1、工夫和功夫
現在大學入學測驗特別強調以能力立意命題，注意對學生理論聯絡實際和創新意識的考查。由此，同學們的功夫要想達到大學入學測驗所需要的高度，單純地靠拼時間、搞題海、死記硬背等做法已不適應新的考試要求。所以，同學們不能只以學了多長時間為目的，而是要看有多少是有效時間，更要看是否在能力上有所提高。
當然，功夫是要有工夫做保障的，所以，要想學習好，就不能偷懶，就要多學多練。而且，要學得聰明，要反思自己的學習，要問一問自己學得是否有長進？對自己的弱科弱項是否有主動補習的計劃？是否充分利用了學習資源等等。
2、做題和寫題
同學們每天都忙於做題，但往往只重數量卻忽視了質量，只關注會做不會做、結果對不對，卻忽視了其他更加重要的，比如書寫、思路的總結。
書寫規範也是思維能力和邏輯推理能力的體現，對提高理性解題能力非常有幫助。由於同學們使用的教輔資料預留書寫空間太少，要儘量主動選擇一些題目規規矩矩書寫解答過程。建議每科自備一個“好題本”，將經典題目及其解答過程規範書寫下來，並經常翻看此本，定會受益匪淺。
平時還要多看一些有詳盡解答過程的例題。先獨立念題、審題、分析，找出解題路徑，然後和答案對照。對一些典型例題不能只滿足於看明白，要獨立默寫出解答過程，這樣既可以培養書寫能力又可培養對題目背景深刻理解的能力，還是檢驗是否真會的有效措施。
3、聽明白和想明白
許多同學常苦惱於課上聽老師講得很明白，可一到自己做題怎麼就不會了呢？事實上，聽得明白是你在老師一步一步的引領下明白的，這並不是你自己真實能力的體現，更不代表你已經具備瞭解決這些問題的能力。因此，要想提高分析問題解決問題的能力，就必須在“聽明白”的基礎上進一步去“想明白”。“聽明白”只能說你被別人說服了，而“想明白”是自己說服自己，是真正弄明白，想明白更是對基礎知識和基本技能進行加工、濃縮、提煉、昇華，形成綜合能力的關鍵。所以，課上要積極思考，課下要及時再想一想。
熱點1: 劉翔退賽
在2008年北京奧運會上,中國著名運動員劉翔因腿傷退出比賽,引起人們的廣泛爭議,下面是騰訊網站的一項調查：運動員受傷後,應該堅持還是應該退出?
In the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Chinese athlete Liu Xiang dropped out of the race due to his foot injury, which led to a heated discussion among people across the country.
According to a survey conducted by Tencent Website, about 34% of the people think an athlete should quit the race when injured since health is much more important than a gold medal; While nearly 20% of the netizens believe that an injured athlete should hold on to the end instead of giving up halfway. They regard the sport field as a battlefield in which every athlete should fight for the honor of his or her country in spite of any difficulty.
In my opinion, it’s a right choice for Liu Xiang to choose to quit the race. For one thing, nothing is more important than health and sports doesn’t mean sacrificing one’s health for a gold medal; for another, after Liu Xiang recovers fully, he still has many chances to realize his dream.
熱點2:北京奧運
經過運動員們16天的激烈拼搏,第29 屆奧運會於2008年8月24日在北京落下帷幕.中國運動員發揮出色,獲得了51枚金牌,為中國贏得了巨大的榮譽.奧運會期間,有很多值得我們回味的地方.你作為一名中學生—李華,圍繞奧運會對人類的影響,談一下自己的看法,題目自擬.
注意:詞數120左右.
What a Great Olympic Games!
The 29th Olympic Games has been over in Beijing, China on August 24,2008, which has left a great impression on the whole world. About 204 countries and regions attended the Olympic Games. In the Games, our Chinese athletes have won 51 gold medals, while America,36; Russia,23. This is the first time that we, Chinese athletes have won so many gold medals in one Olympic Games, which means our sports games belong to the first class in the world!
It is our athletes’ intelligence and other qualities that have won the great honor for us Chinese all! Days when we were looked down upon have gone forever! From the very Games, we have proved that our government has the ability to hold the Olympic Games successfully! Not only can we hold the Olympic Games well, but also we can perform well. The fact has showed everything to the world! It is the successful 29th Olympic Games that destroys the saying of those who doubted about it days ago! What a great, successful and impressive Olympic Games!
熱點3: 翟志剛首次太空行走
2008年9月25日,中國成功地將三人小組送入太空,其中航天員翟志剛在太空首次行走,這是我國自2003年以來最具有挑戰性的太空任務.請簡單介紹此次 “神舟七號”的有關情況.內容包括:
1.這是一次具有歷史使命的飛行,而且技術上的成果基本都是我國自主研發的.
2.這次的任務主要是太空行走,它將有助於中國在未來幾年內建立中國的第一個空間站.
注意:載人飛船manned spaceship/spacecraft; 出艙活動an extra-vehicular activity;空間站space station
Shenzhou-Ⅶ, which was shot up into space on September 25,returned to Earth three days later, having completed its historic mission.
It is the country’s most challenging space mission since main mission is to carry out the space walk, known as an extra-vehicular activity, or EVA, which is expected to help China master the technology to create it’s first space station in the next few years. During the traveling, Zhai Zhigang, one of the three astronauts on board Shenzhou-Ⅶ,stepped out of the capsule and conducted the historic space walk. Most importantly, all along China has relied heavily on homegrown technology. The Shenzhou-7 mission marks a historic breakthrough in China’s manned space program. It represents the comprehensive strength of our nation.
熱點4：高三備考複習效率
在緊張的高三備考階段，英語老師為了提高複習效率，廣泛徵求學生意見。假如你叫張華，請根據以下提示，給英語老師寫封信，表達你們的需求和建議。
●適當放慢進度，留出思考時間
●反覆訓練重要、易錯知識點
●指導方法
●減少作業量以保證質量
●給予更多鼓勵
注意：1.根據以上內容寫一篇短文，不要逐句翻譯，可適當增加細節以使行文連貫。
2.要準確使用語法和詞彙；使用一定的句型、詞彙，清楚、連貫地表達自己的意思；
3. 詞數：100個左右。開頭已給出，不計詞數。
Dear Mr. Wang,
We’re so pleased that you are willing to share our views.
In the course of the general revision, what we need is solid foundation. As you know, we didn’t learn well enough in the first two years, so please slow down and make sure we have really mastered something. Besides, we need a little more time to think for ourselves. As for those important points which also make us confused, would you please give us more practice in case we forget? Meanwhile, we need your instruction, for example, in how to write in natural English. I still have another request: assign us less homework in order that we can do it more efficiently.
By the way, we often feel frustrated, which has a very bad effect on our study. We would appreciate it if you would give us some encouragement from time to time.
熱點5：奧運會獲獎運動員的高薪問題
近幾年，奧運會獲獎運動員的高薪問題引起了廣泛的社會關注。有些人支援這種做法，認為運動員們付出了很多努力，應該得到回報；有些人則持反對意見。請你就此寫一篇100詞左右的英語短文並發表自己的看法。
In recent years, the topic whether it is fair for athletes to pocket large sums of money has aroused more and more discussion.
I believe that they should get high salaries, considering all the efforts they have made.
熱點6：大學入學測驗狀元與廣告
大學入學測驗過後，總有一些學習用品商家千方百計在大學入學測驗狀元身上下工夫，讓狀元們說是使用過他們的產品後才取得了優異成績。請你用英語寫一篇100詞左右的短文，談談自己的看法。內容應包括以下要點：
1. 簡要描述這種現象； 2. 給狀元們提一點建議。
注意：
1. 可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
After the college entrance exams, some companies that sell learning products are always trying to do anything they can to make full use of Number One Scholars in order to sell their products.
I do hope that Number One Scholars can think of the poor students instead of themselves only.