In general, it’s hard to spend enough time in both concentrating on lessons and taking part in social activities. But I wanted to succeed in both. I knew this would be a challenge but I didn’t realize how difficult it was until my class in the high school began.
I got on well with other girls. After school, I often had ice cream with them first instead of finishing my homework before it was time to hand it in. I always finished it the next day between classes. I knew it wasn’t very good and the grades that I got showed I was not hard working enough. I realized that I needed to find some kind of balance.
So I created a timetable that would divide my time between studying and relaxing. It was a good idea but I was only able to follow it for a few days because it made me under too much pressure.
Later, I tried another plan. Each week I listed everything that I had to get done during the week and the time by which I had to get it done. The under the things I had to do, I made another list of things that I could do if I had time.
It worked really well. Ever since I have never missed any important things. At the same time, I enjoyed my spare time a lot.
Planning my time has been challenging, but I continue to do it. I’m glad that I’ve learned to balance things and it has helped prepare for what is coming after graduation.
1.Why did the writer follow the first timetable only for a few days?
A．Because it had a specific list
B．Because it wasn’t a good idea
C．Because it brought her too much pressure.
2.What wasn’t included in the writer’s second time plan?
A．The things she shouldn’t do
B．the things she had to get done
C．The things she could do if she had time
3.According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A．The writer had few friends because of bad grade
B．Learning to balance things is helpful to make plans for the future
C．The writer preferred to spend more time in relaxing than studying
4.Which do you think is the best title of the passage?
A．Facing challenges
B．Concentrating on lessons
C．Balancing study and play
Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow yourself to make your life happen.
Successful and happy people imagine how their life should be and they set lots of goals. By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It's like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind(her goal) which is laid out for her on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver. But she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas and oil. Which driver do you want to be?
Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set, and they aren't difficult to reach. It's up to you to find out what your goals really are. You are the one who must decide what to achieve and at what direction to aim your life.
Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. Written goals can be reviewed regularly(有规律地), and have more power. Like a contract(合同)with yourself, they are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in a specific way you are able to make yourself always aware of situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.
1.The writer gave the example of two drivers to show .
A. the importance of setting goals
B. the foolishness of the second driver
C. the importance of having a map
D. the foolishness of the first driver
2. According to the article, the most important thing in realizing one's dream is to .
A. try to make others know his or her ability very well
B. have a clear understanding of what he or she wants in life
C. let others help him or her to make his or her dream come true
D. let others understand him or her first, then work with him or her
3.According to the article, successful people are different from unsuccessful ones because ·
A. the unsuccessful people always set unrealistic plans for themselves
B. the unsuccessful people make plans for everything but can not work hard
C. the successful people set goals for everything and can get help from others
D. the successful people set goals in their lives and make plans to carry it out
4.According to the article, if you want to succeed, you must .
A. study hard B. have a goal and achieve it
C. live happily D. experience everything
完形填空，先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Scott Heiferman and Brendan McGovern founded(创立) Meetup in 2002. The two met by _________ in college and became good friends. That chance meeting led to the creation of Meetup and is_________ the founders stress the value of connecting with strangers.
Meetup is a community-building app that _________ people in a common place. Members can join a group that interests them online and then meet them in person. Today's world depends more on technology than _________ , human contact to communicate. But Meetup allows members to “use the Internet to get _________ the Internet" and have face-to-face meetings.
To sign up and attend any Meet up is _________ . There is only a fee(费用)for organizing and keeping groups. The selection(选择)of groups to choose from is large. A Meetup group exists(存在) for _________ any shared interest: sports, cooking, language, art, pets and every hobby under the sun. There are also parenting groups and cultural groups. I have personally used Meetup to meet other _________ lovers to go riding and climbing.
The app _________ as a great way to network with others. More chances can come from meeting with _________ . Who knows? It is very possible to meet a new best friend or business partner at the next Meetup.
1.A. chance B. hand C. luck D. mistake
2.A. that B. why C. what D. how
3.A. cancels B. changes C. connects D. contacts
4.A. busy B. daily C. kind D. real
5.A. on B. off C. down D. up
6.A. cheap B. expensive C. low D. free
7.A. all B. almost C. both D. many
8.A. outdoor B. indoor C. outside D. inside
9.A. considers B. knows C. uses D. serves
10.A. friends B. partners C. strangers D. Teenagers
一I missed the beginning of I am a singer yesterday evening.
一 ! But you can watch the re-play tonight.
A. Hurry up B. Sounds great
C. What a pity D. Try your best
一Can you tell me your online shopping products will arrive?一In three days, I think.
A. how often B. how soon
C. how long D. how much
一David asked in China.
一Of course not. Chinese usually shake hands with a lady as a greeting.
A. why could he greet a lady by kissing her
B. why he could greet a lady by kissing her
C. whether could he greet a lady by kissing her
D. whether he could greet a lady by kissing her
