15．How to Become a Top Student
Successful students use different techniques（技巧） to study，which brings them more success．（36）E Here are the four techniques almost all top-performing students use．
They are regular．Almost all successful students study regularly，because they know"what you give is what you get"．If you put in regular hours of studying，then you will learn more and get better grades．（37）C This will help you to study regularly．
They have clear goals．All top-performing students have definite，specific goals．（38）D They motivate（激发） you and drive you to study more．But make sure that you do not get carried away．Set realistic goals which can challenge（挑战） you，but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve．
They study without strain （压力）．Successful students study a lot．But they study without putting strain on themselves．Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time．（39）A Studying should be done in a balanced manner．Take a break for a few minutes，after studying for 30or 45minutes．Relax，walk around your room or house，or drink some water and return to studying．Such short breaks will refresh your brain and you will learn more．
（40）GStudying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it．It's actually very important for you．Studying gives you knowledge and skills that will remain with you for the rest of your life．It gives you the ability to get a job and earn money．And successful students recognize the value of studying well．
A．This creates tension and actually slows down learning and memory．
B．But to score grade A in English，you should make well-planned efforts．
C．Set aside some hours，each day or each week，for studying．
D．Having such goals gives you a purpose to study better．
E．Learn their techniques，and you will also join their rank．
F．They finish their homework on time．
G．They give importance to study．
分析 文章介绍怎样成为尖子生的建议，要有学习目标，学会有计划的学习，了解学习的重要性等．
解答 36-40 ECDAG
36．E 考查句意理解和上下文串联 根据上文，Successful students use different techniques to study，which brings them more success．可知学习他们的技巧，你会加入他们的行列，答案是：E
37．C 考查句意理解和上下文串联 根据上文，．If you put in regular hours of studying，then you will learn more and get better grades．可知每天，每星期都留些时间来学习，答案是：C
38．D 考查句意理解和上下文串联 根据上文，All top-performing students have definite，specific goals．可知所有顶尖的学生都有明确的学习目标，有目标可以让你学得更好，答案是：D
39．A 考查句意理解和上下文串联 根据上文，Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time．可知这会产生出紧张，会让你学习和记忆力变慢，答案是：A
40．G 考查句意理解和上下文串联 根据下文，Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it．It's actually very important for you．可知学习不是因为父母让你做才做的事情，所有他们要知道学习的重要性，答案是：G
点评 在答题中，应首先略读一下短文，了解一下短文的大致意思，然后把几个选项含义理解透，尤其注意意思相近，表达有交叉的选项之间的区别．然后再细读短文，把答案填入合适位置．答题时可以把含义相近的几个选项轮流填入同一处位置，反复阅读，反复体会，找出最佳选项，对于实在没有把握的小题可以留待最后完成
