15.How to Improve Your Study HabitsPerhaps your are an average student with average intelligence.You do well enough in school,but you probably think you will never be a top student.(36)GYes,even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work.Here are some tips for you:
1.Plan your time carefully.Make a list of your weekly tasks.Then make a schedule or chart of your time.Fill in committed time such as eating,sleeping,meetings,classes,etc.Then decide on good,regular times for studying.(37)FIt's important to set aside time for relaxation,hobbies,and entertainment as well.Furthermore,it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have adequate time for both work and play.
2.Find a good place to study.Choose one place for your study area.It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library,but it should be comfortable,and it should not have distractions.When you begin to work,you should be able to concentrate on the subject.
3.(38)BListening to what the teacher says in class means less work later.Sit where you can see and hear well.Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says.
4.Study regularly.(39)CReview important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about.If you review your notes and textbook regularly,the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer.Regular review leads to improved performances on test.
5.Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.The world won't end if you don't pass a test,so don't worry excessively about a single test.Tests provide more than grades.(40)E
A.Be volunteer to raise questions.
B.Make good use of your time in class.
C.Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.
D.Those who make the best of their time study with more ease.
E.They also let you know what you need to spend more time studying on.
F.Of course,studying shouldn't occupy all of the free time on the schedule.
G.This is not necessary the case,however.You can receive better grades if you want to.