There's a way.

I've been listening to some radio English programs for over ten years. I think this is the best way for me to study English, but sometimes I use other textbooks especially when I determine to take an English ability test. In fact, I'm supposed to take the TOEIC test next month. Well, it'd be better to say that "I WAS supposed to take the test." because I've foolishly doublebooked before checking my schedule. In any event, I asked one friend of mine to lend me a textbook and I've been studying with it when I have some time.
I must admit that I'm not good at dealing with the TOEIC test. What makes me exhausted is not only my English abilities but also my carelessness. Even in Japanese conversation, I sometimes lose a staple topic people are talking about, and I need to confirm my comprehension by asking a question. During the test, of course, I have nobody to ask. I have to be all ears!
Every time I deal with the TOEIC test, I tend to lose my confidence about my concentration...

I must admit that I'm lack of reading comprehension ability in order to aim at the 1st grade STEP test. I want to mend my problem, but I don't know how to do it. I've been reading "Harry Potter" books for over eight years, and once in a while I've read English newspapers to be familiar with current English; however, I still have trouble reading English writings. How can I make a great improvement? What is the most effective way for me to get a certain reading comprehension ability? Am I in a rut? Maybe...