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When learning foreign languages such as English, many students spend hours doing grammar exercises and watching shows in their target language. However, a great number of them don't realise that working on vocabulary is just as important when it comes to success in learning in a foreign language.

Vocabulary is the most important because it is the basis of all languages. It is the building blocks that we can use to express our thoughts and ideas and understand others. As British linguist David A. Wilkins said, "Without grammar, very little can be conveyed; without vocabulary, nothing can be conveyed." Even if we barely know a language and have zero grasp of grammar, we can still communicate. For example, pointing at a chocolate pastry in a French bakery and saying the few simple words 'pain au chocolat' with a friendly smile and you will still get what you need.

Vocabulary knowledge is also a significant factor in reading comprehension. The connection between vocabulary size and second language attainment through reading has been widely researched over the years. For instance, a 2010 study that discovered that a surprising difference of 64% in students' reading score was due to vocabulary size. We see similar evidence in listening skills. Clearly, if you have never seen or heard a particular word in a second language, it will be much harder to recognize and decode the sounds and understand the meaning of that word.

With a large vocabulary, you will also find it much easier to express yourself when you are writing or speaking. This is because you can select from a wider array of words and you will be able to be more precise when you are conveying a thought, feeling, event or idea. Therefore, knowledge of vocabulary is widely considered to be perhaps the most crucial element when it comes to person's ability to speak and write in a foreign language.

Question 27. The word "them" in paragraph 1 refers to________        

        A. languages        B. exercises        C. shows        D. students

Question 28. According to the passage, all of the following are benefits of having a large vocabulary EXCEPT_________

A. improving reading comprehension in a second language

B. making learning grammar less important when communicating

C. enhancing the ability to understand spoken words in a second language

D. allowing for more precise communication in both writing and speaking

Question 29. The word "significant" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_______

        A. trivial        B. prominent        C. typical        D. severe

Question 30. The word "array" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by_______

        A. range        B. zone        C. limit        D. section

Question 31. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Having a wide vocabulary makes it more difficult to express ideas when speaking or writing

B. With an extensive vocabulary, expressing thoughts while writing or speaking becomes simpler.

C. Using fewer words makes it more difficult to explain complex ideas in writing or conversation.

D. A small vocabulary helps you communicate your thoughts more clearly when writing or speaking.

Question 32. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. It is clearly difficult for you to decode the sounds in words you have never heard or seen before.

B. Many studies have discovered a surprising connection between vocabulary size and reading score.

C. With a large vocabulary, you can express your thoughts, feelings, or ideas with greater precision.

D. Many consider knowledge of vocabulary to be the most important factor in writing and speaking.

Question 33. In which paragraph does the writer mention the importance of vocabulary for reading comprehension?

        A. Paragraph 2        B. Paragraph 3        C. Paragraph 4        D. Paragraph 1

Question 34. In which paragraph does the writer highlight the role of vocabulary in expressing oneself when speaking or writing?

        A. Paragraph 3        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 1        D. Paragraph 4

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