Comprehension Task 1 - Seven Tips for Test

Comprehension Task1 Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Seven Tips for Test
When you have tests, sometimes you will be very scared because you think you may fail in the test, and you may even be scolded by your parents if you fail. The following tips can help you solve the problem.

1. Before the Test - The first tip is to do revision as much as you can before the test. You, of course, must spend a lot of time to prepare for it. But after studying for about thirty minutes, you need to take a rest or eat something to relax yourself. You should also go to sleep before ten o'clock; if not, you will not have enough energy to answer the questions in the test. The revision that you did the night before will become useless if you cannot recall them during the test.
2. In the Test -The second tip is the way you answer questions in the test. There are usually a lot questions to answer in the test. You have to answer all the questions even though you are not sure of some. But remember that if you are not sure of the answers, do not spend too much time on them. Otherwise you will not have enough time to finish all the questions. Your overall marks will then be affected if you cannot make a good use of your time.
3. Time Control -The third tip is about your time control. Try first to answer the questions that you know best. Use the remaining time to work on the answers you are not so sure of. Always estimate how much time you can spend and work accordingly.
4. Mark Distribution -The fourth tip is about paying attention to the mark distribution. This will help you get high marks. Try to answer the questions that contain more marks if you don't have sufficient time to finish all the questions. Pay more attention and spend more time on the sections that have a higher percentage of grades.
5. Be Calm -The fifth tip is to be calm and not to be nervous. Some students get nervous and they do badly in their test. Some students who are calm in the exams and can usually answer the difficult questions, so they get higher marks. A calm mind can concentrate better. With a clear mind, you can easily recall most information you have studied.
6. Check Answers -The sixth tip is to check your answers when you have finished your test. Every student will make some silly or careless mistakes in the test. You have to check your answers to make sure you have not made the careless mistakes, otherwise marks will be deducted. These silly mistakes can even make you fail!
7. After the Test - The final tip is what to do when you know the result of the test. Try not to be too sad if you fail or get low marks. You should learn from mistakes. Recall your experience. Reflect on the bad ones so you won't make the same mistakes next time. When you get good marks, don't be too proud or boastful because that may upset people and you will lose friends. Also you may get lower marks in the next exam because you think you are the best and do not need to try hard.

Follow these seven tips. They provide you with some useful ideas to perform well in the test. I am sure you can improve your marks if you follow the advices!

1. Why are some students scared of the tests or exams?
Ans.) Students are scared of the tests because if they fail the tests, their parent will scold them.

2. What should students do when they study and revise for the test or exam?
Ans.) They should do revision as much as they can. They should also take a rest after every 30 minutes of study. They should also go to sleep early the night before the test.

3. What are the reasons that student should answer all the questions?
Ans.) If students answer all the question even they are not sure of the answer, they will have a chance to gain more marks. In other words, if they don't answer all questions, their overall mark will be affected.
4. How can students control their time in the exam or test?
Ans.) To control their time, students can first answer the questions that are easy to them and use the remaining time to answer other questions. They should also estimate the time they can spend, so they can work accordingly.

5. What should students do to get high marks in the test or exam?
Ans.) They should answer the questions that contain more marks first. Spend more time to answer them.

6. How do calm students work better in the exam or test?
Ans.) A calm mind can concentrate better, so students can easily recall most information they have studied.

7. Why should students check their answers after the test or exam?
Ans.) It is because checking answers can help to detect silly mistakes. Avoiding mistakes is important in getting high marks.

8. What are the ways that students can deal with their poor grades?
Ans.) Students can learn from their mistakes and get some experience to deal with the mistakes.

Today's Lesson - Reading and Understanding

I learnt three things about reading comprehension today.

1. Reading and thinking must happen at the same time. This is very important to help me remember what I read.
2. Thinking cannot happen without listening to and knowing the subject area of my reading.
3. Repeating can help me to focus on the subject matter.

I need to do the following tasks for next week.

• Read aloud the messages post on the blog.
• Finish two comprehension tasks to be post on my blog.
• Read aloud the comprehension passages

Today's Lesson

I learnt three things today.

1. To repeat and to recite the new words and the sentences can help me remember what I want to learn.
2. To relax and feel good about learning can create good brainy wave to strengthen memory
3. To use sound, images, and even taste can also help remember English words and sentences.

I need to do the following tasks for next week.

1. Read the story, The Clever Old Principal", and identify (find out) the plots used by the author to present her story.
2. Find 10 vocabulary words from each plot in the story.
3. Read aloud the messages post on the blog.
4. Spell and remember the vocabulary items of last week.