Summary Listen to the passage. For questions 26—30, complete the notes using no more than three words for each blank. Tips on Ta

Summary
Listen to the passage. For questions 26—30, complete the notes using no more than three words for each blank.
Now, I’d like to begin by giving you a few pointers on taking notes in lectures. This is a vital skill, so listen up! Most important of all is that you shouldn’t try to make a note of everything you hear. A lecture is not a dictation. You have to listen and decide what is important and what isn’t. Second, when you make notes, don’t write everything in full. Use abbreviations, symbols, numbers... anything to help keep pace. Furthermore, you should try to be an active listener. So before the lecture , ask yourself what you already know about the topic, and during the lecture think about where the talk might be heading. Another useful tip is if you miss something then don’t panic. Lecturers usually repeat themselves... certainly, the important information... for example, by paraphrasing or summarising. And finally, after the lecture, you should review your notes as soon as possible. That means basically writing them out again, but this time reorganize them, highlight the main points, and even add your own thoughts and comments in the margin. Reviewing your notes in this way will help everything sink in, and make a useful study aid.