Read out loud as fast as possible without sacrificing the accuracy of pronounciation.After that,pay attention to the wording of the article
and try to paraphrase part of the article especially the part you like. Taking notes may also be a great way ,depending on your purpose of learning.
Speaking of the matter of enlarging your vocab, I don't think it is necessary to translate English to Chinese. Understanding the meaning of the word in its context is important,and more importantly,bear that context together with that word in mind .
You can make learning English interesting.Good luck