It is not easy for adult students of English to improve their pronunciation. Unlike children, adults often find it hard to (1) ……………. the way they speak. This is why adult students have more difficulties in developing speaking skills than children. First of all, don’t worry about not having a native-English accent. It’s more important to be able to speak (2) …………, so that people can understand you. Then there are several things that international students of English can do to improve their pronunciation and to learn English well. An English (3) ……………. helps you a lot in that it shows you the phonetic pronunciation of every word, which part of the word is stressed. You can also join an English pronunciation class, or practise speaking and (4) …………… to native-English speakers as much as possible. Watching TV programmes in English is another good way of improving your pronunciation. Above all, the best way to improve your pronunciation is to learn English in an English-speaking country (5) …………… you can learn the language as well as its culture. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. VII. Rewrite the sentences so that it stays the same meaning. (2p) 1. The last time I saw her was in 2005. → I haven’t ………………………………………………………….………………… 2. 'Can you help me wash the dirty dishes' said Tim. →Tim asked me …………………………………………………..…………………… 3. I met the girl in the library. I’ve told you about this girl. → I met the girl ……………………………………………..………………………….. 4. Can you correct this composition for me? --> Would you mind ………………………………………………………………? 5. Although she reads vacancy ads in the newspapers every day, she has not been able to find a job. → In spite of …………………………………………………..………….…………..