帮你提高英语阅读速度(下篇)

 　　6. Mark key thoughts in the margins¹.

　　I know you were taught not to write in your books, and some books should be kept pristine², but a textbook is for studying. Mark key thoughts in the margins. If it makes you feel better, use a pencil. Even better, buy a packet of those little stickie tabs and slap³ one on the page with a short note.When it's time to review, simply read through your tabs.

　　我知道，大家从小就被教导不要往书上乱写。对于有些书应该是这样的，但教科书是用来学习的，可以在空白的地方记下一些重要的想法和心得。如果能让 你感觉更舒服的话，你可以用铅笔来记，更可以买些可粘贴的小便签，在上面记些短小的笔记，然后贴到书页上。到复习的时候，只要浏览一遍你的便签便可。

　　If you're renting your textbooks, make sure you understand the rules.

　　如果你的教科书是借来的，一定要懂规矩哦。

　　7. Use all the tools provided⁴ -- lists, bullets⁵, sidebars.

　　Use all the tools the author provides -- lists, bullets, sidebars, anything extra in the margins. Authors usually pull out key points for special treatment. They're clues⁶ to important information. Use them all. Besides, lists are usually easier to remember.

　　对于作者使用的写作表现形式（如列表，文字前面作为强调的圆形符号，栏框等所有在空白处额外体现的东西），要加以充分利用。作者通常会把关键点拎出来加以特别处理。这些表现形式都是寻找重要信息的线索，一定要充分利用。此外，列表也通常更容易记。

　　8. Take notes for practice tests.

　　When you read something you know will show up on a test, write it down in the form of a question. Note the page number beside it so you can check your answers if necessary.

　　当读到一些你认为会在考试中出现的知识点时，把它以问题的形式记下来。在问题边上写下答案所在的页码，以便在必要时查看答案。

　　Keep a list of these key questions and you'll have written your own practice test.

　　把这些重要问题列在一起，你就可以进行自我模考了。

　　9. Read with good posture⁷.

　　Reading with good posture helps you read longer and stay awake longer. Give your body a break. Sit in a healthy way and you'll last a lot longer.

　　阅读时保持一个良好的姿势能够让你更长时间地，清醒地进行阅读。让你的身体放松，保持健康的坐姿，你便能更长时间地看书了。

　　Much as I love to read in bed, it puts me to sleep. If reading puts you to sleep, too, don't read lying down.

　　我虽然喜欢躺在床上看书，但这也总是令我很快陷入昏昏欲睡的境地。如果你也是这样的话，那就不要躺着看书了。

　　10. Practice, practice, practice.

　　Reading fast takes practice, practice, practice. Practice makes all the difference.

　　要实现阅读速读的提高，你必须进行一而再，再而三的反复实践练习。熟能生巧，实践出真知。

　　Pretty soon you'll be reading faster without even realizing it.

　　相信很快，你就能在不知不觉中提高阅读速读啦！

1 margins   

边( margin的名词复数 )； 利润； 页边空白； 差数

参考例句：

• They have always had to make do with relatively small profit margins. 他们不得不经常设法应付较少的利润额。
• To create more space between the navigation items, add left and right margins to the links. 在每个项目间留更多的空隙，加左或者右的margins来定义链接。

2 pristine   

adj.原来的，古时的，原始的，纯净的，无垢的

参考例句：

• He wiped his fingers on his pristine handkerchief.他用他那块洁净的手帕擦手指。
• He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.他本不想去玷污那清白的过去。

3 slap   

n.掴，侮辱，拍击声；vt.拍击，侮辱，惩罚，申斥；adv.正面地，直接地，突然地

参考例句：

• He sent the horse forward with a slap on its rump.他拍了一下马尾，马便向前跑去。
• He gave her a slap on the cheek.他打了她一耳光。

4 provided   

conj.假如，若是；adj.预备好的，由...供给的

参考例句：

• Provided it's fine we will have a pleasant holiday.如果天气良好，我们的假日将过得非常愉快。
• I will come provided that it's not raining tomorrow.如果明天不下雨，我就来。

5 bullets   

n.弹药；军火

参考例句：

• The bodies of the hostages were found riddled with bullets. 在人质的尸体上发现了很多弹孔。
• The bullets and cannon-balls were flying in all directions. 子弹和炮弹到处乱飞。

6 clues   

n.线索( clue的名词复数 )；提示；（帮助警方破案的）线索；（纵横填字谜、游戏或问题的）提示词语

参考例句：

• The police think the videotape may hold some vital clues to the identity of the killer. 警方认为那盘录像带可能录有能确认凶手身份的一些重要线索。
• contextual clues to the meaning 上下文提供的理解其含义的线索

7 posture   

n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势

参考例句：

• The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
• He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。