Requirements for English Reading Practice 3 1. Extensive Reading 1) You are supposed to read English newspapers like China Daily, 21 st century,etc. every day. 2) You must finish at least ONE English novel each month. 3) An essay is necessary after you read the novel. 4) You should get prepared to participate in discussions about the the novel you read. 2. Vocabulary 1) You should enlarge your vocabulary by all means. 2) You should have a well-made plan for memorizing new words and phrases. 3) You are suggested to memorize new words according to affixes. 4) It is desirable to read aloud, which is helpful in cultivating language sense and memorizing words.