Maybe you are an average student.You probably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessarily so, however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here is how:
1)Plan your time carefully.When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do.After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time.First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc.Then decide a good regular time for studying.Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
2)Find a good place to study.Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials.No games, radios, or television!When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
3)Make good use of your time in class.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.Really listening in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
4)Study regularly.When you get home from school, go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.This will help you understand the next class.If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
5)Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.They help you remember your new knowledge.The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be overly worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your studying.You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
(1)
According to the text, a schedule may not include ________.
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A.
a list of things that you have to do
B.
what we have to do every day
C.
enough time for entertainment
D.
something that will happen unexpectedly
(2)
A good place for study should be a place where ________.
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A.
everything needed is available at hand
B.
a writing desk is in the corner of a room only
C.
nothing is there except your study materials
D.
it is comfortable to stay
(3)
“Take advantage of class time”doesn't include ________.
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A.
paying attention to what the teacher says carefully
B.
making a note of something important
C.
following the teacher all the time
D.
listening to the teacher attentively
(4)
The last sentence in Tip Five suggests ________.
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A.
tests are the most necessary part in your study
B.
take tests as a friend in need in your study
C.
the world will come to an end unless you pass all tests
D.
never let tests trouble you in your study
(5)
Which of the following is NOT true?
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A.
Reading materials in your textbook before class will help.
B.
In the writer's opinion, there are five methods for your study.
C.
It is necessary to go over your notes at home.
D.
There are many other methods besides those mentioned.
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(1)
Where do white-water rafting tours start?
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A.
Travertine Falls.
B.
The Grand Canyon.
C.
Diamond Creek.
D.
Grand Canyon West.
(2)
Which of the following is TRUE about the trip?
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A.
Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes.
B.
You will get $20 back if you are not satisfied.
C.
The trip is free of charge for children under 2.
D.
Online booking has a better offer all year round.
(3)
It can be learned from the text that _________.
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A.
the guides can help you learn sailing
B.
the Grand Canyon is well-known for its history
C.
the helicopter transportation can save you three hours’ time
D.
the cost includes snack, drinks and lunch
(4)
What is the purpose of the text?
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A.
To attract people to the sights.
B.
To explore the Hualapai culture.
C.
To explain how to make a rafting trip.
D.
To introduce the history of the Colorado River
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Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries.Here is some information you may need.
(1)
According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost ________.
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A.
from $6,000 to $8,000
B.
from $3,500 to $8,000
C.
anything from $3,500
D.
no more than $7,000
(2)
Most of the students had their trips organized by ________.
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A.
EF Foundation
B.
AFS
C.
Rotary International
D.
SCCE
(3)
The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include ________.
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A.
Susan Lane and Sara Small
B.
Linda Marks and David Links
C.
Tom Jennings and Linda Marks
D.
Susan Lane and Tom Jennings
(4)
As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become ________.
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A.
independent and adaptable
B.
determined and independent
C.
selfish and defensive
D.
defensive and determined
(5)
If a student wanted to take part in a foreign exchange program, but had not enough money, then the best place would be ________.