Why is setting goals(目标) important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.
Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. It's like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers.One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal , or a map.
But she drivers aimlessly(无目的地) around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be?
They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set, and they aren't difficult to reach.
You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way, you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Written goals can be reviewed usually |
B.He starts off at the same time from the same place. |
C.It's up to you to find out what your goals really are. |
D.By setting goals you are taking control of your life. |
E.Winners in life set goals and follow through on them.
A rich man was ill in hospital, and the doctor feared that his life was ending soon. He called together his three sons and gave them the challenge, ‘One of you will get all my money. To decide which of you can get the money, I am going to give each of you a dollar. Go today and buy something that can fill this room.”
In the evening, they all came back. Child number one went to his friend’s farm and bought two bales of hay (两捆干草) with the dollar. He brought the hay and threw it up into the air. But it couldn’t fill the room.
Child number two went to a shop and bought two pillows made with feathers(羽毛). He then opened them and threw the feathers all over the room. All the feathers settled down on the floor and the room was still not filled.
The third son took out a candle and said, “I bought a box of matches and a candle then I gave the rest to a charity.” He lit the candle and turned off the lights, and the room was filled.
“ Well done, my son. You will get all my money because you understand a very important lesson about life. You understand how to let your light shine. That is good.” said the father.The rich man wanted to give all his money to one of his sons because _______.
A.he was dying |
B.he was too old to work |
C.he wanted to know which son was the cleverest |
D.he want something special |
Child number two ________.
A.asked his father for help | B.bought nothing |
C.gave the money to charity | D.got feathers in a shop |
From the passage we can know _______.
A.the third son is honest and friendly |
B.the father is satisfied with the third son |
C.child number one is the cleverest |
D.candle is a good gift for family |
What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Let Your Light Shine | B.A Rich Man and His Three Sons |
C.How to Get Money | D.The Cleverest Son |
Dear World,
My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange and new to him for some time. And I wish you would treat him gently.
You see, up to now, he has been king of his own room. He has been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to treat his wounds, and to comfort his feelings.
But now things are going to be different. This morning, he’s going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start his life.
So, World, I wish you would take him by the little hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him there are heroes, leaders and friends in this world. Give him quiet time to think over the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.
Teach him to believe in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him he is wrong.
Teach him to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.
Teach him never to put a price on his heart and spirit.
Teach him gently, World, but don’t love him too much, because only the test of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, and see what you can do. He’s such a little fellow.From the second paragraph we know that the writer’s son.
A.is often ill |
B.rules the whole family |
C.has been working at home |
D.has been taken good care of |
The writer wishes her son.
A.to treat others gently |
B.not to feel strange at school |
C.to develop some good habits |
D.to be better than other children at school |
Which is the best title of this passage?
A.A great moment is coming! | B.How to teach my son. |
C.A mother’s letter to the world | D.Don’t be rude to my son! |
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You love to take photos, but you don’t know much about photography. This is a great place to start. |
If you like to take photos of people, you may visit .
A.Shopping Guide | B.Ask Our Advice | C.Chat Group | D.Big Win |
From Lessons for Beginners, you can learn .
A.how to choose a lesson |
B.where to get information on prices |
C.how to take photos |
D.where to meet photography fans |
This is a (n) .
A.advertisement | B.story | C.piece of news | D.shopping list |
阅读下面的短文,根据其内容回答问题。
How did the Golden Gate Bridge get its name ?
As we all know , the Golden Gate Bridge 金门大桥in San Francisco , the USA ,which took only 52 months to be designed and built and was opened in 1937, is probably the most beautiful bridge in the world . Since it was opened , it has been perhaps the best-loved sight of San Francisco. But whoever goes to see the bridge can see the bridge is red instead of golden . Do you want to know the reason why is called the Golden Gate Bridge?
In fact the bridge isn’t named for its color .It is named for the Golden Gate. What is the Golden Gate? A gate is either an opening or the thing that closes the opening . the Golden Gate is an opening in the land . Water from the sea comes through this opening into San Francisco Bay 旧金山海湾And the bridge goes over the opening . And do you know why it is called the Golden Gate? Here is a story about it .
Many years ago ,men from some European countries came to California to look for gold . Many of them came by ship . When they came into the bay through the opening , they thought it was a gate to gold , so they named it the Golden Gate.How long did it take to design and build the Golden Gate Bridge?___________________.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge? ___________________________________.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge named for ?________________________________.
What did the Europeans come to California to look for long ago ?
____________________________________________.What did the passage mainly talk about ?___________________________________.
Karnishakuji4- 162
Tokyo 145
October24,2007
Concord School of English
23 Essex St.
Concord,,NH03301
Dear Madam or sir ,
One of the teachers at my school in Japan told me that your school has summer courses . I’m planning to go to the USA next summer and would like to take a one- month course .
I’m 18 years old and have been studying English for six years . I’m going to study English at the university . I have ever been to a few countries , such as China , England ,Korea ,but never to the US ,and I think a trip will help me improve my English .
Could you send me a catalogue 目录and application 申请表? I would also like information about New Hampshire and other places nearby .
I hope to do some traveling when the course is over .
Thank you . I look forward to盼望 your reply .
Yours ,
Mariko Kobori From the passage we know that the writer is from __________.
A. Japan | B.the US | C.Korea | D.China |
When will Mariko Kobori take the summer course ?
A.In June , 2006 | B.In May , 2007 | C.In June , 2008 | D.In July 2007 |
Mariko Kobori began to learn English at the age of _____________.
A.18 | B.16 | C.14 | D.12 |
After the course is over, the writer may _________.
A.go back home at once | B.have a trip in the USA |
C.meet some friends in the university | D.go on studying there |
Mariko Kobori wrote the letter to ________________.
A.take the next summer English course |
B.go to the USA for summer holidays |
C.get some advice on how to learn English |
D.know about the Concord School of English |