We've all met passages or books that we just can't get into or we don't understand. There are lots of reasons: sometimes the book is boring or difficult; sometimes we find the writer is bad at explaining things. It happens. Try taking the following steps.
Find your perfect reading place where you can be comfortable to read. Find out what conditions you need to be able to study and read most effectively. It may be easier for you to read at a desk in a quiet library, or in one of those relaxing chairs at coffee shops.
__________________. Look up the words you don't understand. Also, write I down literary references (文学参考) that you don't know. Look them up. Remember to avoid using your mobile phone for this task in order that it won't take your attention away from the book.
If you own the book you are reading, you can underline the important parts. If you don't own the book, take notes in your notebook carefully. Using flags or page markers can also help you find those parts that are important to understand the book more easily.
Don't stop reading for too long. It's probable that you give up finishing a book when the book seems too difficult. If it lasts for too long, you may forget what you've read. As a result, the book will be more difficult for you. So it's best to try to keep reading at your usual pace( 速度).
Get help! If you're still having a difficult time with the book, consider talking with your teacher about your problem. Ask him or her questions about the book.
