2012英语专四考试提分的5个建议

 　　1. Minimize Television Watching

　　少看电视

　　The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity or allow it to recharge. Don’t you feel drained after a couple hours of TV？ Your eyes are sore and tired from being focused on the light box for so long. When you feel like relaxing， try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired， listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family， leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax。

　　看电视的时候，你就很少用脑，也不会学到太多。在看了几个小时的电视后，你是不是觉得口干舌燥？在长时间盯着电视机后，眼睛会不会觉得酸痛疲劳？当你想要放松的时候，就选择看书吧。如果感到劳累，那就听音乐。和家人朋友在一起的时候，就多和他们聊聊天，别再去看电视了。无论是看书、听音乐、还是聊天都比看电视要好，还能让你得到放松。

　　2. Exercise

　　锻炼

　　Time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards， you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily。

　　锻炼可以促进你的学习，因为锻炼可以提高工作效率。用你的身体来使你的头脑更加清醒，为你创造更多活力。在运动后，你会觉得精力充沛，而且更容易集中精神。

　　3. Read Challenging Books

　　阅读有挑战性的书籍

　　If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise， elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it， and don’t be afraid of dense¹ passages. Take your time， re-read when necessary， and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style。

　　如果你想提高思维和写作能力，那就要阅读那些能让你集中注意力的书籍。经典名著不仅可以改变你的世界观，还能让你感受精准优美的语言魅力。不要担心在阅读中会遇到生词，也不要担心那些诘曲聱牙的篇章。慢慢来，多读几遍，不久你就会适应作者的写作风格了。

　　4. Early to Bed， Early to Rise

　　早睡早起

　　You’ll be most rejuvenated² if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate³ by sleeping late， you’ll wake up lethargic⁴ and have trouble focusing. The early morning hours are the most tranquil⁵ and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity⁶ all day。

　　早睡，并且睡眠时间不要超过8小时，这样你就能最大限度地恢复精力。如果晚睡晚起，你醒来的时候就会觉得毫无生气，而且注意力很难集中。早上是最安静、最有效率的时候。早起一点，你将会得到高效工作的几个小时，还能使你一整天的精神状态都更加敏锐。

　　5. Take Time to Reflect

　　反思自省

　　Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards， you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered⁷。

　　花点时间用来自省，可以使你理清头绪，对于你要承担的责任分出一个轻重缓急来。通过反思，你会知道什么是重要的，什么是不重要的。那些不重要的事将不会再困扰你，你也就不用再为此费神了。

　　Conclusion

　　结语

　　None of these techniques which have been proposed are revolutionary. But simple， unexciting answers are often the most valid⁸. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips， you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention⁹ of knowledge。

　　以上所说的建议没有哪一条是具有革命性的大改变，这些都是简单平常的答案而已。不过正是这些建议才是最有效的，关键在于你能不能坚持去做。如果你按照上面的五个建议去做，你不仅会变得更聪明，而且可以获得更多的知识。

1 dense   

a.密集的，稠密的，浓密的；密度大的

参考例句：

• The general ambushed his troops in the dense woods. 将军把部队埋伏在浓密的树林里。
• The path was completely covered by the dense foliage. 小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。

2 rejuvenated   

更生的

参考例句：

• He was rejuvenated by new hope. 新的希望又使他充满了活力。
• She looked rejuvenated after plastic surgery. 她做完整形手术后显得年轻了。

3 compensate   

vt.补偿，赔偿；酬报 vi.弥补；补偿；抵消

参考例句：

• She used her good looks to compensate her lack of intelligence. 她利用她漂亮的外表来弥补智力的不足。
• Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health. 一个人失去了键康是不可弥补的。

4 lethargic   

adj.昏睡的，懒洋洋的

参考例句：

• He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed.他心情低落无精打采，完全没有心思穿衣整装。
• The hot weather made me feel lethargic.炎热的天气使我昏昏欲睡。

5 tranquil   

adj. 安静的, 宁静的, 稳定的, 不变的

参考例句：

• The boy disturbed the tranquil surface of the pond with a stick. 那男孩用棍子打破了平静的池面。
• The tranquil beauty of the village scenery is unique. 这乡村景色的宁静是绝无仅有的。

6 acuity   

n.敏锐，（疾病的）剧烈

参考例句：

• We work on improving visual acuity.我们致力于提高视觉的敏锐度。
• The nurse may also measure visual acuity.护士还可以检查视敏度。

7 encumbered   

v.妨碍，阻碍，拖累( encumber的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• The police operation was encumbered by crowds of reporters. 警方的行动被成群的记者所妨碍。
• The narrow quay was encumbered by hundreds of carts. 狭窄的码头被数百辆手推车堵得水泄不通。 来自辞典例句

8 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？

9 retention   

n.保留，保持，保持力，记忆力

参考例句：

• They advocate the retention of our nuclear power plants.他们主张保留我们的核电厂。
• His retention of energy at this hour is really surprising.人们惊叹他在这个时候还能保持如此旺盛的精力。