Dictation instructions
Listen to the following passage,altogether the passage will be read to you four times.
During the first reading,which will be read in normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.
For the second and third reading,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 seconds.
The last reading will be read at normal speed again.And during this time,you should check your work.
You will then be given two minutes to check through work once more.
Please write the whole passage on answer sheet two.
Now listen to the passage.No.50 how to improve your Spoken English?
Many English learners have found that speaking is the most difficult aspect of learning English.
They seem to know the basic English language structures, but feel awkward and embarrassed in situations where a conversation in English is needed.
This does not mean that those learners are unable to organize their ideas in English.
The problem lies in their lack of confidence and practice.
They are afraid of making mistakes and losing face.
The best way to improve your speaking is to build up confidence in yourself and open your mouth whenever you get the chance.
Everyone makes mistakes when he or she is learning a language.
Don't be shy. Only by speaking more can you speak better English.