Paul Smith: Hello, everyone. Today
let’s talk about study performance. Perhaps you are an average student with
average intelligence that you will never become a top student. This is not
necessarily the case, however. In my opinion, our concentration on studies is of
most importance to us. Concentrating on our studies, everyone is likely to be a
top student without additional work. Now it’s for each of you to discuss how we
manage it. Carol: From my personal
experience, the planning of time is of the greatest importance. We must make a
list of our weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of the time. Fill in
committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on
good, regular times for studying. Good planning will make you more aware of how
you spend your time. Furthermore, it will enable you t9 plan your activities so
that you have ad equate time for both work and play.
Siemon: As to me, it is important to develop a good
attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned
about a subject. So don’t worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide
grades, but they also let us know that we need to spend more time studying, and
they help make our new knowledge permanent.
Laura: I do think that study place is critical in our
study. A good study area is supposed to improve our study efficiency. It may be
a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be
comfortable, and it should not have distractions. When you begin to work, you
should be able to concentrate on the subject.
Davis: I think regularity matters a lot. In class, we
should listen carefully to what the teacher says, go over the notes as soon as
possible after class and review important points mentioned in class as well as
those we remain confused about. This will help us understand the class better.
If we review the notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more
meaningful and you will remember it longer. Now match each of
the persons (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement. Note: there
are two extra statements. Statements [A] To ensure your study
efficiency, you should choose a good study area. [B] If you set your mind on
your studies, you’ll become a top one. [C] Regularity plays nothing more than
anything in studies. [D] Regularity plays an critical role in our
studies. [E] Your school performance depends on your study habits. [F] We
should develop a good attitude towards tests. [G] It’s important to have a
good planning of our school time Siemon