VOA慢速：如何流利说英语

Speaking Fluently

慢速 | 高考 易 | 470词 | 4min35s

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Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. According to the text, what is meant by “input” in the context of learning English?

A. Writing English essays.

B. Practicing grammar exercises.

C. The language you listen to and read.

D. Translating from your native language.

Q2. What does the text suggest is a common obstacle to becoming fluent in English?

A. Lack of reading materials.

B. Fear of making grammar mistakes.

C. Inability to write essays.

D. Not enough translation practice.

Q3. What practice method is recommended for improving speaking fluency through listening and speaking in real-time?

A. Watching English movies.

B. Engaging in language partner exchanges.

C. Doing grammar exercises.

D. Reading English literature.

Q4. According to the text, what can help learners organize their ideas and remember vocabulary?

A. Writing about the topics.

B. Speaking about the topics.

C. Listening to conversations.

D. Translating the topics.

Q5. According to the text, how does storytelling benefit language learners?

A. It improves their ability to memorize vocabulary.

B. It helps them write better essays.

C. It teaches them how to structure arguments.

D. It helps them learn expressions and grammatical forms.

Q6. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To provide comprehensive grammar rules for learners.

B. To discuss how to achieve fluent English speaking.

C. To explain the importance of translation in language learning.

D. To emphasize the role of reading in learning English.

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

Speaking Fluently

Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Aaron Ali in Sudan about how to become a fluent speaker.

Question

Dear Teacher,

I have been learning English since 2010, but I can’t speak English fluently, even now. Could you tell me how to get my English fluent?

Answer

Thank you for writing to us, Aaron Ali. I’m happy to answer this question. To help you reach your goal, consider the following two questions:

1. What is making it difficult for you to become fluent?

2. Are you getting the input and practice with English that you need? (Q1) Input means the language that you listen to and read.

Being fluent does not mean speaking a language without any mistakes. Instead, fluency is the ability to speak without stopping too much. It is also the ability to speak about a large number of issues.

Try to identify what is preventing you from being fluent. (Q2) Maybe you worry about making grammar mistakes. Maybe pronunciation problems slow you down. Perhaps you simply might not know enough words. Or, you might need more confidence, or belief in yourself. If that is the case, our Learning English article linked here gives advice for gaining more confidence in your speaking.

Two things to know

People generally need two things to become fluent. The first thing they need is to know a lot of words and expressions. You should listen to and read English that you can mostly understand but that also helps you learn a few new expressions at a time.

Remember, you can be fluent even if you make many grammar mistakes. But you cannot speak fluently if you do not know enough words and expressions.

The second thing learners need is a lot of practice speaking in different kinds of situations.

(Q3) Try to find an English-speaking partner and practice often. Online sites can help you find a language partner. You can have a conversation with this person over a mobile phone or computer. And this Learning English article gives advice for great language exchanges.

Other suggestions

Practice speaking about particular topics. For example, if you are interested in health and exercise, learn the words and expressions connected to that topic. Next, try to write about it. (Q4) Writing can help you organize your ideas and remember vocabulary. Last, practice speaking about the topic, using the special vocabulary you have learned.

(Q5) Storytelling is another way to practice. It helps you learn expressions and grammatical forms. Tell a story many times. That will help you feel what it is like to speak fluently.

grammatical adj. 语法的；文法的

Reading out loud is another way to practice, and the video and article linked here gives advice about doing that.

Finally, our How to Pronounce series shows you how to say common phrases quickly and easily.

Part III. KEY

Q1. C.细节题。题目出处为“Input means the language you listen to and read.”意为：“输入指的是你听到和读到的语言材料。”因此答案为C。

Q2. B.细节题。题目出处为“Maybe you worry about making grammar mistakes.”意为：“也许你担心犯语法错误。”因此答案为B。

Q3. B.细节题。题目出处为“Try to find an English-speaking partner and practice often.”意为：“尝试找到一个讲英语的伙伴并经常练习。”因此答案为B。

Q4. A.细节题。题目出处为“Writing can help you organize your ideas and remember vocabulary.” 意为：“写作可以帮助你组织想法并记住词汇。”因此答案为A。

Q5. D.推理题。题目出处为“Storytelling is another way to practice. It helps you learn expressions and grammatical forms.”意为：“讲故事是另一种练习方式。它有助于你学习表达和语法形式。” 因此答案为D。

Q6. B.主旨题。题目出处为文本的整体内容，集中在如何能说出流利的英语口语。因此答案为B。


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