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Apart from this question of the time given to pronunciation, there are two other requirements for the teacher: the first, knowledge; the second, technique.
It is important that the teacher should be in possession of the necessary information. This can generally be obtained from books. It is possible to get from books some idea of the mechanics of speech, and of what we call general phonetic theory. But the first and most important part of a language teacher’s technique is his own performance, his ability to demonstrate the spoken language, in every detail of articulation (
发音
) as well as in fluent speaking, so that the student’s talent capacity for imitation is given the fullest scope and encouragement.
16. What does the author actually say about pronouncing foreign languages?
A. Quite a few people are proficient.
B. Few people are reasonably proficient.
C. People realize the importance of pronouncing foreign languages.
D. People tend to spend more time on pronouncing than spelling.
17. According to the author, pronouncing a foreign language is a skill that requires_______.
A. leaving it to take care of itself
B. careful training of a special kind
C. focusing on learners’ own performances
D. obtaining much of the theoretical knowledge
18. Regarding the teaching of English pronunciation, the author has made all the following suggestions EXCEPT_______.
A. to learn from a native speaker
B. to devote some lesson time
C. to demonstrate the spoken language
D. to possess the necessary information
19. In the author’s view, priority should sometimes be given to ______ in the practical teaching.
A. grammar
B. spelling
C. writing
D. pronunciation
20. The language teacher’s own oral performance is particularly important because _________.
A. the students may admire the teacher’s spoken language
B. the students may have a high respect for the teacher’s authority
C. the student’s vision can be widened to the fullest scope
D. the student’s speaking ability can be developed through imitation
II. SPEED
READING
Skim or scan the following passages, and then decide on the best answer and write the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points,1 point each)
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