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！