Taking notes is an important part of learning. Students listen to the teacher. They write down the important things. Or they use a computer. These days, many students take a computer to class to type their notes.

Some people think that using a computer is better. People type faster than they write. That means if you can type fast enough, you can type every word the teacher says.

Computers are becoming very common in classrooms. Almost every student in university has a computer small enough to take to class in order to type their notes. Fewer students write things down. So now schools are moving away from teaching younger students how to write by hand. Many people see no need for writing by hand.

However, studies suggest that it is good to write things down. When a person can't write every word, they have to think about it more. They have to pick out what is important. And the act of writing seems to help the person to remember. Studies show that people who write down their notes remember the information better.
A. Circle the right words according to the passage.

Taking notes is an important part of learning. Students take notes by writing down the important words or using a computer. In university classes, it's easy to see students with  (notebooks / computers) for taking notes. These students think they can type faster than they write, so they can  (record/ remember) everything the teacher says. With more and more students typing, teachers are spending less time teaching  (writing / listening) skills. But it may be better for students to write  (by hand / on computers). When they write words, they need to think and (choose/ read) what is important. Students can remember things better that way.

B. Complete the sentences according to the passage.
The passage is about vs.

The best title of the passage may be. 

I: Tony, ?

I: Anna, ?

I: Mary,

    ▲    

Anna is a broadcaster from the school radio station "Voice of Teens". Now she is making a program about how to learn English.

Anna: Hello, everyone. This is "Voice of Teens" and I am Anna. Do you have any problems with your English learning? Today, Bill, the winner of the Speaking Competition is ready to help you. So, don't wait. Pick up your phone and call us.

S1: Hi, Bill. I have trouble with my pronunciation. Do you have any suggestions?

Bill: Well, I improve my pronunciation by imitating the actors in English movies. For me, watching movies is fun and it helps with listening too. Why not try that?

S1: Thank you. I'll try that later. Have a good day. 

Bill: You too.

S2: Hi, there. This is Connie. Would you please give me some advice on how to improve reading, Bill? You know, 1 always feel bored when I' m reading English.

Bill: Reading is a "MUST DO "if you want to improve your English. I didn't think reading was interesting at first, but Harry Potter changed my mind. So why don't you start by reading some interesting novels?

S2: But I don't understand many of the words. Reading novels doesn't sound fun.

Bill:    ▲   

I was a slow reader, too. But I become better and better by reading something enjoyable every day.

S2: Sounds like a good idea. Thank you for your suggestion. I will try that way.

Bill: You bet. Good luck.

Anna: Thank you for listening and calling. Remember to listen to "Voice of Teens "at this time tomorrow. Have a good day.

A. Circle the ways of learning English Bill mentioned in the program.

B. Choose the best answers.

The conversations take place in

A. a TV talk show

B. a job interview

C. a radio program

The underlined word"imitating "in the passage means

A. remembering

B. copying

C. meeting

C. Fill in the blanks in the passage according to the following instructions.
Give the passage a proper title. 

If you're Bill, give one more suggestion to S2. 

Model: weekends I shouldn't/ he/ on/ work→He shouldn't work on weekends.

Ways to learn English better

Read word groups