Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.
LEARNING VOCABULARY
Do you (1)________ hours trying to memorize lists of words? Do you look (2) ________ in a dictionary the meaning of every word you don't know? If so, you may not be doing yourself a favor. Research suggests that the (3) ________ way of building your vocabulary is by seeing words (4) ________ context and the obvious way to do that is to read as often as you (5) ________. Regular exposure to written English, say 15 minutes every day, will be much (6) ________ useful than working really hard (7) ________ the evening once a week. This is (8) ________ the brain remembers information best when (9) ________ is associated with other information. The more you enjoy reading the more you will read. Pop songs (as long as they are in English) and TV programs will help in the same way. Who says that learning can’t (10) ________ fun?
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.
LEARNING VOCABULARY
Do you (1) spend hours trying to memorize lists of words? Do you look (2) up in a dictionary the meaning of every word you don't know? If so, you may not be doing yourself a favor. Research suggests that the (3) best way of building your vocabulary is by seeing words (4) with context and the obvious way to do that is to read as often as you (5) can. Regular exposure to written English, say 15 minutes every day, will be much (6) more useful than working really hard (7) in the evening once a week. This is (8) time the brain remembers information best when (9) it is associated with other information. The more you enjoy reading the more you will read. Pop songs (as long as they are in English) and TV programs will help in the same way. Who says that learning can’t (10) have fun?