13．Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways．（36 ）B．Second，your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test．Third，note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest．
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report．（37）D．Whenever or however you take notes，keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process． （38 ）C．
The following methods may work best for you．
•Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it．
•Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts．
•Write your notes in your own words．
•（39）G
•Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written．
As you take notes，you may want to use your own shorthand （速记）．When you do，be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time． （40 ）E．
A．There are three practical note-taking methods．
B．First，the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it．
C．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes．
D．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes．
E．Otherwise，you may not be able to read your notes later．
F．You must write your notes on separate paper．
G．Use words，not complete sentences．
分析 本文讲述了做好笔记的好处和方法．
解答 36-40 BDCGE
36．B 推断题 根据本空后的"Second…Third…"可知，此处说的是"首先…"，故B项符合语境．
37．D 推断题 根据本空前的"You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report．"可知，此处是说你也想要有一些自己的记笔记的方法，故D项符合语境．
38．C 根据本空前的"Whenever or however you take notes，keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process．"可知，记笔记是一个选择性的过程，你必须决定记下哪些重要的信息，故C项符合语境．
39．G 本空的前后讲的是做好笔记的建议，用单词而不是完整的句子也是一个建议，故G项符合语境．
40．E 根据本空前的"be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time．"可知，此处是说你要明白你用的符号的意思，否则以后你会弄不清楚自己所记的内容，故E项符合语境．
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