In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Making New Friends
Nowadays, a lot of students study at universities far from their home. Some of them are from small towns who moved to cities to study. These students live far from their family and friends. Universities organize welcome parties for new students. Universities require them to attend such parties, and by doing so new students can meet new friends from the same university.
According to the passage, how can new students meet new friends from the same university?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
School Contests
Nowadays, a lot of schools encourage students to join different school contests. Teachers, together with school clubs, organize different contests. They make sure that these contests are helpful to students. One of the most common school contests is the speech contest. Students develop their skills and abilities through such contests, and in this way they can be more confident and active in class.
According to the passage, how can students be more confident and active in class?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Personal Information
Nowadays, a lot of people use social networking sites. They usually share their thoughts and ideas on these websites. However, some of them do not notice that they have already shared too much of their personal information. People should be more careful when sharing such information on the internet, and in this way they can keep their personal information safe.
According to the passage, how can people keep their personal information safe?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Sports Skills
Nowadays, a lot of schools are giving importance to students’ sports skills. These schools offer a lot of sports programs to students. They organize sports training for different sports like basketball, baseball, and soccer. Because of this, more and more students are becoming interested in sports. Students should participate in such training, and by doing so they can improve their sports skills.
According to the passage, how can students improve their sports skills?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Computer Tablets
Nowadays, some schools do not use books and notebooks in class. Instead, they let their students use computer tablets because they are more convenient. Students can record their lectures without writing down notes. They can also search for the information they need easier and faster. Students should use such tablets in class, and in this way they can study better.
According to the passage, how can students study better?
