四、阅读表达(第1-3题每题2分，第4题4分，共10分)
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
It is not difficult to learn to speak English. We can use the Internet to learn anything from anywhere. Here are some ways to learn speaking English for free at home.
Listening to English songs
Listening to English songs is the best way to improve your spoken English skills. You can listen to your favorite English songs, and understand the words. Then you try to sing them again and again and in this way it improves your pronunciation(发音).
Learning new words every day
There are new words almost everywhere. Whenever you find a new word, try to write it down in a notebook or diary. Just find the meaning of the word and try to build a sentence by using that new word. You can always keep a dictionary with you to help you find the meaning of new words easily. Read some interesting books or take out a little time for reading English newspapers, magazines or some interesting stories in English and through this way, you will be able to learn many new words.
Recording your voice
Recording your voice can be an easy way to understand how you speak. You can also record your video to understand your expressions when you speak.It can help you understand your pronunciation.You will be able to understand your mistakes when you speak and then you can improve them.It is an effective(有效的)way to improve your spoken English.
There are many effective ways to learn spoken English at home.Practicing these ways can help you a lot with improving your English speaking skills.
34. How can you improve your pronunciation?
35. Why do you need to keep a dictionary with you?
36. Can recording your voice be a difficult way to understand how you speak?
37. Do you think these ways to learn speaking English at home are effective?Why or why not?(Please give two reasons)
答案及解析：
34.You can improve your pronunciation by listening to English songs and trying to sing them, which helps with accent and intonation. Additionally, recording your voice and watching your video can help you understand your mistakes and work on them.
提问是如何提高发音。文章中提到了两种方法：听英文歌曲并尝试跟着唱，以及录音自己的声音。这些方法可以帮助理解并纠正发音错误。
35.You need to keep a dictionary with you to easily find the meaning of new words you encounter. This allows you to expand your vocabulary and understand the context in which words are used.
文章建议携带一本字典，以便查找遇到的新单词的含义。这对于词汇构建和理解非常重要，因此需要携带字典。
36.No, recording your voice is not a difficult way to understand how you speak. It is an easy and effective method that provides immediate feedback on your speaking skills.
文章指出录音自己的声音是了解自己说话方式的一个简单方法，这意味着这并不是一个困难的过程。答案与文章中的陈述相符。
37.Yes, these ways to learn speaking English at home are effective for several reasons:
Firstly, listening to English songs improves listening skills and pronunciation through repetition and mimicry.
Secondly, learning new words every day and using them in sentences helps to build a strong vocabulary and improve language fluency.
文章中提到的方法的有效性得到了支持，文章解释了每种方法如何有助于提高口语技能。答案直接引用了文章中的两个理由来支持这些方法的有效性。第一个理由是通过听歌提高听力和发音，第二个理由是通过每天学习新单词并使用它们来构建词汇和提升语言流利度。
