Question

【题目】What problems do you have with your study? Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. __【1】_

Study Techniques

You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use for another purpose. __【2】_ Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary.

_【3】__ Finish one thing before beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.

Test-taking Skills

All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty of rest is very important. This means: do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.

__【4】__ Doing some form of exercise every day will also improve your concentration. Eat healthy food too.

When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. __【5】__

A. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.

B. Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface.

C. If so, use these tips to help you.

D. Be realistic and don’t try to complete too much in one study period.

E. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax.

F. You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.

G. Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】E

【3】D

【4】G

【5】A

【解析】

试题分析：注意力不集中既影响学习能力又影响考试成绩，作者就怎样集中注意力给了我们一些建议。

【1】C 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上文讲学习考试中遇到的具体问题，尤其是注意力不集中影响学习能力和考试成绩。这是提出问题，C项“如果这样，下面建议会帮助你。”引出下文的解决方法，承上启下，故选C。

【2】E 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句讲要选择合适的学习地点，目的是学习不是其他。E项“如果你坐在沙发上学习，大脑就会认为该休息了。”是对上句的具体解释，故选E。

【3】D 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。下文讲完成一件事再开始另一件，不要同时做几件事。D项“现实一些，不要在同一学习阶段完成太多。”与下文一致，故选D。

【4】G 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。下句讲锻炼可以提高注意力，G项也讲锻炼能缓解压力，与本段意思一致，故选G。

【5】A 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲考试时集中注意力的具体做法，A项“不要注意别人只注意自己的试卷就可以了。”符合本段内容，故选A。