Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school, do you rush from one subject to another?

When things happen so fast, it is easy to get lost of what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.

Self reflection means slowing down and calming (使平静) yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do these self reflections only in their mind. Others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works, depending on your own personal learning.

School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self reflection.

Find a quiet place. You can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections.

Next, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.

Self reflection is important for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to do self reflection, try it now.

53. We do self reflection to ____.

A. have more activities and subjects

B. make things happen faster and better

C. think about what we have learned

D. let our brain have a good rest

54. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Taking notes is necessary when we do self reflection.

B. It’s a good time to do self refection when we finish a unit.

C. Self reflection should be done after class in the school.

D. It’s easy for us to find answers when we do self reflection.

55. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Self Reflection in Mind or Taking Notes?

B. Self Reflection Makes You A Better Learner

C. Why Not Try These Steps of Self Reflection?

D. Find A Good Time and Place for Self Reflection

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　　Barbara, Donald, and Tom came to the railway-bridge.

　　“Look ! ”cried Tom.

　　They saw that a big tree had fallen and was lying right 1 the line. The children looked at each other in horror(恐惧). “That's blocked (堵塞)the line, ”cried Tom. “The 3: 30 2 must be nearly due(预定应到的时间). There will be 3 !”

　　“What can we do?”cried Barbara.

　　“There is a signal(信号)house about half a mile 4 the line,”shouted Tom. “If we run and tell the signalman(信号员), he will 5 the train. ”

　　“Is that the only 6 ?”asked Donald.

　　“Yes. I only hope we'll be 7 ,” called Tom. “Come on ! ”

　　He ran across the bridge, and began to climb down the other bank 8 the railway track (轨). The others followed him. They all ran along the side of the track as quickly as they could.

　　At last they saw the signal house. The signalman was looking out and saw them running 9 the house. He waved and shouted to them,“Get 10 the track at once! There's a train just coming. ”

　　But they ran on, shouting,“The line's blocked! The line's blocked!”

　　“You are only just in time,”cried the signalman when he heard their story. He ran back into the signal house and pulled the levers (杆).

　　A moment or two later the express(快车)came along the line. When the driver saw that the signals were against him, he put on all his brakes to stop the train.

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