How to Create Good Study Habits for Exams

With good study habits, you'll be able to reduce your stress and take tests and exams with confidence. You can create good study habits for exams by learning your course material.

Read the course materials and texts. You should have a textbook for each course, and your teacher could also assign (指定) other books or articles for you to read. 【小题1】 Good study habits require that you read all of the assigned texts.

【小题2】   write down the key points and topics you want to further research later while learning. Then it's a good idea to go through your notes and try to fill in any gaps where you missed items or didn't quite understand. As you study for your exams, look up any information that isn't clear to you so that you can get more information.

Make yourself flash cards. Flash cards are a great way to study your material, especially vocabulary, key points, and lists. 【小题3】 you could use an online tool like Quizlet or Kahoot to create flashcards and practice quizzes.

Make mind maps. Mind maps are graphical illustrations (插图) of your topic and a great memory tool to use, especially during exams. For example, you can create a web connecting the ideas you're studying, or create a doodle based on your notes. 【小题4】

Ask someone to quiz you. 【小题5】   You can create example questions for them to ask you, have them question you from the review, or let them question you from your notes. This will show you if you need to review any topics before the actual exam.

With schools close in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak,most children must now be home schooled. Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning?

Nicola Anderson—Head of Customer Support at the UK’s leading online tutoring service MyTutor, provides new, up-to-date tips to hearten parents at this difficult time and advises how they can structure their children’s days.

One is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day. Ms Anderson said: “ Children of all ages do well on routine and boundaries. Schools provide this in abundance and most children will feel secure and happy if they can follow a similar timetable for their homeschooling. ”

Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said: “The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window,to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light. Some children find it comfortable and helpful to have quiet, instrumental music playing in the background to help them to focus,but this isn’t for everyone. ”

Using technology to help with your children’s learning is also advised. Many schools are offering online classes and resources to help and companies are reducing or even not charging their fees during this time.

It is also important to keep physical exercise as a part of your routine. Joe Wicks,otherwise known as The Body Coach, has been keeping kids healthy with daily 10-minute workouts for children on his Youtube channel. Ms Anderson said: “ It can be anything from running around the garden,walking the dog,a game of football or dancing around your living room!”

Each year, millions of people go abroad to work, study, or travel. It’s a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world! You’re probably hoping to make new friends and learn about the culture in your host county, everything from attitudes and beliefs to social customs and popular foods. 【小题1】

Homesickness, stress, fear, and confusion are all symptoms of culture shock. 【小题2】 It’s OK to have those feelings, but the following are some tips to help you handle the challenges that you will face.

※ Don’t expect to be perfect.

You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock, especially since you probably spent so much time preparing for your trip. No matter how much information you read, or how well you speak the host language, it is natural to feel upset sometimes. 【小题3】

※ Have an open mind.

It’s certainly OK to feel frustration or confusion in your new surroundings. 【小题4】 Don’t think of the host as a better man or a worse man — just a different man. You’ll be more willing to try new things.

※ Participate.

This is obvious, but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isn’t good enough. 【小题5】 Don’t worry about making mistakes; people in your host country will generally be very understanding and willing to help if you have questions.

Your experience abroad is a unique and special time in your life, one that you’ll never forget. If you follow our suggestions, you’ll be able to handle it well, and have a wonderful time. Good luck.