The techniques for reading novels for the college entrance examination were as follows: 1 Quickly browse through the article title and paragraph title to determine the theme and storyline of the article. 2. Read the article carefully, grasp the main content of the article and the development of the plot, pay attention to the details and the psychological description of the characters. 3. Mark or take notes to help you better understand and remember the content of the article. 4. Try to summarize the main plot and characters of the article to determine the main points of the article. 5. Think and analyze according to your own needs to extract the value and meaning of the article. 6. Pay attention to the specific requirements and context of the questions when doing the questions. Pay attention to the answering skills and format. Read more articles of different types to expand your knowledge and reading ability. Maintaining a calm and relaxed attitude to avoid excessive tension and anxiety can help improve reading efficiency and quality.