he said. Sometimes there has been a huge amount of proof showing that people he was defending broke the law. He had them wear glasses and they weren’t found guilty(有罪的).
Glasses are also used to show someone is intelligent in movies and on TV. Ideas about people who wear glasses have begun to shift. People who do not need glasses sometimes wear them for fashion only. They want to look cool. But not everyone is impressed by this idea, though. GQ magazine said people who wear glasses for fashion are trying too hard to look smart and hip (时髦的). However, that hasn’t stopped many celebrities from happily wearing glasses even if they do not need them. Justin Bieber is just one fan of fashion glasses.
32. What does the new study show
A. Wearing glasses can make people cleverer.
B. Wearing glasses is connected to higher IQ.
C. People wearing glasses are smarter.
D. People wearing glasses are healthier.
33. What does the underlined word “correlation” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. effect. B. contact. C. link. D. result.
34. Why do some lawyers ask their clients to wear glasses in court
A. Because it can create a innocent image.
B. Because it can mislead the witnesses（证人）.
C. Because it can highlight clients’ qualities.
D. Because it can prove the client’s innocence(无罪).
35. What is the general attitude to those who wear glasses for fashion
A. Mixed. B. Positive. C. Negative D. Indifferent.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Spring and summer are the best seasons of the year for lots of activities, especially jogging.This
kind of running is the choice of many people who live in the city, work in the office and want to keep healthy. 36
1. Make good preparations before jogging.
37 There, you’ll have an opportunity to find and buy all the necessary
sportswear. Pay attention to the selection of jogging shoes, if you don’t want to suffer from the feeling of heaviness, pain and leg swelling after the run. With all these pieces of wisdom, your body will be truly grateful to you.
2. Do fitting warm-up activities
Every runner, especially the beginners should know that all physical activities without a proper
warm-up can cause a terrible pain and result in harm to muscles. It will probably lead to a final discomfort in your body or even disease. 38 Actually, it usually just take you 15 minutes to increase the range of motion of our joints and warm up every muscle of the body.
3. 39
When running, you usually feel physical and mental pleasure. Sometimes this pleasure can be
replaced by negative(消极的) feelings or even some kind of pain. No matter how healthy you are, you should pay attention to how your body reacts. If something is wrong during your joy or run, the body will certainly let you know by giving you some hints(暗示). Watchfulness can help you avoid all possible aftereffects of over exercise.
A. Every type of sport is special and useful in its own way. While jogging can sometimes bring pain and discomfort, it really offers you greater joy and satisfaction. So don’t step back. 40 I hope these tips will help you prepare yourself for jogging and avoid some serious issues.
B. Listen to your body signals（信号）.
C. Never give in to difficulties while jogging.
D. However, jogging without preparation will bring great harm.
E. One of the best ways to prepare is to go to specialized(专门的)shops.
F. Just go in for jogging, but remember to follow the above rules.
G. Therefore, you should make it a habit to warm up before jogging.
H. Here are some basic rules to make jogging safe, useful and comfortable.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn’t very 41 about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t catch anything. I usually got pretty 42 and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish. ” I remember being even more upset then because. “I’m not a fish!” I didn’t know how to 43 the same thought. Besides, I 44 , how could what I think 45 what a fish does
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really 46 . So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started to 47 the regular meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very 48 to water temperature. That is why fish prefer 49 water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides. water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the 50 . Yet. fish don’t have any eyelids（眼皮）and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became 51 at finding and catching them.
When I grew up and entered the 52 circles, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like 53 . ” But it didn’t completely 54 . My dad never once said. “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman. ”Years later, with great efforts to promote(推广) long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I came to 55 what we all need is to think more like customers.
41. A. fun B. awkward C. content D. amused
42. A. amazed B. upset C. disappointed D. athletic
43. A. strike B. share C. think D. enquire
44. A. wondered B. admitted C. edited D. recognized
45. A. exchange B. quit C. mislead D. influence
46. A. experienced B. announced C. meant D. mattered
47. A .attend B. join C. exchange D. schedule
48. A. afraid B. positive C. negative D. sensitive
49. A. cold B. shallow C. fresh D. hot
50. A. shelter B. settlement C. shade D. activity
51. A. expert B. outgoing C. comfortable D. glorious
52. A. education B. agriculture C. business D. government
53. A. customers B. salesmen C. fishermen D. fathers
54. A. make it B. make sense C. make up D. make out
55. A. comb B. copy C. establish D. realize
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last summer, my family 61 （plan）a trip to Shanghai City. Besides my hometown, Hong Kong, I had never been to such a great city.
I 62 （impress）by what I saw there. There were many more ways than my hometown for one to get to one place from 63 . Everywhere people were driving, riding shared bikes, waiting for buses, 64 rushing underground to the subway stations.
In addition to the people and transportation, I found the buildings were 65 （amaze）. Each street was filled with buildings 66 were built side by side and a number of skyscrapers were present throughout the city as well. 67 （stand）on the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower, I could hold almost the entire city from this view. Some stores were also as large or even larger than the ones in my hometown.
My visit to Shanghai City was like discovering a new way of life. I felt anxious 68 （grow）up and I dream about moving to such a great city. My 69 （one）trip to Shanghai City was one of the most unforgettable 70 （experience） of my life.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第1节（满分15分）
假设你是校学生会主席李华，你校将于下周五举办了第一届校园武术节(the First Campus Martial Arts Festival)。请你用英语代表学校邀请交换生Jim来参观，内容包括：
1. 活动的意义 ；2. 活动的时间及地点； 3. 活动的主要内容。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.结尾已经给出，不计入字数3．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Walter John was a 20-year-old college student from Homewood, Alabama. As a young man in college far away from home, he didn’t have much money. He had to work part-time to cover his living costs.
Recently he gave up his part-time job in the fast-food business and found a new one at a home-moving company called Bellhops. The pay for his new job was higher, and John gained more flexibility(灵活性) with his hours, which allowed him to focus on his studies a bit more. He wanted to do everything he could to secure this new employment opportunity, so he thought he had to try his best to make sure that everything would go well on his first day!
But sometimes, life hits you unexpectedly. A day before John began his new job, his car broke down! With little money to his name, he couldn’t have his car repaired at the garage. None of his friends were able to take him to work. What was worse, the public transportation was not running at his working time. If he took a taxi, it would cost him half his salary. Therefore, he decided to walk to the company.
In order to get there by six in the morning, he thought that the safest way would be to leave at midnight. John even challenged himself to arrive there one hour earlier. Even though it seemed like such a far walk, John knew he was fit enough to do it. This was challenging, but John knew it was possible.
He grabbed his wallet and his phone and left his apartment. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he realized that walking alone in the dark at midnight can be dangerous. Moreover, he had to walk through a large wood as well as many blocks of the city. Therefore, he went back to take a bat (球棒) and a kitchen knife for safety purposes. In case a wild animal or some bad person attacked him, at least he would have something for protection.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右：
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好。
Finally John started his long walk.________________________
____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ At that time, a car was drawing closer.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
高一英语月考答案
听力：1—5 CCBAC 6—10 ABABA 11—15 CBCAB 16—20 ACBCC
阅读：BAB ADCB DCCB BCAA GDFAE
完形：ABBAD CADBC ACBBD
填词：61.planned 62.was impressed 63.another 64.or 65.amazing
66. which/that 67.Standing 68.to grow 69.first 70.experiences
作文：
In order to enrich our school life and build up our bodies, our school will hold the first Campus Martial Arts Festival next Saturday. On behalf of our school, I’m writing to invite you to attend it.
It will take place in the school gymnasium .During the Festival, more than 100 students will take part in martial arts performances, who will perform different styles of Chinese martial arts, including tai chi, Shaolin kung fu and so on. In addition, some famous martial arts masters have also been invited and their wonderful skills will impress us deeply.
Not only will it excite students’ interest in martial arts, but it also make us learn more about traditional Chinese culture. Looking forward to your coming!
Version 1:
Paragraph 1:
Finally John started his long walk. A few hours later, he saw eyes in the distance, so he grabbed his bat before realizing it was just a stray dog（流浪狗). He walked across the street, hoping the dog wouldn’t attack him, and he also picked up a ball and threw it in the opposite direction. It really worked. John walked for an hour straight and felt great about it. His legs burned a bit, but another hour would hurt him. He thought a quick rest could give him more energy, so it was a calculated decision to take a break.
Paragraph 2:
At that time, a car was drawing closer. When the driver, Mark, pulled up to John, he rolled down the window and asked why he was all alone in the early morning on the road. John told Mark what he was doing. Impressed by his story, Mark offered to give him a lift. Thanks to Mark’s help, John managed to make it to the destination at 5:30. With the sun appearing over the horizon, John’s face glowed with gratitude. Energetic and pleased, he couldn’t wait to get started.
Version 2:
Paragraph 1:
Finally John started his long walk. He walked nonstop and soon he was deep in the forest. Apart from the creepy cry from owls and the rustling of trees, the wood was in a deathly silence. Unconsciously, he sped up and held onto the bat tightly. Abruptly, a terrible howl, from what sounded like a wolf, broke the silence and startled him. He jumped up and ran as fast as his legs could carry him. He didn’t stop running until he saw a flash of light at a distance, moving quickly towards him.
Paragraph 2:
At that time, a car was drawing closer. At the sight of John, the driver slowed down and stopped. He asked cautiously, “What are you doing here at this time ” Hearing that there were probably wolves in the forest ahead, the man immediately urged John to get in and turned around the car. After John told the man why he was in the wood, the man burst into laughter, “I know your company, young man. I’m the boss. You see, I was just off work when you went to work. Now, shall we have breakfast together ”
听力原文：
Text 1
W: I was in Mallorca last week.
M: Oh, what were you doing there
W: My best friend worked there and I went to visit her. It was a good chance to practice my Spanish.
Text 2
M: Ruth, I’ve got this terrible cold, and I have to see a doctor. I’m afraid I can’t go to the class. Could you help me hand in my lab report to Dr Davidson
W: Sure, no problem. Just take care of yourself and don’t worry about the class.
Text 3
M: Marie, if no one takes care of your children while you’re away, Jennifer and I will be glad to have them stay with us.
W: That’s very kind of you, but they’ve already left for their grandma’s. You know, Suzy lives close by.
Text 4
M: Hurry up with your food, Sally. They say there’s a big storm coming. We’d better get home before that.
W: Okay, I’m done. Let’s get back to the car. Could you carry these shopping bags
M: Oh, sure.
Text 5
M: We deep fried fish three days ago in the kitchen, but the unpleasant smell stays.
W: There’s a method you can try. Every time you make coffee, dry the leftover coffee grounds and keep them in small balls, then place the balls in the kitchen.
Text 6
W: Are you a football fan, Gomez
M: Yes, I go to the stadium whenever there’s a good game. And if I can’t get a ticket, I watched the game on TV. That way they are less exciting, though.
W: Is the ticket expensive
M: It depends. It usually costs about twenty to fifty dollars. Last time I paid twenty five.
W: That’s not very expensive. Maybe we can go together sometime.
M: Great. It’ll be more fun to watch the game with a friend.
Text 7
W: You were out the whole afternoon, Alex, what did you do
M: I took a walk by myself.
W: You just kept walking and walking for four hours
M:Actually, it’s not so boring. Walking in the woods is a grand adventure. Your feet can take you to the most amazing places.
W: What did you do in the woods
M: I smelt the flowers, looked at the birds, and yeah, I picked many tree leaves. I will make bookmarks with them. Look!
W: Aren’t they beautiful
M: Then I met Bob at the lake. He was fishing while his kids were having a swim.
W: Did you talk to him
M: No, I walked on and took a lot of pictures. There’s just so much out there to see.
Text 8
W: David, how was your holiday
M: Great. I climbed Mount Fuji. It was really beautiful. Now I can check one more thing off my list.
W: Your list
M: Yes. When I was twelve, I made a list of things I wanted to do some day.
W: That’s interesting. How many of the things on your list have you done so far
M: Almost half. I have pictures. Would you like to see them
W: Yes, sure.
M:Here I am on top of Mount Fuji, and here I am in a hot air balloon.
W: When did you do that I’ve always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon.
M: It was two years ago, in August in California.
W: What are your plans for the next holiday
M: I’m thinking of deep sea diving in Australia. Do you have any other suggestions
W: You really ought to take a boat down the Amazon. You’ll see a lot of interesting animals and beautiful trees. It’s one of the best places I’ve been to.
M: Okay, I’ll put it on my list.
Text 9
W: Hello, Michael!
M: Hi, Sarah!
W: Are you attending the conference tomorrow morning at the Shelton Hotel
M: Yes, are you
W: Yeah, but when I arrived home five minutes ago, I found that my car wouldn’t start. And John is in Brighton on business.
M: Do you know what’s wrong with the car
W: I’m not exactly sure. I think there’s a problem with the engine. I wonder if you could give me a ride to the hotel tomorrow morning.
M: Sure, when shall I be at your place
W: Well, what about eight o’clock From my place to Shelton, we have to drive through the quarters, so we’d better leave early to avoid the traffic.
M: Okay, no problem, it takes twenty minutes to reach your place, so I’ll set off at seven forty. By the way, do you also need me to drive you home tomorrow afternoon
W: No, John will be back then, and he’ll get me home. Thank you, Michael.
M:That’s okay. See you tomorrow.
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Hello, everyone. Today I’ll talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say pronunciation and fluency are the biggest barriers, followed by grammar in effective spoken English. However, most people don’t regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. They’re more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their mispronunciations. So it’s important to first find out the words you miss pronounce. You should listen to experts. By experts, I mean those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes. When listening to them, pay attention to words that sound strange. Strange, because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, check a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult-to-pronounce words and names and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read aloud. Now you’ve got the correct pronunciations of the words. It’s time to practice reading them every day.
