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To be able to motivate oneself, or self-motivate, occurs when a person has the willingness to do something and is internally(内在地) motivated to do it.
Sometimes it’s very difficult to get ourselves moving.The natural tendency is to postpone.Life just seems to get in the way! There is a job to go to, groceries to do, television to watch—whoops! I guess we get pretty good at finding excuses to escape getting started on goals like an exercise routine or reading a new book.The fact is that we are creatures of routine and habit.So what can we do to motivate ourselves to accomplish our goals?
Here are some tips on how to get moving:
Decide what you want.It’s hard to motivate an aimless mind.Set a goal and decide how you are going to go about it.Then break it down into smaller sections so it’s easier to handle and less overwhelming.(势不可挡)
Keep track of your progress.Keep a log or journal where you can measure how much you have accomplished.Looking at it can also motivate you to keep pushing ahead.
Post motivating pictures or slogans within your sight.It is always inspiring to see pictures of people who have accomplished what you’re going for.It makes it attainable and realistic.Likewise, little slogans like “go for it” or “just do it” can give you the little support you need.
Sometimes we forget what we set out to do and a little reminder is all we need to be revitalized (激活) and focus on the end result.If you remind yourself to go for the desired promotion, it will re-establish why you are doing what you’re doing.
Make it a habit.Once you have accomplished your objective, e.g.becoming an early riser, keep it up so that it’s second nature to you and you don’t have to think about it anymore.
64.According to the author, some people fail to achieve their goals because ________.
A.they don’t have enough desire
B.their life is filled with routine work
C.they benefit from the force of habit
D.they naturally put off forming new habits
65.It can be inferred from the underlined sentence that ________.
A.self-motivation needs repeated self-reminding of one’s goal
B.in modern society people tend to become forgetful
C.when we forget our goal, our life becomes meaningless
D.we can achieve our goal only by focusing on the end result
66.To get moving on your goal, you can do the following EXCEPT ________.
A.keep a diary to clearly judge your distance to your goal
B.make self-improvement your second nature
C.forget your aim and revitalize yourself with slogans
D.support yourself by hanging inspiring pictures in your house
67.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.Set Goals in Your Life B.Get Yourself Motivated
C.Get into Good Habits D.Do Not Postpone
The UK has a wellrespected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect(前景) of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nervewracking(令人头痛的). Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:
●Learn rules. Make sure you know British social manners. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
●Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
●Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves their room.
●Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s new recruits.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?
A.October is generally the busiest mon![]() |
B.It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your suitcase. |
C.A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier. |
D.The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week. |
The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to .
A.courses | B.freshers | C.neighbors | D.challenges |
We can infer from the 4th paragraph that .
A.the newcomers usually miss the days living at home |
B.most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities |
C.many freshers are worried about how to fit university life |
D.all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs |
Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?
A.To pass the busy university life. |
B.To help make friends with other freshers. |
C.To show yourself a drinker as others. |
D.To pass the time in a happy way. |
The main purpose of the passage is to .
A.tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities |
B.introduce something about higher education system of the UK |
C.discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK |
D.advise the freshmen how to behave well in universities |
It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday. She was sure Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she was busy. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Perhaps Myra might come. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child.
Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. Johnnie, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a packet of sweets.
“I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents, ” he said. “I did last week when I was six.”
What would she like? A pair of slippers, perhaps. A blue new cardigan(羊毛衫). Or a table lamp. Or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.
She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate.
“Granny, granny, ” Johnnie returned. “I’ve got your post!”
He gave her four envelopes. Three were from old friends. The fourth was in Myra’s writing.
“No parcel(包裹), Johnnie?”
“No, granny.”
Almost reluctantly, she tore the fourth envelope open. Folded in the card was a check. Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the check, Myra and Harold.
The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.As can be inferred from the passage, _______.
A.the old lady lived alone in a flat away from her daughter |
B.the fri![]() |
C.Myra was stopped by her husband from seeing her mother |
D.the neighbours cared little about the old lady in daily life |
The old lady expected her daughter most __________.
A.to send her a present. | B.to send her a check. |
C.to come back home to celebrate her birthday. | D.not to return home. |
The old lady felt _______ when she saw no parcel came with her daughter’s card.
A.excited | B.happy | C.disappointed | D.impatient |
Which of the following might serve as the best title for the passage?
A.The Present | B.The Check | C.The Birthday | D.The Daughter |
The reason why the old lady tore the check into small pieces was that _______.
A.she was sure her daughter would come, not the check |
B.she didn’t notice there were six figures on the check |
C.she didn’t think the check was large enough for a present |
D.she would prefer a present with love from her daughter |
I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs and toast. Others had cakes and candy for lunch, while we had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess, my supper was different from the other kids’. But at least I was not alone in my suffering. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did.
My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing. We had to wear clean clothes every day. Other kids always wore their clothes for days. We reached the height of disgrace(耻辱) because she made our clothes herself, just to save money.
The worst is yet to come. We had to be in bed by 9:00 each night and up at 7:45 the next morning. So while my friends slept, my mother actually had the courage to break Child Labor Law. She made us work. I believed she lay awake all night thinking up mean things to do to us. Through the years, our friends’ report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing. My mother, however, would only be satisfied with black marks. None of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout(退学者).
She forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults. Using this as a background, I’m now trying to bring up my three children. I’m filled with pride when my children think I am mean because now I thank God every day for giving me the meanest mother in the world.From the passage we can learn that the writer’s mother was __________.
A.not generous at all |
B.very strict with her children |
C.very mean with money matters |
D.very cruel to her children |
Which of the following things did the writer hate to do most?
A.Eating differently from other kids. |
B.Wearing clean clothes made by mother . |
C.Going to bed early and getting up early . |
D.Letting mother know where they were . |
It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A.the writer worked hard and usually got good grades in studies |
B.mother was punished for breaking the Labor Law |
C.all the other kids studied better than the writer |
D.the writer’s family lived a miserable life |
Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage ?
A.Mother practised economy in running her home . |
B.The writer is very thankful for her mother . |
C.The writer is strict with her children when bringing them up . |
D.The wrier has a deep hatred for her mother . |
The passage was written in a way of _________ tone.
A.humorous | B.hateful | C.ridiculous | D.critical |
Surfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.
The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee’s attention.”
“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university’s website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day’s work, and as a result, increases productivity(生产效率),”he said.
According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software to block their employees from watching video, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That’s not always a good idea.”
However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without,” he said.What does the University of Melbourne study mainly show?
A.People who surf the Internet are good employees. |
B.Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours. |
C.Surfing the Internet for fun during office hours increases productivity. |
D.The Internet is becoming more and more impo![]() |
According to Paragraph 3, Brent Coker would most probably agree that______.
A.the longer a person’s mind rests ,the better attention he will have |
B.surfing the Internet is the best way to increase productivit![]() |
C.workers should have a long break during office hours |
D.Workers should let their minds rest now and then |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?
A.Watching videos. | B.Reading online news. |
C.Reading online novels | D.Playing online games. |
The underlined word “block” in Paragr
ap4 means “_____”.
A.prevent | B.cycle | C.burst | D.breathe |
What can we infer form the last paragraph?
A.Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity. |
B.Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity. |
C.Most people don’t surf the Internet in moderation during office hours. |
D.People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet. |
If you’re planning on traveling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your jou
rney.
First of all, always check and double-check departure (起程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via(经由)Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead.
“Listen! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing (令人难堪的).
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suit and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day. According to the passage, it’s obvious that______
A.The author learns some rules of traveling from his own experience. |
B.The author doesn’t plan his trips or journeys carefully. |
C.Englishmen like to wear heavy suits wherever they travel |
D.The America taxi driver never travels to England. |
What should you make sure first before setting off?
A.When you will leave. | B.Where you will go. |
C.How you will travel | D.Whom you will go with. |
According to the passage, the driver was angry because_______
A.the author gave him false money |
B.the author did not give him the local currency |
C.the author did not give him money |
D.the auth![]() |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The author tells people to choose warm places as their travel destinations. |
B.You don’t have to take credit cards when traveling. |
C.You should know more about the weather of the place you’ll visit. |
D.You should take enough change when yo![]() |
What is t
he main idea of the passage?
A.A few simple rules about how to make life easier both befo![]() |
B.Always check and double-check departure time. |
C.It is important to have the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. |
D.To find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you lea![]() |