Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

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 to 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 appointments, 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】

【1】分析该空格后面一句，这是一个疑问句；再结合该空格前一段的内容，不难推断出该空格也应该是一个疑问句。分析各个选项，可选出A（疑问句）为此空格的答案。

【2】根据本空格后的内容，可知后面主要讲述的是要把一个长远的目标具体地细化成一小步一小步的小目标。结合各个选项的意思，可知应选E。

【3】做好此题，关键就要抓住空格后一句中的these goals。由此分析，空格处的句子的内容必须含有“goals”一词，分析选项，可知C为正确答案。

【4】根据此题前面的一句话以及这段话的内容，可知此题应选F。

【5】由于此空格后举了一个例子，同时根据这个例子的具体意思和内容，可知道此处是讲要改正不良习惯的，故选B。