iii To the Instructor of the Eighth Edition
第八版指导
ix To the Student xvii
至学生
Part I Permanent Skills 1
第一部分 永久性技能
1 Setting Goals 3 Establish some goals to add meaning—not only to your studies, but also to your life.
设置目标 : 设置一些目标来增添意义, 不仅对你的学习,生活也是一样
2 Controlling Your Time 21 When you develop ways to save time and stick to a schedule, you can control this precious resource.
控制你的时间 当你想办法节省时间并坚持时间表时, 你可以控制这个宝贵的资源
3 Staying Focused 45 If you can’t keep your mind on your work, all your efforts at learning will be wasted.
保持专注 如果你不能专心工作上,你所有的学习努力都将白费
4 Defending Your Memory 59 With forgetfulness waging a constant war against your memory, the only way to succeed is to fight back.
捍卫你的记忆力 健忘对你记忆的持久战,只有反击才是制胜之道
5 Managing Stress 83 There are commonsense ways to avoid, cope with, and prepare yourself to face stress.
管理压力 有一些常识性方法来避免应对 让自己准备充足来面对压力
Part II Enrichment Skills 113
第二部分 丰富技能
6 Improving Your Reading 115 A faster pace and increased comprehension are what most of us look for in reading improvement.
提高你的阅读 更快的节奏和更高的理解,是我们阅读提高的目标
7 Building a Lasting Vocabulary 131 When you combine the right kind of tools with genuine interest, you’ll wind up with a vocabulary that lasts.
构建持久的词汇量 当你把正确的工具和真正的兴趣结合时, 你会掌握一个持久的词汇