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Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day
The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up.
Watch movies
“If you see the movie version of your favourite book, you’ re likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it,” says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University. “Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.”
Read magazines
If you want to improve vocabulary, don’t just flip though your favourite magazine, really read it.
Listen to how words sound
Many people won’t remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious(有意识的)and start using it yourself, says Neuman.
Join a book club
“Book clubs are a wonderful strategy( 策略) to learn new words, "says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, it’s also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to.
Listen to the radio
Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don’t miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don’t know.
Pay attention to your surroundings
Next time you walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you’re seeing as much as possible inside your head.
Read, read, read
Even if you don’t stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out(想出) their meanings based on the context.
21. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing?
A.0 B.1. C.2. D.3
22. According to the passage, how will you find some special and unusual books?
A. By listening to the radio B. By joining a book club
C. By walking around D. By watching movies
23. Where does this passage probably come from?
A. A textbook. B. A science report. C. A novel. D. A website.
