短文填空．根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺。
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by        books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the         with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just        a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He’s    of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes     we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English.          you know him or not is not important when there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your         English. Remember, the        you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make. Easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.