第三部分 阅读技能（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 阅读理解（共12小题; 每小题2分，满分24分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
It's very common for students' marks to fall. Sometimes it is because of situations outside of school, such as problems at home. Sometimes it is simply because the tests get harder as you get older.
If you can think about what was happening when your marks started to fall, you may be able to solve this problem.
Stop comparing yourself with other people. It does not matter if other students get higher test marks than you. What is important is that you do your best.
Try talking to a friendly teacher. He or she will be able to help you with the subjects you find difficult.
Before each test, you should go through your notes from class. You should remember the most important things you have written in a shorter form.
Pictures can also be helpful. Write the subject in the centre of a page, and then surround it with main related points.
