二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
Every student knows it is important to take notes in class. But the skill of note-taking isn't only used in school. Adults need to take notes in meetings or training sessions for work. So here are some tips to help you __1__ this key skill.
Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem clear, but it's easy to forget. It will help you keep your notes __2__.
Focus on the most important points. Trying to write down __3__ the speaker says will only frustrate (使沮丧) you. It might be impossible.
If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides (幻灯片). Ask if the PowerPoint will be available (可得到的) afterward. If so, you can pay your full attention to __4__ what the speaker says. If not, you can take a picture with a smartphone if the teacher allows. The PowerPoint or a document (文件) with notes may be available before the class or meeting. If so, print it out so you can write notes on it.
Think about whether (是否) you want to take notes by hand or with a computer. Writing notes by hand has been shown to help you remember things __5__. But with a __6__, notes are easier to organize. Maybe it's best to mix the two ways. Write notes by hand first and then type them up as part of your notes. Think about different note-taking ways. If you're a new learner, then drawing a chart or a picture. Another way is to write an outline (大纲) __7__ facts described as examples.
__8__ your notes again after taking them. This will give you the chance to add any information that you didn't write down. It's best to do this as __9__ as possible so that you don't forget anything. This extra review (检查) will also increase (增加) your chances of __10__ what you wrote.
Note-taking is a practical skill, so it's important to practise doing it well.
( ) 1. A. offer
B. provide
C. add
D. develop

() 2. A. clear
B. creative
C. important
D. similar

() 3. A. something
B. nothing
C. everything
D. some things

() 4. A. listening to
B. reading out
C. taking a look at
D. checking over

() 5. A. harder
B. better
C. worse
D. badly

() 6. A. video
B. television
C. radio
D. computer

() 7. A. for
B. with
C. in
D. as

() 8. A. Look through
B. Look for
C. Look after
D. Look around

( ) 9. A. often
B. much
C. soon
D. late