Reasons to Have a Study Partner学习需要搭档的原因

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One great way to stay on target and earn better grades is to pair up with a good study partner. If you are serious about improving your school performance， this is a great way to make the most of your study time. THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A STUDY PARTNER IN SCHOOL ARE：

坚持目标和获得好成绩的好方法之一就是找到一个好的学习搭档。如果你真的想提高你的学习成绩，那这就是一个充分利用学习时间的好方法。在学校里有学习搭档的好处如下：

A study partner will help you remember a due1 date or the date of an exam. Study partners motivate each other and reduce the potential2 for procrastination3. Establish a system for reminding each other of assignments and deadlines， so nobody ends up with a zero score！Share calendars with your study partner. You and your partner can keep each other on track and both of you will know when an important exam or homework is due. If youve ever walked into a class-room and realized that its test day （and you havent prepared for it）， you know how important a reminder4 can be！

學习搭档可以帮你记住期限或考试的日期。学习搭档们可以互相激励并减少拖延的可能。建立一个相互提醒对方作业和期限的体系，这样就没人会得零分啦！与你的学习伙伴共享日程表吧。你和你的搭档可以彼此保持联系，这样你们俩都能知道重要的考试或交作业的时间。如果哪天你走进教室才发现那天有考试（而你还没有准备），你就知道有人提醒的重要性了！

One of the most effective study strategies5 is the self-test. It is very important that each study partner designs practice exams for you both to use as you prepare for tests. Your study partner can share flashcards6 with you and quiz7 you before a test. Create your paper cards and meet up to study.

最有效的学习策略之一是自我检测。在复习备考时，搭档之间每个人都为大家设计测试练习并一起做，这点是非常重要的。在考试前，你的学习搭档可以与你共享抽认卡并互相提问。你们可以做好抽认卡然后碰头一起学习。

Two heads are better than one. A study partner will understand some methods or problems that you dont， so your study partner may think of questions that you didnt think of. You will be able to explain some problems to your partner in return. Its a great trade-off8！Study partners can switch9 homework and check for each other before the homework is turned in. Check together and share your thoughts and ideas.

一人计短，二人计长。你的学习搭档可能会懂一些你不懂的方法或问题，因此你想不出来的问题答案，你的学习搭档可能就能想出来。同样的，你也能给你的搭档解释一些问题。这可是一个不错的交易！学习搭档们可以在交作业之前相互交换检查作业。一起检查并分享你们的看法和观点吧。

You can benefit from sharing your strengths. One may be better with grammar， while the other is better with numbers. Your partner may also be able to help you with your learning skills. Meet your partner in the library and learn to use the resources together. Then share what you know to help each other out. For example， one partner can learn to search databases while the other learns to find books on the shelves.endprint

你们可以从分享各自擅长的东西中受益。可能一个人更擅长语法，而另一个人更擅长数字。你的搭档也许也能在学习技巧上给你帮助。和你的学习搭档在图书馆里碰头并一起学会利用資源吧。然后你们一起分享各自懂的内容并互相帮助。例如，一个人可以学习搜索数据库，而另一个人学习如何在书架上查找书籍。

You can share tools and supplies. School supplies are expensive. There are times when you may be required to spend a lot of money on tools that you need only once. You may be able to reduce costs by sharing supplies. Study partners can be there if sometimes you forget important tools， like a calculator10， dictionary， colored pencils， or notebook paper.

你们可以分享学习工具和用品。学习用品很昂贵。有些时候你可能需要花很多钱去买你只需用一次的工具。你们可以共用学习用品以降低花费。有时候如果你忘记了带重要的工具，比如计算器、字典、彩色铅笔或笔记本纸，你的学习搭档可能能帮上忙。

Are you motivated by competition？ Many people are. It is fine to take part in a little healthy competition when it comes to grades. However， this shows one of the many reasons why you should not pick your best friend as your study partner！A study partner relationship should be beneficial to both students， so remember it is important for both partners to fulfill11 their responsibilities. For this reason， it might not make sense to partner up with your best friend. Your study partner should be a person who complements12 you and your skills.

你会因为竞争而产生动力吗？许多人都会这样。在涉及到成绩时加入一点良性竞争是可行的。然而，这也是你不应选你最好的朋友作为你的学习搭档的众多原因之一！学习搭档的关系应该对双方都有利，所以记住，双方都要履行自己的责任。出于这个原因，与你最好的朋友结成学习搭档也许没什么意义。你的学习搭档应该是一个与你和你的技能上互补的人。endprint