Where you sit and how you fit

王秀鳳

坐在教室的哪個位置，這里可有大學問哦！因為在教室里選擇不同的座位能反映出你的個性。一起走進下面的短文看一看吧。

Research suggests that the seat you choose in the classroom says a lot about you and your personality.For more than seventy years， researchers and teachers have studied the link between the place where students choose to sit in class and what they are like as people and learners. Where do you usually decide to sit？ Have you ever really thought about the reasons for your decision？

People often think that students who sit at the back are lazy.But is this really true？ Well， some researchers say it is not. In fact， shy students often choose the back row because it is far away from the teacher and they don’t want to answer questions. At the back， students probably won’t speak much， but in big classrooms， it can be hard to see the board and hear what the teacher is saying. This could be the reason why students who sit here often get lower grades on tests and exams. For students with poor eyesight or hearing， a seat at the back of the classroom is not a good choice.

Students who sit at the side of the classroom are normally interested in class. However， they like watching and listening rather than joining in. These students are usually also very good at taking notes. Next time you miss a class， borrow notes from someone who sits here. On the sides of the classroom you will generally find modest and thoughtful people. These people usually get good grades in school and are interested in learning.

Do you sit in the middle of the classroom？ Then the statistics（統計數據） say you probably like your teacher. You probably also have a good relationship with your classmates. Caring， outgoing， and cheerful people usually sit in the middle. They are normally serious about learning and feel disappointed with low grades on tests and exams.

You probably sit right at the front of the class if you’re longing for the knowledge.Students who sit here usually want to discuss things with the teacher and are often very interested in the subject. They want to be in the best place to see and hear everything the teacher does and says. The only problem with sitting here is that it can be difficult to see and hear what other students do and say in class.

So， if you really want to hear what everyone says in class， choose a different place to sit.