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BEFORER READING:

1. Read the Chinese translation first.

2. Read the English text aloud to yourself.

3. Underline words you don't know.Try to guess the meaning of the words.

DURING READING:

1. Listen to the English part as much as possible.

2. Don't try to understand every word. Listen for the main idea.

3. Repeat words and phrases aloud,

AFTER READING:

1. Check the words you underlined in the dictionary.

2. Read the passage again aloud to yourself.

3. Plan a time to listen to it again.