if tv cartoons don’t provide enough intellectual stimulation, try these tips to improve your vocabulary and
　　impress your friends, or just yourself.
　　如果电视卡通节目未能使你增长多少知识，请试试下面这些小诀窍，以此来扩大你的词汇量，给朋友和自己来
　　个惊喜。
　　step 1: read everything
　　read everything you can get your hands on with a dictionary at hand for unfamiliar words.
　　第1步：无所不读
　　阅读身边可以得到的任何材料，随时带着词典，遇到陌生的单词就要查一查。
　　step 2: look up words every day
　　look up a word in the dictionary each day. once you comprehend usage and correct pronunciation, write it
　　down, and memorize it.
　　第2步：每天都要查词
　　每天利用词典查一个词，一旦明白了其发音和用法，就要把它写下来，并记在脑子里。
　　step 3: note words for later use
　　listen to conversations and jot unfamiliar words in a notepad. look the word up, and use it in conversation.
　　第3步：标注生词，以备后用
　　听对话，在笔记本上记下生词，然后查一下词典，并将其应用于对话中。
　　tips: flashcards with word definitions are a quick way to practice sounds, pronunciations, and meanings.
　　小贴士：制作写有单词意义的单词学习卡是练习发声、读音和掌握单词意义的快速方式。
　　step 4: write sentences
　　write words in a sentence; then read them aloud to retain them.
　　第4步：写句子
　　将学到的单词融入句子中写下来，然后大声朗读，以加深印象。
　　step 5: play word games
　　play word games which build your vocabulary while you’re enjoying competition and having fun.
　　第5步：玩文字游戏
　　玩一下文字游戏吧，它可以使你在娱乐和竞争中增加自己的词汇量。
　　tips: access online resources for daily word challenges and fun vocabulary exercises.
　　小贴士：利用网络资源来接触每天的新单词，做些有趣的词汇练习。
　　step 6: group words by theme
　　group words and meanings specific to fields of interest or themes.
　　第6步：根据主题将单词分类
　　根据不同的主题或个人兴趣将意义不同的单词归类。
　　tips: did you know? reading 15 minutes a day translates into one million words a year.