A. More than willpower.B. Support network.C. Changing your environment.D. Start slow.E. First things first. We all know that breaking a bad habit or establishing a new, healthy one can be difficult, but persistence pays off. Researchers at the University of Washington found that 63 percent of those who made New Year's resolutions were still keeping their resolution two months later. It's not going to be easy, but there are ways to increase your willpower, stay resolved and achieve your goals. 【R1】______ Don't try to restructure your finances, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Establish one clear, specific goal and formulate a realistic strategy for achieving it. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don't stretch yourself too thin. Focus on one goal at a time. 【R2】______ Momentum builds gradually, and whatever your goal, don't expect to achieve it overnight. Real success takes time. If you are trying to kick a caffeine habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of vowing never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements that will pave the way toward a larger one. These successes help your will power grow. 【R3】______ Bolster your willpower by tapping into a support network. Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have skyrocketed, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a potluck dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information—all of which increase commitment and willpower. 【R4】______ If possible, alter your environment to reduce temptation or encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking? Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be tempted to light up. 【R5】______ Sometimes changing your behavior requires more than willpower. If you are struggling with an addiction or want to make a significant lifestyle change, seek the guidance and support of a professional. An expert may be able to provide intensive support and follow-up or prescribe medication to reduce physical symptoms. For example, without help only 5 percent of smokers can quit but that number rises to 30 percent when people seek both drug therapy and counseling.Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control—hard to find just when you want it most. Whether you're trying to lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym regularly, win a promotion or pay off some debts, developing your sense of willpower is an important part of changing any behavior.
The findings of the two archaeologists
threw light on
the burial customs of the ancient Egyptians.
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11: 00 p. m.. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U. S. A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently; promptness (准时) is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U. S. no one would think of keeping a business friend waiting for an hour; it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology. If he is less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.
The company has capitalized______the error of judgment made by its business competitor.
Many young consumers A
do not have
steady incomes, B
so
they might have difficulty C
to borrow
money from an agency in business D
to make loans
.
【T3】
The enemy soldiers dropped bombs
without aim
and injured lots of civilians.
Directions: Write at least 150 words about the topic: Tourist Industry in China. You should write according to the outline given below. Write your composition on the Answer Sheet.1. The great importance of tourist industry for China.2. Problems with China's management of our tourist industry.3. My suggestions on how to improve travel management, especially the travel in big holidays.
{{B}}Section ADirections: In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.{{/B}}
A. Mind yourself that don't be a slave to email.B. You should plan your day at the start of each day.C. Getting your office organized will improve your working efficiency.D. Taking advantage of some right software could help you a lot.E. You can delegate tasks to others instead of doing them yourself. Don't Spend Half Your Work Day on Facebook and Then Brag About It If you spend too much time working in your business, you won't have enough time to work on your business. That is, if all you have done is create a job for yourself, that's a mistake. It is far better, and smarter, to figure out how to free yourself up to be more entrepreneur, less worker. Here's how: 【R1】______ Before the craziness of the day sets in, begin by looking at what is coming up and then prioritize it. Make a list and try to follow it. That way, instead of events controlling you, you control them. You don't want to spend your days putting out fires. If you have a day planner, use it. If you use Outlook or a Blackberry instead, be sure to take advantage of their built-in organizational tools. 【R2】______ There are so many time-saving productivity software tools out there that it is a mistake not to use and take advantage of them. Software. Software makers spend an inordinate amount of effort on R time that could otherwise be spent growing your business. Yet with only a few tweaks, running your business could be easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. And who couldn't use a little of that right now? Anything you can do to be more productive is a smart move.
The light, A
which
otherwise B
disturbed
the patient, was C
excluded
from his room D
by means
of the window blind.
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p. m. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U. S. A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently; promptness (准时) is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U. S. no one would think of keeping a business friend waiting for an hour; it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology. If he is less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.
A. it works out for my time scheduleB. it is the most economical flightC. it also makes a refueling stop at ChicagoHenry: Do you have any direct flights to New Zealand?Molly: Sorry, we don't But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and then have a connecting flight on Japan Airlines 123 to Auckland And【D4】______ , just $ 480.Henry: When does Flight 212 depart?Molly: At 11:30 a. m. By the way,【D5】______.Henry: How long is the layover at Chicago?Molly: Less than one hour.Henry: And how long do I have to stay in Tokyo for the connecting flight?Molly: Not so long, just one hour.Henry: So the time for the whole journey is about...Molly: About eleven hours.Henry: Let me count...OK,【D6】______ . Thanks a lot.Molly: You are welcome.
Some forgeries are intended to
confound
or ridicule the expels; others are intended to imitate an artist or genre.
Cyber technology is among the few core technologies whose edges must be sharpened domestically to maintain social stability and______ the national interests.
He said A
that
the passenger B
must have had
an accident; otherwise he C
would arrive
D
by
that time.
BSection BDirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your rnachine-scoring ANSWER SHEET./B
{{B}}ClozeDirections: In this part, there is a passage with 15 blanks. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.{{/B}}
A. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.B. I thought you liked the apartment.C. I've decided to look for a new place. Roger: Hello.Ann: Hello Roger? This is Ann. Roger: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? How's your new apartment working out?Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, 【D4】______Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? 【D5】______Ann: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the school. Roger: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a few vacancies. 【D6】______Ann: Hey, thanks a lot. Roger: No problem.
{{B}}Section ADirections: In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.{{/B}}
