Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从A—G七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。有两项为多余选项。

According to statistics published by the University of Scranton, about 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions—and the most popular resolution is losing weight. Of those who make resolutions, a mere 8 percent achieve them.

___【1】__ Are we just setting ourselves up for failure? Learn how to make realistic resolutions and how to overcome the roadblocks along the way.

Setting a resolution to lose pounds isn’t a goal that’s achievable now. It may be a good long-term goal. ___【2】__ Registered dietitian Elisa Zied says “… to be real when you make a resolution. It’s okay to shoot for the stars like making a resolution, but why not set a smaller goal and train smart?”

The same concept applies to weight loss. __【3】___ These goals should help develop healthy habits that will finally help achieve your long-term resolution.

Notice that these goals are simple and achievable. “Instead of going from zero to 60, from never going to the gym to going four to five times a week, why not start with three days a week, get consistent and build from there,” Zied says. Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active. __【4】___

You also need to be aware of your current exercise and eating habits to make achievable goals. Keeping a diary of your food and exercise habits can help. Record everything you eat and drink for three to five days and review it. __【5】___For example, if you notice a tendency to snack on unhealthy fare, set a goal to eat a fruit or vegetable with each snack. Building on these smaller goals over time can help you achieve your long-term goal.

A. So why do so many of us fail to achieve our goals?

B. Once you notice your not-so-good habits, start fixing them.

C. Set between one and three weekly goals that you want to achieve.

D. Resolutions usually involve a commitment to sticking to your goals.

E. However, in order to reach it, you need to take baby steps to get it down.

F. If you treat your goals like set appointment, you’re more likely to achieve them.

G. Losing weight, as well as getting a better job, is among the most popular resolutions for adults.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】E

【3】C

【4】F

【5】B

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要分析了很多人设立了减肥的目标，大部分人都失败了的原因。

【1】A 根据第一段最后一句Of those who make resolutions, a mere 8 percent achieve them.可知在这些做出决定的人中，只有百分之八的人实现了目标。也就是说能够实现目标的人很少，横线应该和后一句Are we just setting ourselves up for failure?都是对这一现象提及质疑。故A项“So why do so many of us fail to achieve our goals?为什么如此多的人无法实现目标？”符合这两段的串联。

【2】E 根据前面两句Setting a resolution to lose pounds isn’t a goal that’s achievable now. It may be a good long-term goal.可知下定决心减肥并不是一个现在就能实现的目标，也许会是一个长期的目标。也就是说要一步一步地实现它。故E项“However, in order to reach it, you need to take baby steps to get it down.”可知要想实现目标要一步一步地来。故E正确。

【3】C 根据前一段最后一句It’s okay to shoot for the stars like making a resolution, but why not set a smaller goal and train smart?”说明作者建议我们把大目标分解成小目标。而横线前句The same concept applies to weight loss.说明同样的方法也适用于减肥。那么横线句就应该是指把大目标分解成小目标的句子。故C项“Set one to three weekly goals that you want to achieve.”正确。

【4】F 根据横线前一句Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active.告诉我们要通过和自己做约定来让自己更积极，并积极筹划过程。横线句应该是指要通过约束自己来实现自己的目标。故F项“If you treat your goals like set appointment, you’re more likely to achieve them.”正确。

【5】B 根据横线前一句Record everything you eat and drink for three to five days and review it.记录自己三到五天吃喝的东西，然后再复习检查一下。如果有问题就立刻修改。所以B项“Once you notice your not-so-good habits, start fixing them.”符合上下文串联。