Make Learning Easier with Study Skills 掌握学习技能，让学习更轻松

刘少桃编译

Most people think of study skills as something students use when studying for a test. But that is only half right： these key skills are for so much more than just tests！ When used regularly， these techniques can help students learn and retain information better so that tests becomes less stressful.

大多数人认为学习技能是学生在备考时使用的东西。但这只对了一半：这些关键技能不仅仅用于测试！如果经常使用，这些技巧可以帮助学生更好地学习和记住信息，从而减轻测试的压力。

Beat test stress

战胜测试压力

Tests are a major part of school but can also be a significant source of stress. Solid study skills help students manage that stress. However， study skills are often not taught in school， which is why students find preparing for tests so challenging. Students either figure out ways to study on their own or turn to experts for help.

测试是学校生活的重要组成部分，但也可能是压力的重要来源。扎实的学习技能有助于学生应对压力。但是，学习技能通常不是在学校被教会的，这就是为什么学生们觉得准备测试很有挑战性。学生们要么找到自己学习的方法，要么向专家寻求帮助。

Having reliable study skill is essential to help students get organized， stay focused， retain information correctly， and beat procrastination.

拥有可靠的学习技能对帮助学生理清思路、保持专注、正确记住信息以及克服拖延症有至关重要的作用。

Make learning simpler with study skills

通过学习技能让学习变得更简单

Study skills-the techniques students use in class， when doing homework， or preparing for a test～help make learning and remembering information easier.

学习技能——学生在课堂上、做作业或准备测试时使用的技巧有助于学习和记忆信息。

Using these skills becomes simpler and more natural with practice： the more students develop them， the easier learning becomes. In fact， practicing daily can help students boost memory skills， reduce test stress， and feel motivated and confident. But best of all， when used regularly， they can help students become more organized in all areas of their education.

通过实践，使用这些技能会变得更简单、更自然：学生掌握的技能越多，学习就越容易。事实上，每天练习可以帮助学生提高记忆技能，减轻测试压力，并感到积极和自信。但最重要的是，如果经常使用，它们可以帮助学生在各个领域的教育学习变得更有条理。

3 Tips to make studying easier

让学习更轻松的3个小贴士

Make test prep and learning easier with these tips：

通过以下技巧，让备考和学习变得更容易：

1.Avoid cramming： divide subject material over the available study days.

避免死记硬背：在可用的学习日内分配主题材料。

2.Create a study plan to reduce anxiety and feel more in control.

制订一个学习计划以减少焦虑，让自己更有自制力。

3.Explain the material to somebody else to boost comprehension and confidence.

向他人解释材料以提高理解力和增强信心。

Notes：

skill n.技巧，技能reduce v.减少;降低

regularly adv.经常性地motivated adj.有动机的

technique n.技巧confident adj.有信心的

retain n.保留;记住best of all至关重要的

major adj.主要的prep n.准备

significant adj.重要的avoid v.避免

source n.源头;来源cramming n.死记硬背

prepare for...为而准备divide v.划分

figure out找到;找出material n.材料

turn to sb. for help 向某人求助available adj.可行的;可用的

essential adj.极为重要的create v.仓U造

organize v.组织anxiety n.焦虑

focus V.聚焦;专注in control在掌控中

boost memory 提高记忆comprehension n.理解力

Keys to Exercises of Verb Tenses far English

I.1～5ACCBC 6～10AABBC 11-15 CCCBA

IL 1. are 2. has 3. nm 4. gets 5. will come 6. is fishing 7. called; were 8. goes9. was 10. will be

III.1. Turn off the TV and go to bed now.2. How can I get to the railway station？

3. The summer holiday is coming.4. Suzy is going to see her uncle.5.1 found the ruler in the art room.6. My father bought the bike for her yesterday.7. Will you go to see the film with me？8. Did Jack play badminton with you yesterday morning？9. The cat lived in a shop in Scotland.10. The elephant put the baby bird right back in the nest.

IV 1. There are; in 2. are going to 3. will be; rainy 4. are playing 5. did not go;

was 6. Did; see; didn't; saw 7. are going to visit 8. picked up; handed in