| [00:18.59] | Dictation instructions |
| [00:21.99] | Listen to the following passage,altogether the passage will be read to you four times. |
| [00:31.76] | During the first reading,which will be read in normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning. |
| [00:39.73] | For the second and third reading,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 seconds. |
| [00:52.81] | The last reading will be read at normal speed again.And during this time,you should check your work. |
| [01:01.10] | You will then be given two minutes to check through work once more. |
| [01:06.51] | Please write the whole passage on answer sheet two. |
| [01:12.01] | Now listen to the passage.No.50 how to improve your Spoken English? |
| [01:23.66] | Many English learners have found that speaking is the most difficult aspect of learning English. |
| [01:30.58] | They seem to know the basic English language structures, but feel awkward and embarrassed in situations where a conversation in English is needed. |
| [01:40.95] | This does not mean that those learners are unable to organize their ideas in English. |
| [01:47.44] | The problem lies in their lack of confidence and practice. |
| [01:51.55] | They are afraid of making mistakes and losing face. |
| [01:55.65] | The best way to improve your speaking is to build up confidence in yourself and open your mouth whenever you get the chance. |
| [02:05.53] | Everyone makes mistakes when he or she is learning a language. |
| [02:10.18] | Don't be shy. Only by speaking more can you speak better English. |