Welcome to New Concept English Book 3, Lesson 20. Today we will focus on reading practice to improve your pronunciation, build vocabulary, enhance comprehension skills, and develop reading fluency. Let's begin our learning journey together.
Here is the complete text of Lesson 20, titled Pioneer Pilots. This story tells us about the early attempts to fly across the English Channel in 1908 and 1909. Please read through the text carefully, paying attention to the vocabulary, sentence structure, and overall meaning. We will use this text for our reading practice session.
Now let's practice reading sentence by sentence. I will read each sentence slowly with proper pronunciation and stress patterns. Pay attention to the highlighted words and follow the rhythm patterns shown on the right. Listen carefully to the intonation and try to repeat after each sentence.
Let's focus on the key vocabulary from this lesson. We have important words like pioneer, meaning a person who develops new ideas, prize as an award for achievement, and attempt meaning an effort to achieve something. Notice the pronunciation patterns and how these words are used in context. Practice saying each word clearly and remember their meanings for better comprehension.
Now let's listen to the complete reading of Pioneer Pilots. Pay attention to the natural flow, proper pronunciation, and emotional expression. Notice how the reader uses pauses for emphasis, varies the pace for dramatic effect, and maintains clear articulation throughout. This demonstrates fluent English reading with proper intonation and rhythm patterns.