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

Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a plan of your time. First, your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying, Don’t forger to set enough time for entertainment. A weekly plan may not work out all your problems, but it will push you to realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study place. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No game, radio, or television!

Make good use of your time. Listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school. go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. This will help you understand the next class.

Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The word won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be overly worried.

【小题1】How many ways of becoming a good student are mentioned in the passage?
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【小题2】Is it a good plan if you spend all your time studying?
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【小题3】What should you keep on your desk in order to concentrate on your subject?
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【小题4】How do you make good use of your time in class?
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【小题5】What does the word “they” mean in the last paragraph?
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