高频动词与词组辨析 — 英语阅读题

Read the passage and answer the question. When Leo started his first semester at college, he found it hard to keep up with everything. At first, he could not take in so much information during fast-paced lectures, and his notes were often incomplete. To cope, he bought a recorder and began to take down the key points after class instead of writing everything during lectures. Within a month, he also took up jogging every morning, which helped him stay energetic. By the end of the term, his confidence had grown so much that he was ready to take on the challenge of an advanced literature course. Question: Which of the following best describes what Leo did according to the passage? A. He tried to write down every word the professors said in class. B. He adopted a new note-taking method and developed a new hobby. C. He gave up on the advanced literature course because it was too hard. D. He refused to take on any extra challenges during his first term.