A study has been done at a university.Scientists divided a class into two groups，They made each group take notes（1） different ways.The first group took notes by hand，The second one did it on the computer.The（2） of the study was to find out which method would help the students learn better.The scientists thought Group Two would win.But to their surprise，Group One did a better job.Since you take notes by hand，stick to it!
Good notes can（3） to less stress（压力）when test time comes around.Then how can you improve your note﹣taking skill？The following advice can help you.
Firstly，try to get yourself ready（4） class begins.Be familiar（熟悉的）with the material that you are going to learn.Make sure you have your notebooks and pens on the desk.
Secondly，take notes wisely while listening in class.Many students become
（5） taking notes and they may fail to follow the teacher.So it is important to know when to take notes.And remember to write down the key words and use shorthand（速记法）if necessary.
Thirdly，check your notes after class.You can add some details（细节）yourself first.If there is still something missing，compare your notes with（6） .Do it with those who take notes carefully.These checks will also（7） your chances of understanding what you've written.
Try the advice above.When you can take notes（8） than before，you will find your lessons easier and more enjoyable.
Last summer I got the chance to spend a month helping out in a hospital in Africa． I had one year left at school， and I was（1） （interest） in studying medicine at university．
It was a month that changed my life．I（2） （introduce） to a world that is very different to mine in so many ways．I was shocked at how poor so many（3） （family） over there are and how difficult their lives can be．But I was also surprised at how positively people spend（4） （they） daily lives．The way they come together and help each other is a real inspiration，and something I think a lot of us here in the UK have forgotten．I think many of us don't realize（5） lucky we are．My work in the hospital was hard． Not only did I spend a lot of time cleaning floors，but（6） I got to spend some time looking after the patients．And I got the chance（7） （talk） to some doctors and ask them about the job．I saw some truly awful things in the hospital，（8） none of them changed my mind about being a doctor．（9） fact， they only made me more determined to do medicine!
When I finish， I know（10） I'm going to do： I want to work for an international organization like the Red Cross． I can't wait to get started．
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Music helps us exercise﹣but why does it have this effect？Experts say there are two main reasons．The（1） is simple：music takes our attention away．When we listen to a song we like，our brains focus on the music．For example，after we exercise（2） 20 minutes，our body might be tired．But we may not feel this immediately（3） we are listening to music．So we can exercise a little longer．
Music also makes us want to move． When we hear dance music， for example， we naturally start to move to the beat． A positive song also puts us in a good mood， so we feel much（4） ．This gives us energy and helps us exercise longer． Music with a quick and continuing beat is good for exercising． "But the music shouldn't be too fast，"（5） Dr. Costas， a famous sports expert． In general， songs in the range of 120﹣140 beats per minute （BPM） are the best．
Road﹣side business has become a hot topic recently． Premier （总理）Li Keqiang once said that road﹣side business can reflect common people's life lively．
Last weekend， 5 college students decided to taste the trade pattern and difficulties of life outside school （1） selling vegetables on the side of the road together．
In the morning，they had to （2） up at 3 o'clock．First，they went to the farm near the city to buy different （3） of vegetables． To reduce （减少） the cost， they learn to bargain （讲价） with the farmers． Then they went back to the city as soon as （4） to take up a street stall（摊位）．At about 6：30 a．m．after putting vegetables in order and nicer ones on top，they began to（5） vegetables．They peddled （吆喝）loudly and actively to attract customers．When the vegetables were not sold out， they gave them （6） to homeless people．Two days （7） ， they earned （挣得） about 300 yuan．
After this unusual experience，they shared their feelings with each（8） ．"We were tired，（9） we gained a lot． Compared with hanging out， such social practice makes us learn （10） difficult it is to make money．" said Wang Wen， who came up with this idea．
Colors and moods（情绪）
Some people believe that colors can influence our moods．（1） ． In fact， colors can change our moods and make us feel happy or sad， energetic （充满活力的） or sleepy． This article explains what colors can do and what characteristics（特点） they represent（代表）．
Energetic colors
When you feel tired or weak， you should wear energetic colors like green． （2） ， as it is the color of nature and represents new life．
Strong colors
If you require strength in either body or mind， red may be of some help to you． Red is the color of heat． It represents power and strong feelings． Wearing red can also make it easier to take action． （3） ．
Calm colors
Have you ever walked into a room and felt relaxed？ It could be because the walls were painted blue． Blue is a calm color． It brings peace to our mind and body． （4） ， so you may say "I'm feeling blue" when you feeling sad．
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Some colors， such as orange and yellow， can make you feel warm． People in cold areas prefer warm colors in their homes to create a warm and comfortable feelings． Orange represents joy． It can cheer you up when you are feeling sad． Yellow is the color of the sun， so it can remind you of a warm sunny day． Yellow is also the color of wisdom （智慧）． Some people prefer this color when they hope for success．
A． Warm colors．
B． Green can give you energy．
C． Blue can also represent sadness．
D． You may wonder whether it is true．
E． Others think that colors can change people's moods．
F． This may help when you are having difficulty making a decision．
Tips for a Tidy Desk
Do you want to keep your desk clean and tidy？ The following tips can help you．
Only keep things you really need on your desk．
Use a bag for any papers to read． Have a penholder for pens and pencils． Besides， you had better have a litter bin near your desk．
Don't keep any drinks on your desk．
Go to the kitchen when you want to have a drink， or keep a drink on a small table near your desk．
Cut down the use of paper．
Try to keep as much information as possible on your computer．Before painting，you can ask yourself，"Do I really need to read this on paper？"
Get a noticeboard for you．
If you really need to keep small pieces of paper， use a noticeboard on the wall． You can check it every day and throw the old notes into the bin．
Clean your desk at the end of every day．
The more often you clean your desk， the easier it will be each time． Choose a time to tidy your desk! If you do it every day， it will only take a few minutes and you can start each new day with a clean and tidy desk．
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Tips for a Tidy Desk |
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Keep things needed on your desk |
●Use a bag for any （1） to read ●Have a penholder for pens and pencils ●Have a litter bin |
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Keep （2） on your desk |
●Have a drink in the kitchen ●Keep a drink on a small table |
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（3） the use of paper |
Keep as much information as possible on the computer |
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Get a noticeboard |
Use a noticeboard （4） ． |
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（5） your desk every day |
Choose a time to tidy |