Books have a beginning, a middle and an end. 【小题1】 To properly read a book, you should pay attention to its importance. For non-fiction books, it is important to read text in its entirety but think about only the major points the author is trying to express.

Choose a well-lit and quiet place to read your book. 【小题2】 You are more likely to concentrate on the words on the page if you are not affected by noises or other things.

Decide how much time you want to devote to the reading. You may want to adjust this time allotment according to how long and difficult the reading material is. 【小题3】

【小题4】 If you own your book, use note-taking symbols in the paragraphs. For example, if you find something that is important, put a star or a few words next to it. If you are unsure of something and it needs more research, put a question mark next to it.

Write answers to questions at the end of your reading and give definitions of important terms. For every 100 pages of text you should have at least three to five pages of written notes. 【小题5】 If you are using a computer to take notes, don’t copy and paste text from your reading.