Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. If so, use these tips to help you.

Study Techniques

You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you.

Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.

Don’t try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes.

Test-taking Skills

　　All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty of rest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.

Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also improve your concentration. Eat healthy food too.

When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.

36．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to he passage?

A.Check the time during the exam at a certain time.

B.Staying up all night and studying is a tiring but effective way

C.You should study in a different place every day, so you don’t get bored.

D.Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.

37. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Time-planning Skills

B.Exercise-doing Skills

C.Pressure-reducing Skills

D.Tips both in Study and Test-taking

38. Which of the following is right according to the passage?

A. Don’t check the time during the test.

B. All your hard work will make sense if you study all night before the test.

C. You’ll concentrate more if there are some pictures in front of you.

D. You can break down the learning tasks and finish one at a time.

39. Which of the following is not included in the tips?

A. Reference books.　　　　

B. Healthy food.

C. Proper timetable.　　　

D. Enough rest

Though X City may not be as well-known for public transportation as some other cities in the country, it does offer buses, the light rail, the subway and taxis to make life without a vehicle possible.

 　 If you’re a college student, there’s an additional resource available -- the X City’s Network. Started in 1999, the Network is essentially funded by the schools, but about 17 percent comes through fundraising. Around 70,000 riders a year use the Network, which runs for the duration of the academic year. Stops are at the various campuses as well as the Town Center, the Inner Harbor, the railway station and the City Square.

　　Students from seven schools like and use the network. Not only is it free and they know exactly what to expect, but also it's a safe ride.

　　If you’ve got a bicycle and are in the mood for some exercise, you can take advantage of several bicycle paths throughout the city. The two main paths are the G Falls path and the J Falls path. The G Falls path starts at Lily Park. The J Falls path runs from Daffodil Park to the railway station, passing by several historic attractions.

　　If you don’t have the patience to wait for the buses or the light rail, or don’t want to have to make several transfers, then you might want to take a taxi. Cabs run up and down the main streets and can be easily found at the Inner Harbor or other such centers of activity. If you’re a little bit out of the way, though, you will probably have to call one of the several cab companies and have them send a cab to your location.

　　Staying in town, neighborhoods all have multiple transportation services if you don’t have a car. You can make various choices to do shopping, to the movies, to baseball games, to museums, to the malls and even to work. So, even if you don’t have a car here, that shouldn’t prevent you from moving easily.

1．We can learn from this passage that X City ______________.

      A．doesn’t provide enough public transportation

      B．is the least popular of all the cities in the country

      C．has a favorable system of transportation

      D．the Network depended mostly on fundraising

2．The Network is available _____________.

      A．to college students                               B．to every citizens

      C．all throughout the year                          D．at all schools

3．We can infer from the passage that bicycle-riding __________.

      A．is better than any other means of transportation

      B．involve people in a kind of physical effort

      C．is limited to the two main paths in the city

      D．will make people happy and cheerful

4．The underlined part “out of the way” may mean______________.

      A．bad manners       B．far away              C．worn out             D．left behind

5．The passage is written for the purpose of____________.

      A．introducing the transportation of X City

      B．encouraging people to use buses and trains

      C．describing how willing people are to move

      D．asking the local government for more funds

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