As we all know, reading can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary. However, one thing that needs to be pointed out is that for busy students, quality matters more than quantity, or it’ll be a waste of time. And here comes the question: how can they find the right reading materials promptly? In recent years, a learning method has become popular among students. The learning method was born from a WeChat Mini Program, where you can find lots of reading materials for students of different levels and grades.

The learning method can improve both students’ reading ability and vocabulary. It can benefit you before, while, and after reading. Here are some most important aspects to keep in mind when you use the Mini Program and the method.

First, a full-text recording is provided. It’s designed to improve your listening ability. You can listen both before and after reading. Before reading, it’s advisable to listen with questions and try to grasp the main idea of the passage. After reading, listening can be a good way to gain a deep understanding. Then, the online dictionary and notebook are offered too. If you want to look up a word, just click on the word. Then the Chinese meanings will appear. You can also add the new words to your online notebook and go over later. After reading, there are things that must be done: checking the answers and understanding why. The point here is that you can work on your weakness through “similar exercises recommendation”. After reading, you can also pick up vocabulary and improve your grammar through the given words and sentences. And 3-5 sentences are chosen for you to practice your spoken English as well...

So, with so much being said, what’s the WeChat Mini Program on earth? Search “英语时文阅读” on your Wechat, then you can find it and use the method above. Its daily updates make the latest articles available to readers!

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1.What can you do when encountering new words while reading on the Mini Program?

A Look them up in the print dictionary.

B Ask the teacher or classmates for help.

C Search for their meanings on the Internet.

D Click the word on the screen with your finger.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段的“If you want to look up a word, just click on the word. Then the Chinese meanings will appear.”可知，阅读中遇到不会的单词，可以直接在屏幕上点击查看单词的中文翻译。故选D。

2.Which ability can be improved through the method above?

A The listening ability.

B The speaking ability.

C The reading ability.

D All of A, B and C.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第二段的“can improve both students’ reading ability”和第三段的“It’s designed to improve your listening ability.”“work on your weakness through ‘similar exercises recommendation’”及“to practice your spoken English as well”可知，阅读前带着问题听，可以练习听力、锻炼概括文章大意的能力；答题后及时查看答案解析，订正错误答案，纠正答题思路，练习题目旁边的相似题型推送，让阅读训练可以更有目标、更有针对性地攻克自身在阅读中的弱项，从而提高阅读能力；每天3-5句口语跟读，系统自动评分，对比差异，多次模仿纠正发音，提高口语能力。故选D。

3.How often does the Mini Program update articles?

A Every day.

B Twice a week.

C Twice a month.

D Once a week.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据最后一句“Its daily updates make the newest articles available to readers!”可知，小程序每日更新，内容新鲜且及时。故选A。

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A Materials used for listening practice.

B A useful way to learn English.

C The importance of vocabulary.

D A way to find reading articles.

解析：选B。B主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一种帮助轻松提升英语阅读听说的方法。故选B。