Question

【题目】 Why are some people so successful in reaching their goals? Research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more of ten because of what they do. 【1】

【2】 “Lose 5 pounds” is a better goal than “lose some weight”, because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal. Just promising you’ll “sleep more” is too vague—be clear and precise. “I’ll be in bed by 10pm on weeknights” leaves no room for doubt about what you ought to do.

Meanwhile, you should think positively about achieving your goal. Believing in your ability to succeed is particularly helpful for creating your motivation. 【3】 Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the possibility of failure.

【4】 You may take on a challenge that requires you to do something you’d honestly rather not do, such as giving up high-fat snacks, or doing 100 sit-ups a day, which will develop your determination to reach your goals. You may start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur. 【5】

A. So just look forward confidently and carry on courageously.

B. But whatever you do, don’t ignore the difficulty in reaching your goal.

C. As your strength grows, you can take on more challenges.

D. Here are some ways successful people achieve their goals.

E. Making a plan for reaching your goals takes patience.

F. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible.

G. Willpower is another important factor.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】B

【4】G

【5】C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了成功人士实现目标的一些方法。

【1】由下文“When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible.

Meanwhile, you should think positively about achieving your goal. Willpower is another important factor.”可知，当你给自己设定一个目标时，要尽可能具体。同时，你应该积极地去实现你的目标。意志力是你接受挑战的另一个重要因素。所以小题1要总领下文。故D选项“以下是成功人士实现目标的一些方法”切题。故选D项。

【2】由““Lose 5 pounds” is a better goal than “lose some weight”, because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal.”可知“减5磅”这个目标比“减一些体重”更好，因为它让你对成功有一个清晰的概念。确切地知道你想要达到的目标会让你在实现目标之前保持动力。同时，想想你需要采取哪些具体的行动来达到你的目标。所以本段主要在说当你给自己设定一个目标时，要尽可能具体。也就是小题2本段标题所要说明的内容。故F项“当你给自己设定一个目标时，要尽可能具体”切题。故选F项。

【3】由“ Believing in your ability to succeed is particularly helpful for creating your motivation. ____3____ Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the possibility of failure.”可知，相信自己有能力成功，这对激发你的动力特别有帮助。研究表明，你思考的事物会很容易、毫不费力地来到你身边，也会让使你对未来的旅程准备不足，并显著增加失败的可能性。所以小题3既要与前文构成转折关系，又要引起下文。再由B选项“but”可知。B选项“无论你做什么，都不要忽视实现目标的困难”切题。故选B项。

【4】由“You may take on a challenge that requires you to do something you’d honestly rather not do, such as giving up high-fat snacks, or doing 100 sit-ups a day, which will develop your determination to reach your goals”可知，你可能会接受一个挑战，要求你做一些你真心不愿做的事情，例如放弃高脂肪零食，或每天做100个仰卧起坐，这将培养你实现目标的决心。所以本段主要在说意志力是实现目标的另一个重要的因素。也就是小题4本段小标题所要说明的内容。故G选项“意志力是实现目标的另一个重要的因素”切题。故选G项。

【5】由“You may start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur.”可知，你可以从一个活动开始，然后制定一个当问题发生时如何处理它们的计划。所以小题5要总结性地说明随着力量的增长，你可以接受更多的挑战。故C选项“随着力量的增长，你可以接受更多的挑战”切题。故选C项。

找出句子之间的连接性的词语是解决7选5题型的重要解题方法，文章的语句间的组合，除了从语句间的意义关系分析外，还可借助句子之间的连接性词语来把握，因为连接性词语能表明这个语段句与句之间、层与层之间的基本关系有承接关系（如 so, therefore, thus, hence, accordingly, consequently, as a result 等）平列关系（如first, second, third…; firstly, secondly, thirdly…; first, next, then…; in the first place, in the second place…; for one thing, for another thing…;to begin with, to conclude 等）。转折关系（如 however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, though, yet, in spite of, at any rate, in any case, whoever, whatever on the contrary, in contrast, by contrast, in comparison, by comparison, conversely, otherwise ，but等）。层递关系（如 also, further, furthermore, likewise, similarly, moreover, in addition, what’s more, too, either, neither, not…but…, not only…but also 等）。

由“ Believing in your ability to succeed is particularly helpful for creating your motivation. ____3____ Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the possibility of failure.”可知，相信自己有能力成功，这对激发你的动力特别有帮助。研究表明，你思考的事物会很容易、毫不费力地来到你身边，也会让你对未来的旅程准备不足，并显著增加失败的可能性。所以小题3既要与前文构成转折关系，又要引导下文。再由B选项“but”可知，B选项“无论你做什么，都不要忽视实现目标的困难”切题。故选B项。