開卷考依然一臉懵逼，竅門在這裡！大綱

What is your first reaction when the teacher announces that your next exam will be an open book test? Most students breathe a sigh of relief, because they think they're getting a break. But are they?
如果老師說下一場考試是開卷考，你的第一反應是什麼？大多數學生都會長吁一口氣，因為覺得自己可以放鬆精神。但是真的是這樣嗎？

In fact, open book tests are not easy tests. Open book tests teach you how to find information when you need it. The questions are designed to teach you how to use your brain. And contrary to popular belief, you do not get off the hook when it comes to studying for an open book exam.
事實上，開卷考並不簡單。開卷考教你學會尋找需要的資訊。開卷考問題的設計在於教你運用大腦。與多數人的想法相反，考卷考並不意味著你可以放鬆複習。

You just need to study a little differently.
只是你需要用不同的方式學習。

Open Book Test Questions
開卷考的問題

Most often, the questions on an open book test will ask you to explain, evaluate, or compare things from your text. For instance:
常常開卷考的問題都會要求你解釋、評價或者對比書本上的知識。比如：

"Compare and contrast the different views ofThomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton as they pertained to the role and size of the government."
“就托馬斯·傑夫遜和亞歷山大·哈密爾頓關於政府角色與規模的觀點進行對比。”

The answer to this question will not appear in a single paragraph in your text--or even on a single page. The question requires you to have an understanding of two philosophical views that you could only comprehend by reading the entire chapter.
這類問題的答案不會出現在書本的某一段中，甚至是一頁中。這種問題需要你對這兩種哲學觀點有所瞭解，這就要求你閱讀過整個章節的內容。

During your exam, you will not have time to find enough information to answer this question well. Instead, you should know the basic answer to the question and, during the test, look for information from your book that will support your answer.
考試中，你可能在書上找不到足夠的資訊來答好問題。相反，你應該知道基礎的答案，在考試中在書上找資訊來支撐你的答案。

Preparing for an Open Book Test
為開卷考做準備

Read the chapters ahead of time. Don't expect to find quick answers during the test.
提前看書。別指望在考場上快速找到答案。

Know where to find everything. Observe headings and sub-headings and make your own outline. This reinforces the structure of the text in your mind.
知道在哪裡找答案。瀏覽標題和副標題，自制大綱。這可以幫你在心裡強化課本結構。

Mark all important terms with sticky notes and flags. If the teacher allows it, mark your texts wherever you notice important concepts and terms.
給所有重要的術語都貼上便籤。如果老師允許，在重要的概念和術語上做記號。

Review lecture notes for themes. Your teacher's lectures usually provide an overview of the themes and concepts that appear on tests. You won't always get this by reviewing the book alone.
按照主題複習課堂筆記。老師的課堂通常提供了考試主題和知識概念的大綱，自學可能無法得到這種大綱。

Make your own notes if allowed, and write down important formulas or concepts that you’ve covered in class.
如果允許的話，自己做筆記，記下課上學習的重要公式和概念。

During the Open Book Test
開卷考試中

The first thing you need to do is evaluate each question. Ask yourself if each question asks for facts or interpretation.
首先你要做的是看一看每一道題。問問你自己每一道題要求回答事實還是闡釋。

The questions that ask you to provide facts may be easier and faster to answer. Those will start with expressions like:
要求你提供事實的問題更容易回答。問題通常以這些表達開頭：

"List five reasons . . .?"
“5個原因解釋……”

"What events led up to. . .?"
“什麼事件導致了……”

Some students like to answer these questions first, then go on to the more time-consuming questions that require more thought and concentration.
有些學生喜歡先回答這類問題再回答其他需要更多考慮的更耗時的問題。

As you answer each question, you will need to quote the book when appropriate to back up your thoughts. Be careful, though. Only quote three to five words at a time. Otherwise, you will fall into the trap of copying answers from the book--and you'll lose points for that.
在回答每一道題時，你需要引用書本的話語來支援你的觀點。但是，要謹慎使用，每次只能引用3-5個詞。否則，你就是在抄答案。