English is a kind of language used widely in the world.In order to know the foreign countries and learn from them,we must master English.And we learn English mainly through reading.So it is an important component to develop reading ability in the English study.For an English learner,only by effective reading training can he master reading skills, thus improving reading speed and the aability of comprehension gradually.

Reading ability in English is one of the most widely valued ability in the world.As to an English learner,whether studying at school or being engaged in scientific research,he must have some reading abilities in English. He cannot acquire the latest information of politics,economy,civilization,science and technologyetc.Until he has read enough books and periodicals as well as documentary materials in English from other countries

1.what is reading

  Reading is an active process,during which the reader tries to understand the meaning of a given text.

2.What is the problem?

  We often find that when we take up a text in a foreign language,we recognize every word but still fail to grasp its meaning. Sometimes in order to understand a textbetter, we need to have a certain amount of background knowledge in some special fields such as sports,music,films,culture,historyetc. Besides,we need to have a knowledge of grammar.By this we can recognize the structure of sentence,even the text.

3.Being an efficient reader

   In order to become an efficient reader,we can do as follows:

   First,we need clear purposes,which means why we read and what we want to get from it.

   Second,we must have adequate knowledge of grammar,sufficient amount of vocabulary.They are just like soldiers and bullets.Without them.how could we win the battle?

  The third we should have background knowledge.This will help us understand the text easily.

  The fourth,we need some reading strategies.We employ different strategies to suit different reading purposes,such as skimming and scanning.

4.Enlarging vocabulary

Fostering reading ability must begin with words.It’s clear that many students have difficulty in vocabulary.That is to say,vocabulary is very important for students to correct understanding of a reading passage.

First,foster students’ability to spell a word correctly.Students must memorize words by understanding the sentence.

Second,master the method of memorizing words.Students can learn words through various

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