There have been a lot of ways of acquiring knowledge. And the number is increasing unexpectedly owing to the popularization of modern mass media.

　　However, reading books has always been the major and convenient approach to knowledge. One may acquire most of his knowledge through reading books, since they can be carried easily and read leisurely everywhere at any time. Another equally important means of acquiring knowledge is through practice, especially learning from others. It is unlikely for a person to get all-round knowledge by merely reading books. As a matter of fact, genuine knowledge comes from practice.

　　Although books and practice are indispensable to the enrichment of one's knowledge, other means shouldn't be turned aside. With the development of IT industry, people tend to hunt for knowledge by means of Internet. Internet is changing people's traditional approaches to knowledge. It has found its way into every field of the world.

　　Many people study English today, as English is widely used around the world. We can find many institutions that are out of school for English study. Learning English has become a trend, everybody wants to obtain the ability of speaking English. There are many ways to learn English well, first, watching American movies and TV series. It is a good way to have access to the local language, you can hear the original accent, sometimes, what the teacher tells you is not the right thing. Second, speak English as can as possible. Never be shy of saying English, the language is useful only you speak, everybody is not perfect, we have the right to make mistakes, so when you are laughed at by others, never mind it and let it go. Someday you can possess the ability of speaking perfect English.

　　今天很多人学习英语，因为英语被广泛应用。我们可以找到很多学校以外的机构来学习英语。学习好英语的方法有很多，第一，看美国电影和电视剧。这是一个接触本地语言的好方法，你可以听到原始的口音，有时候，老师教的不一定就是正确的。第二，尽可能地多讲英语，不要害羞，只有当你讲，英语才有用，人无完人，我们有犯错误的权利，所以，当你被人取笑的时候，不要介怀。总有一天拥有讲好英语的能力。