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I used to be the messiest person alive.Over the years, through watching others and by trial and error, I have finally found ways to come up with plans, organize them and follow through with them.
Make an outline of everything you need to have and do to make your plan happen.Make a list of all of the steps that need to be accomplished and think about what needs to be done.
Detail everything thoroughly and read over it so you can start coming up with some mental solutions of how to carry out your plans.
You should ensure that if for some reason way one doesn’t work, you have way two and way three to lean back on.Therefore, different ways are needed at hand.It’s just a matter of being organized.Chances are that there is always more than one way of doing things, and chances are that if one of those ways doesn’t work, one of the other ones will.
Committing yourself to finishing at least part if not all of your plan at once is also necessary.It will show that you not only have initiative to get things rolling, but that you are interested in the results obtained with making the move to get everything done.
If you make a commitment to finish before a specific time, make sure that you carry that out, and be sure to do everything in the way you said you would, within the time-frame you set for yourself.
Don’t try to tackle more things all at a time.All that does is delay your progress, distract you and make you lose your interest, motivation and energy.
Carrying out an effective plan requires being as organized as possible.You will only achieve this by sticking to the order of the plan and not deviating or trying to do more at a time.
Last but not least, you should never abandon things mid-project.It will only annoy everyone around you including yourself.Unfinished plans are a waste of time, energy and, in some cases, even money.
So, don’t be afraid of organization.The older we get, the more necessary it becomes to have the skills to follow through with confidence and to be able to carry through plans in an organized and manageable way.It pays to be organized, after all.
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◆List everything you need ◆List the |
To make your plan happen |
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Prepare three |
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Do everything |
To show yourself you are determined to get things started and caring about the results. |
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Do one thing at once |
Stick to the order of your plan |
To save your interest, motivation and energy |
Finish what you have started |
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To get your plan |
You shouldn’t be afraid of organization because it’s really worthwhile. |
Romecanbepriceyfortravelers, whichiswhymanychoosetostayinahostel( 旅社). ThehostelsinRomeofferabedinadormroomforaround
$25anight,andforthat,you'lloftengettostayinacentrallocation(位置) withsecurity andcomfort.
YellowHostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would beYellowHostel.It'soneofthebest-rated hostelsinthe city,andforgood reason.It'saffordable,andit'sgotafunatmospherewithoutbeingtoonoisy.Asanaddedbonus,it'sclosetothemaintrainstation.
Hostel AlessandroPalace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. HostelAlessandroPalaceisfun.Staffmembersholdplentyofbareventsforguestslikefree shots,barcrawlsandkaraoke.There'salsoanareaontherooftopforhangingoutwith othertravelersduringthesummer.
YouthStation Hostel
If you'relooking for cleanlinessanda modernhostel,look no further thanYouthStation.Itoffersbeautifulfurnishingsandbeds.Thereareplentyofotherbenefits,too;itdoesn'tchargecitytax;ithas both air conditioning and a heaterfortherooms;it also hasfree Wi-Fi ineveryroom.
Hoteland Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk fromthe central city station and it'sclose to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful,providing you with a map of the city when you arrive,and offering advice if you requiresome. However,you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?
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Comfort. |
B. |
Security. |
C. |
Price. |
D. |
Location. |
Which hotel best suits people who enjoy anactive social life?
A. |
Yellow Hostel. |
B. |
Hostel AlessandroPalace. |
C. |
YouthStationHostel. |
D. |
HotelandHostelDesArtistes. |
What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?
A. |
It gets noisy at night. |
B. |
Its staff is too talkative. |
C. |
It charges for Wi-Fi. |
D. |
It's inconveniently located. |
Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club-women, or people of a different color or belief-they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are "really, really smart." Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are "really, really smart." Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with "intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."
12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?
A. |
They're unfair. |
B. |
They're conservative. |
C. |
They're objective. |
D. |
They're strict. |
13. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science?
A. |
They think themselves smart. |
B. |
They look up to great thinkers. |
C. |
They see gender differences earlier than boys. |
D. |
They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs |
14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?
A. |
Improved global communication. |
B. |
Less discrimination against women. |
C. |
Acceptance of victors' concepts. |
D. |
Changes in people's social positions. |
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. |
Geniuses Think Alike |
B. |
Genius Takes Many Forms |
C. |
Genius and Intelligence |
D. |
Genius and Luck |
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: " Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered-landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑)up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe."
"Yeah," I said. "Safe."
8. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?
A. |
He felt disappointed. |
B. |
He gave up his hobby. |
C. |
He liked the weather there. |
D. |
He had disagreements with his family. |
9. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?
A. |
Be careful! |
B. |
Well done! |
C. |
No way! |
D. |
Don't worry! |
10. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?
A. |
To join the skateboarding. |
B. |
To make new friends. |
C. |
To learn more tricks. |
D. |
To relive his childhood days |
11. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A. |
Children should learn a second language. |
B. |
Sport is necessary for children's health. |
C. |
Children need a sense of belonging |
D. |
Seeing the world is a must for children. |
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding(繁育)programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf(犀牛幼息).When the tiny creature arrived on January 31. she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity(圈养).
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: "Obviously we're all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It's still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up. I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day."
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32 kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.
4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?
A. |
Costly. |
B. |
Controversial. |
C. |
Ambitious. |
D. |
Successful. |
5. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?
A. |
She loves staying with her mother. |
B. |
She dislikes outdoor activities. |
C. |
She is in good condition |
D. |
She is sensitive to heat. |
6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?
A. |
They had their first born in January. B .They enjoyed exploring new places |
B. | |
C. |
They lived with their grandmothers. |
D. |
They were brought to the reserve young |
7. What can be inferred about Porn-Lympne Reserve?
A. |
The rhino section will be open to the public. |
B. |
It aims to control the number of the animals. |
C. |
It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund. |
D. |
Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas. |
A Take a view, the Landscape(风景)Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers.Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape.Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.
Mike Shepherd (2011) Skiddaw in Winter Cumbria, England |
It was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black-and-white image(图像). |
Timothy Smith (2014) Macclesfield Forest Cheshire, England |
I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe. a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest. |
1. Who would most probably enter for Take a view?
A. |
Writers. |
B. |
Photographers. |
C. |
Painters. |
D. |
Tourists. |
2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?
A. |
They are winter images. |
B. |
They are in black and white. |
C. |
They show mountainous scenes. |
D. |
They focus on snow-covered forests. |
3. Where can the text be found?
A. |
In a history book. |
B. |
In a novel. |
C. |
In an art magazine. |
D. |
In a biography. |