Maybe you are an average(一般的) student. You probably think you will never be a top student. However, anyone can become better if he or she does his or her best. Here are some tips to help you.

★ Plan your time carefully. You should plan your time for things such as eating, sleeping and dressing. Then make a good, regular time for studying. But don’t forget to set enough time for entertainment.

★ Keep your study quiet and clean. The study should have a desk, a chair and some study materials, but no games, no radio and no television! When you sit down to study, you can put your heart into it. Make good use of your time.

★ Listen to everything that the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

★ After you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss next day, read the material. It will help you study better.

★ Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you know what you are not good at. The world will still go on even if you fail in a test, so don’t be too worried.

1.How many tips are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three.            B．Four.             C．Five.             D．Six.

2.What does the underlined word “study” mean in Chinese?

A．学习             B．研究             C．书房             D．教室

3.Which is a good place for studying?

A．A clean and beautiful place.

B．The place with a computer.

C．The place with a television and a radio.

D．A quiet place with a chair, a desk and some study materials.

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The purpose of a test is to show what you are good at.

B．After class, you should review what you have learned.

C．You should listen to your teacher and take notes carefully in class.

D．When you plan your time, you should think of the time for eating, sleeping and so on.

5.What’s the passage mainly about?

A．How to become a better student.           B．How to plan your time.

C．How to study English.                     D．How to take notes.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.   71  Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.   72  whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.   73  
The following methods may work best for you.
· Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
· Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
· Write your notes in your own words.
·  74 
· Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.   75 
Use words, not complete sentences.
There are three practical note-taking methods.
You must write your notes on separate paper.
Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

 A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspapers. "Last week," said he, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, 1 spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back."

"How did you write your advertisement?" asked one of the listeners, a merchant.

"Here it is," said the man, taking out of his pocket a slip cut from a newspaper. The other man took it and read, "Lost from the City Church last Sunday evening a black silk umbrella. The gentleman who finds it will receive ten shillings on leaving it at No l0 Broad Street."

"Now," said the merchant, "I often advertise, and find that it pays me well. But the way in which an advertisement is expressed is of extreme importance. Let us try your umbrella again, and if it fails, I will buy you a new one."

The merchant then took a slip of paper out of his pocket and wrote: "If the man who was seen to take an umbrella from the City Church last Sunday evening doesn't wish to get into trouble, he will return the umbrella to No. 10 Broad Street. He is well-known."

This appeared in the paper, and on the following morning, the man was astonished when he opened the front door. In the doorway lay at least twelve umbrellas of all sizes and colors that had been thrown in and his own was among them. Many of them had notes fastened to them saying that they had been taken by mistake, and begging the loser not to say anything about the matter.

1. This is a story about_______.

2. "If it fails, I will buy you a new one "suggested that______.

3.The result of the first advertisement was that______.

4.According to the first advertisement, anyone who_____ would receive ten shillings.

Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how.　　

1). Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you can have to do. After making the list, you should make a schedule of your time. First time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time fro 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 from 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 teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what your teachers say.　　

4). Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teachers mentioned in class. If you want to know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material in advance. 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.　　

How to Become A Better Student?

根据短文内容，从下面的A---F选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。

The people below are all looking for a course on Chinese to study. Read the following information about the six courses. Decide which course would be the most suitable for the people mentioned in questions 1～5 and then mark the correct letter (A～F) on your answer sheet. You can choose any letter more than once，and some of the letters may not be chosen.

1．________Mathew majors in media and hopes to understand Chinese broadcasting and TV News and communicate with the Chinese people.

2．________Sarah is a learner of Chinese with a fairly good knowledge of basic Chinese grammar and a vocabulary of 2,500，hoping to improve her Chinese ability in speaking，reading and writing.

3．________Lois majors in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and hopes to improve her ability in translation.

4．________Dennis once has taught himself Chinese and can speak a little Chinese but with poor pronunciation and grammar，hoping to meet the needs of everyday life and study，and understand each other in basic communication through training.

5．________Georgia specializes in the Chinese language and culture at the average. He plans to have a tour in China.

25 classes in total，including various styles such as poems，popular science，political comments and news，about every aspect of everyday life. The texts vary from easy to difficult and combine theory with practice as well as translation and interpretation. About 185 hours are needed. To familiarize the learner with the equivalent (对应的) Chinese expressions of English. To enable them to know usage of Chinese and English words and sentences，cultural differences and the background knowledge.

E．Elementary Spoken Chinese in Business

24 units in all. Chinese words and expressions in business and trade are introduced in the form of vivid situational dialogues，notes and exercises. To enable the learner to master the words and expressions of elementary spoken business Chinese and to communicate with others in trade and business.

F．Chinese Human Geography

Introduction to geographic environment and cultural phenomena in various parts of China，such as natural features，historical backgrounds，religious sites，ancient battle fields，dramas and arts，traditional products，and special food，etc. Through the introduction to historical and cultural sites and scenery，the learner will have a general view about Chinese geography，history，culture and regional features.

Getting away for a short time always seems like a great idea—until you have to pack. But packing won’t be a problem if you keep in mind one simple rule. Whether you’ll be sleeping overnight at a friend’s house，or visiting a relative for a week，the rule is：pack light. Here are some tips to help you pack.