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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.

大多數(shù)人認為學習技能是學生在備考時使用的東西。但這只對了一半：這些關鍵技能不僅僅用于測試！如果經(jīng)常使用，這些技巧可以幫助學生更好地學習和記住信息，從而減輕測試的壓力。

Beat test stress

戰(zhàn)勝測試壓力

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.

測試是學校生活的重要組成部分，但也可能是壓力的重要來源。扎實的學習技能有助于學生應對壓力。但是，學習技能通常不是在學校被教會的，這就是為什么學生們覺得準備測試很有挑戰(zhàn)性。學生們要么找到自己學習的方法，要么向專家尋求幫助。

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

擁有可靠的學習技能對幫助學生理清思路、保持專注、正確記住信息以及克服拖延癥有至關重要的作用。

Make learning simpler with study skills

通過學習技能讓學習變得更簡單

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

學習技能——學生在課堂上、做作業(yè)或準備測試時使用的技巧有助于學習和記憶信息。

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.

通過實踐，使用這些技能會變得更簡單、更自然：學生掌握的技能越多，學習就越容易。事實上，每天練習可以幫助學生提高記憶技能，減輕測試壓力，并感到積極和自信。但最重要的是，如果經(jīng)常使用，它們可以幫助學生在各個領域的教育學習變得更有條理。

3 Tips to make studying easier

讓學習更輕松的3個小貼士

Make test prep and learning easier with these tips：

通過以下技巧，讓備考和學習變得更容易：

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

避免死記硬背：在可用的學習日內分配主題材料。

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

制訂一個學習計劃以減少焦慮，讓自己更有自制力。

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

向他人解釋材料以提高理解力和增強信心。

Notes：

skill n.技巧，技能reduce v.減少;降低

regularly adv.經(jīng)常性地motivated adj.有動機的

technique n.技巧confident adj.有信心的

retain n.保留;記住best of all至關重要的

major adj.主要的prep n.準備

significant adj.重要的avoid v.避免

source n.源頭;來源cramming n.死記硬背

prepare for...為而準備divide v.劃分

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.極為重要的create v.倉U造

organize v.組織anxiety n.焦慮

focus V.聚焦;專注in control在掌控中

boost memory 提高記憶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