If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night, you know it's difficult to stay awake in class today. Your teacher's voice might begin to sound like a lullaby (摇篮曲). To keep yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.
Sit in the front of the room. Why? Besides, you'll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily. You'll also be near the people who are more likely to participate, and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.
Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture. This will help if you're tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture, because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems. Talking will also keep you engaged and alert. It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class. For example, you might say "I didn't understand the last part of the proof. Could you explain it again in more detail?"
Listen actively to the lesson. Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body. To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture.
A. Develop interest in the subject.
B. Get involved in class activities.
C. If so, classes can be boring because you're tired,
D. Take notes and try to catch as much information as possible.
E. It'll be easier to pay attention and participate when you're in the front.
F. To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions specific.
G. Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson.
