2014届湖南高考英语二轮复习专题限时集训：29《阅读填空3》（新课标）.docVIP

专题限时训练(二十九)　[阅读填空(三)] (限时：25分钟) (一) Improving your vocabulary can be done at any age and any level of education. Even college students can benefit from an enlarged vocabulary, which will improve spoken and written communication skills as well as provide a deeper grasp of any language. Often people are encouraged to improve their vocabulary by taking a major test, but it can be done for fun as well. One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is to read more. Reading is clearly linked with a larger vocabulary, especially if you seek out books about topics that arent familiar to you. Non-fiction in a wide variety of fields can improve your vocabulary and general knowledge. Literacy in fiction is also highly beneficial. Another way is to play word games. Games like Scrabble and Boggle will encourage your brain to play with words and letters, as well as learn new ones. If you play Scrabble with an open dictionary, you can encourage people to try out words they might otherwise be afraid of using. Most word games are interactive, so you can enjoy company while improving your vocabulary. A simple way to improve your vocabulary is to use the dictionary. Create flash cards of unfamiliar words and practise them in the train, on the bus, or when you wake up in the morning. Try to practise words in a variety of environments so that you really learn them. If you hear someone using a word you dont recognize, look it up! In addition, you may find a community of individuals with interests like yours. If youre trying to improve your English vocabulary as a native speaker, you may be able to meet up with study partners. If youre learning vocabulary in a new language, you can find people to speak and write with you so that you can improve your skills. (二) Nowadays, video games are becoming increasingly popular among children. Playing video games can be good for children in many ways. For instance, while playing video games, children acquire problem-solving skills and help improv