Unit 1 Want to know how to improve your grades without spending too much time studying? Does it sound too good to be true? Let's see ... how to improve your study habits. You may be an ordinary student with average intelligence. Your academic performance in school is not bad, but you may feel that you will never be a top student. However, this is not necessarily the case. If you want to get better grades, you can still do it. Yes, even students with average intelligence can become top students without increasing their study burden. The trick is as follows: 1 Arrange your time carefully. Make a list of tasks to be completed every week, and then make a timetable or time allocation diagram. Fill in the time necessary for eating, sleeping, meeting, class, etc. , and then choose the right fixed time to study. Be sure to set aside enough time to finish normal reading and homework. Of course, study should not occupy all the spare time on the schedule. It is important to set aside some time for rest, hobbies and entertainment. This timetable may not solve all your problems, but it will give you a clearer understanding of how you use your time. In addition, this table allows you to arrange various activities and give you enough time to work and play. 2. Find a suitable place to study. Choose a place as your "study area". This can be a desk or chair at home or in the school library, but it should be suitable without interference. When you start studying, you should be able to concentrate on your studies. 3. skim before reading. In other words, before you read an article carefully, read it quickly from beginning to end. When you preview the material, you will have a general understanding of its content and structure. Later, when you officially start reading, you can identify less important materials and omit some chapters to read. Skimming not only doubles your reading speed, but also helps to improve your comprehension. 4. Make full use of class time. Listening carefully in class means less effort in the future. Sit where you can see and hear clearly. Taking notes helps you remember what the teacher said. 5. study regularly. Review your notes early after class. Review the main points mentioned in the class, review the places where you are still confused, and look at the relevant chapters in the textbook that talk about these contents. If you know what the teacher will say the next day, please browse this part of the material first. Doing so will help you understand the next class. If you review your notes and textbooks regularly, you can understand the contents of these materials more deeply and your memory will last longer. Regular review is an effective way to improve exam results. 6. Establish a correct examination attitude. The purpose of the exam is to show your mastery of a subject. If you fail an exam once, the sky will not fall. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about a single exam. Yes, the exam is to evaluate the score, but it also lets you know what you need to study further. In addition, the exam will help you to further consolidate the new knowledge you have learned. There are other ways to help you improve your study. Here are just a few. After you have tried these methods, you may find many other methods. Talk to your classmates about their learning methods and let them share some effective learning methods you have found. Improving your study habits will definitely improve your academic performance.