Article: When your teacher or professor gives lessons, they might put a lot of emphasis on some subjects while placing less emphasis on others. Pay careful attention to things they repeat, circle or underline on the board, and assign homework on. These items will likely show up on your midterm. For example, if your teacher repeatedly brings up a key term or questions the class about a concept, they are probably trying to ensure that everyone understands it. This means you will likely see it on your midterm exam. Study groups can be effective ways of setting deadlines and sharing knowledge to better review and understand the content that could be on your midterm. Create a schedule with your study group detailing what content will be covered during what times. Study groups can be organized in a variety of ways, from assigning specific material to individuals to all collectively sharing each section. Some teachers or professors may even require you to meet in groups to ensure that you all study for the exam. Have a discussion with your group to discuss people's strengths and weaknesses to better understand how you should organize the study schedule. For example, if one of you feels confident and proficient in one area then that person could lead the group in reviewing that area. If you all feel less than proficient then divide the section into parts. Start a group if one does not already exist. Be proactive about your midterm preparation and ask fellow students if they would like to meet regularly to study together. Set your studying schedule weeks in advance so that you can review specific sections as well as the overall format of the exam with enough time to fully retain the information. Try to study for the exam right after the class ends to help deepen the connections between materials. Making the schedule as detailed as possible will help you stick to a strict routine and improve your ability to recall the information come the exam. Try following your study guide if you have one. Write the dates and hours you plan on spending next to specific areas, subjects, or sections. Try to spend at least one hour studying for each exam per day up to 3 weeks before the exam date. Increasing your studying by 1-2 hours the week of the exam will help solidify your retention. Take a 30 minute snack or exercise break for every 2-3 hours of studying. Cramming large amounts of information in a short period of time will make it difficult to easily recall all of the information you'll need to pass an exam. Cramming also will impact your sleep schedule and cause anxiety as cramming sessions frequently extend into early hours of the morning. Stick to a study schedule before your exam to avoid cramming. Remember to take breaks frequently to avoid burning out.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pay attention to what your teacher or professor stresses in class. Join a study group. Set a studying schedule weeks in advance. Avoid cramming.
Article: You'll use the bent end of the paper clip to pick the lock on your filing cabinet. If you'd like, you can use a pair of pliers to help you bend the paperclip. The paperclip essentially acts as your key. Hold the paperclip vertically in the center between your index finger and thumb, and press the curved end into the slot. Make sure you hold the paperclip in the correct direction. If you hold it horizontally, the paperclip will not fit into the keyhole. As you do this, the paperclip pushes down on the pins of the lock. Each filing cabinet is different, so you must figure out which direction to turn your tool before you unlock the cabinet. To do this, move your paperclip to the left side, and then try the right side. You should easily feel the correct side when you move the paperclip. When the paperclip easily turns to the side, you found the correct unlocking position. While many cabinets are opened by turning the key clockwise, other cabinets require you to turn the key counter-clockwise. To unlock the cabinet, move the keyhole into the unlocked position, based on your individual cabinet. To do this, either turn your paperclip clockwise or counter-clockwise. Once you move the keyhole to the correct position, remove your paperclip from the lock. For example, some keyholes are vertical when in the locked position. To unlock these cabinets, move the paperclip counter-clockwise to position the keyhole horizontally. Once the keyhole is moved to the correct position, the cabinet is unlocked. Simply slide open the cabinet by pulling on the handle to access the inside. The cabinet remains unlocked unless you use a key or tool to move the keyhole into the correct position.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Straighten out a paperclip but leave one of the ends bent. Insert the curved end of the paperclip into the keyhole. Turn the clip from left to right to find the correct unlock position. Turn your paperclip the correct way to unlock the filing cabinet. Pull on the handle to open your filing cabinet.
Article: There are several brands of lightening products that create a chemical reaction when activated with sunlight, and this reaction lightens your hair. To use, simply spray it on your hair, and go out in the sun! In just a few hours, your hair will begin to lighten. For example, try Sun-In. This method lightens your hair, but this is not a natural option. It may cause damage and breakage to your hair over time. If you want a lightening method that will gradually lift your hair, purchase washing products made for blonde hair or advertised as "lightening." Then, apply a moderate amount to all of your hair, and leave it on for 1-3 minutes before rinsing out. In about 2 weeks of daily use, your hair may start to lighten. Additionally, many companies offer lightening conditioners to supplement with your lightening shampoos. If you have darker hair or if you want to commit to a brighter blonde permanently, consider dying your hair. For best results, hire a stylist to create your ideal look. They can add highlights, tone your existing color, or bring your dark color to a lighter hue. Alternatively, you can dye your hair yourself. However, the bleaching process can greatly damage your hair, and it takes much time and knowledge to bring dark hair to light tones. Research online before you decide to dye your hair yourself. Always ensure you use quality dyes and bleaches to avoid excessive damages.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply a lightening spray for an effortless lightening option. Try using a lightening shampoo when you wash your hair. Dye your hair blonde if you want a permanent blonde style.