Fill in the blanks without referring to the original text. Then check your answers against the original. After that, read the passage aloud until you can say it from memory. These experiences taught Li an important 1) about learning English well: You 2) to be brave. Never be afraid of making 3) . You have to dare to learn the language—you can’t just 4) in your own room and only study 5 ) ,You have to go and 6) to people and listen to them speak.