Question

    Spring will soon be upon us and a new term is here. All over the world spring is the season of new life: flowers bloom, baby animals are born, and the weather becomes warmer．During this time of year, people usually walk around with a spring in their steps and a feeling of fresh beginnings．However, for a fresh beginning it takes more than the bright colors and fresh air of spring．We need to look at ourselves, set new goals（目标）, and decide how to improve ourselves．

In England ,people usually do this on the first day of the year. We look at the past year and think about what we' d like to change or improve in our lives, and we call this a New Year' s resolution（决心）．These can be anything from improving one' s health through exercise or giving up bad habits, to studying harder for better grades or trying to find a good work or life balance．

Luckily, we don' t have to wait for the beginning of a new year to try and become better people．We can do this whenever we like．The milestone of a new term is just a good place to start.

Sometimes it' s difficult to take the first step in achieving newly set goals, but an old saying is "to begin is to be half-way there．" I agree with this because taking on a new task or changing habits can seem daunting at first, but once we begin, they get easier．

The trick（技巧）with deciding on a resolution for a new term is not to set unrealistic(不实际) goals. If we do this, it's easy to lose heart, because the final goal seems so far away. Try to make many small goals that you want to reach on the way to your final goal. This way, you can see your progress easily.

1.In Paragraph One, the writer wants to tell us that spring is a time _________．

A.to take a walk around outdoors B.to enjoy fresh air and bright colors

C.to set goals for a fresh beginning D.for animals to have babies

2.According to Paragraph Four, the writer agree with ________.

A.Be swift to hear, slow to speak. B.All that ends well is well.

C.Well begun is half done. D.All roads lead to Rome.

3.What does the underlined word "daunting" probably mean in Paragraph Four?

A.changeable B.difficult C.lovely D.dangerous

4.What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A.If you see no progress, you'll be sad. B.Whatever happens, stick to your dreams.

C.Never lose heart when meeting with difficulties D.Your goals should be realistic and small.

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】

本文介绍了好的开始是成功的一半，因此要在新学期制定一个计划。决定新学期决心的诀窍是不要设定不切实际的目标。在实现最终目标的过程中，试着制定一些你想要达到的小目标。

1.推理判断题。根据“However, for a fresh beginning it takes more than the bright colors and fresh air of spring．We need to look at ourselves, set new goals（目标）, and decide how to improve ourselves．”可知，作者想告诉我们春天是一个为新的开始设定目标的时候。故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据but an old saying is "to begin is to be half-way there．" I agree with this because taking on a new task or changing habits can seem daunting at first, but once we begin, they get easier．可知，作者认为好的开始是成功的一半，故选C。

3.词义猜测题。根据连词but前后表示转折关系，but后once we begin, they get easier表示容易，因此but前，表示困难。故选B。

4.推理判断题。根据“The trick（技巧）with deciding on a resolution for a new term is not to set unrealistic(不实际) goals. If we do this, it's easy to lose heart, because the final goal seems so far away. Try to make many small goals that you want to reach on the way to your final goal.”可知，你的目标应该既现实的又是小的目标。故选D。