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The Cornell method is a way of taking notes. A professor at Cornell University created the system to help his students keep their notes organized and useful. Here’s the technique.

On the sheet of lined note paper draw a horizontal line above the bottom six lines of the paper. Then draw a vertical line from the top margin down to this horizontal line, about a 3rd of the way from the left edge. Put today’s date at the top of the sheet. Take down your notes in the large note-taking right column. Your notes should consist of the main ideas of the lecture video or text book you are studying. Keep your note sufficient. Paraphrase on ideas. No need for Complete sentences here. Use phrases that leave out parts of speech such as articles, conjunctions, propositions, and auxiliaries. Think about how people write Twitter posts or news headlines. Use symbols and abbreviations where possible. Include quick sketches of the material when appropriate. 

In the left queue column, jot down relevant questions and keywords. Do this during your note-taking or immediately after. Writing questions and problems helps you clarify meanings, reveal relationships, and establish continuity. This queue column will also assist you with your future reviews of the material. 

Within 24 hours of taking notes. Write a brief summary in the bottom six lines of each page. Condensing your notes down to a couple of sentences helps you make the topic more clear in your mind. When you are studying for a test or quiz, you now have a concise yet detailed record of your previous classes. 

A method of review is to cover the note taking column and look at only the left-hand column. Say aloud in your own words the answers to the questions and prompts indicated. Spend at least 10 minutes every week reviewing all your previous notes. Regular review of your notes between tests helps you better comprehend new lectures. It also enhances your long-term recall of the material.

Try it and see for yourself how helpful this method can be.

Sublist 1

1. consist v. 包含，由...组成

2. create v. 创建，产生

3. establish v. 建立，确立

4. indicate v. 指示，表明

5. method n. 方法，方式

Sublist 2

1. appropriate adj. 适当的，恰当的

2. assist v. 协助，帮助

3. previous adj. 先前的，以前的

4. relevant adj. 相关的，切题的

5. text n. 正文，文本

Sublist 3

1. sufficient adj. 足够的，充分的

2. technique n. 技术，技巧

Sublist 4

1. summary n. 总结，摘要

Sublist 5

1. margin n. 边缘；页边空白

2. symbol n. 符号，象征

Sublist 6

1. brief adj. 简短的，简洁的

2. enhance v. 提高，增强

3. lecture n. 讲座，演讲

4. reveal v. 显示，揭露

Sublist 7

1. couple n. 夫妇；一对，几个

2. topic n. 主题，话题

Sublist 8

1. clarify v. 阐明，澄清

Listen to the lecture and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

1. Who created the Cornell method?

A. A student at Cornell University.

B. A professor at Cornell University.

C. A researcher interested in note-taking techniques.

D. A writer specializing in educational methods.

2. What should be put at the top of the note paper according to the Cornell method?

A. The summary of notes.

B. The main ideas of the lecture.

C. Today’s date.

D. Relevant questions and keywords.

3. Where should you write down relevant questions and keywords when using the Cornell method?

A. In the right column.

B. At the bottom of the page.

C. On the left edge of the sheet.

D. In the left queue column.

4. According to the passage, what is recommended to do within 24 hours of taking notes using the Cornell method?

A. Write a brief summary at the bottom of each page. 

B. Review the notes for at least 10 minutes.

C. Cover the note-taking column and only look at the questions.

D. Condense the notes into a couple of sentences.

5. Why is it suggested to review notes regularly between tests according to the text?

A. To make sure the notes are perfectly organized.

B. To prepare better for quizzes and assignments.

C. To enhance comprehension and long-term recall of new lectures.

D. To fill in any missing parts from the previous class notes.

1. Who created the Cornell method?

A. A student at Cornell University.

B. A professor at Cornell University.

C. A researcher interested in note-taking techniques.

D. A writer specializing in educational methods.

【答案】B

【解析】细节题。命题出处是文章的第一句话“A professor at Cornell University created the system to help students keep their notes organized and useful.”。根据这个直接信息，我们可以知道，是康奈尔大学的一名教授创建了这种方法。

2. What should be put at the top of the note paper according to the Cornell method?

A. The summary of notes.

B. The main ideas of the lecture.

C. Today’s date.

D. Relevant questions and keywords.

【答案】C

【解析】细节题。命题出处是文章在介绍技巧时指出的“Put today’s date at the top of the sheet.”。文章明确说明了在笔记纸的顶部应该写下当天的日期。

3. Where should you write down relevant questions and keywords when using the Cornell method?

A. In the right column.

B. At the bottom of the page.

C. On the left edge of the sheet.

D. In the left queue column.

【答案】D

【解析】细节题。命题出处是文章描述左侧列用途的那一部分“In the left queue column, jot down relevant questions and keywords.”。根据此信息，正确答案是在左列（queue）记录相关问题和关键词。

4. According to the passage, what is recommended to do within 24 hours of taking notes using the Cornell method?

A. Write a brief summary at the bottom of each page. 

B. Review the notes for at least 10 minutes.

C. Cover the note-taking column and only look at the questions.

D. Condense the notes into a couple of sentences.

【答案】A

【解析】细节题。命题出处是文章中提及的行动建议“Within 24 hours of taking notes. Write a brief summary in the bottom six lines of each page.”。文章建议在记笔记后的24小时内，在每页的最底部写上简短的总结。

5. Why is it suggested to review notes regularly between tests according to the text?

A. To make sure the notes are perfectly organized.

B. To prepare better for quizzes and assignments.

C. To enhance comprehension and long-term recall of new lectures.

D. To fill in any missing parts from the previous class notes.

【答案】C

【解析】推理题。命题出处是文章末尾的部分“Regular review of your notes between tests helps you better comprehend new lectures. It also enhances your long-term recall of the material.”。通过推断，定期复习笔记可以帮助更好地理解新课程，并增强对材料的长期回忆。

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