5.The benefits of keeping a journal
If you want to grow,one important thing you should do is keeping a journal.It may seem simple,but it can make a big difference in your life.I have been keeping journals for years.Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me.And to be honest,I can't imagine what my life would be like without it.(36)E
◆It prevents you from losing an idea.Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down?(37)A But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible.If I'm away from my computer,I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go.I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
◆It helps you review all the lessons you've learned.By reviewing your journal,you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten.(38)GYou can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.
◆(39)C After keeping a journal for years,you can look back at it and see how far you've gone.Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today.The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.
◆It helps you expand your ideas.When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea,you are thinking actively about it.(40)FIn the end,you will expand your ideas.
A.I often experienced that myself.
B.It trains you to express your thoughts.
C.It allows you to see your progress over time.
D.Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.
E.Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
F.Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.
G.Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
分析 本文是一篇议论文,主要讲述的是记日记的四大好处,其中包括不会让你丢失自己的想法,帮助你复习所学的东西,帮你看到自己的进步和扩大你的想法.
解答 36.E 本题考查前后句子的联系,本句为第一段最后一句,而下文讲述了四点有关写日记的好处,因此这句话为下文四点内容的总结,故选E.
37.A 本题考查前后句子的联系,根据前后句But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible.可知我曾经有过这样的经历,有了一个主意却没有写下来,后来忘记了.从此以后,我就养成了写日记的习惯.故选A.
38.G 本题考查前后句子 的联系,根据本段第一句It helps you review all the lessons you've learned.可知写日记可以帮助我们克服自己以前曾经遇见的错误,不要再犯.故选G.
39.C 本题考查前后句子的联系,根据下句After keeping a journal for years,you can look back at it and see how far you've gone.可知写日记可以让我们回顾过去,展望未来,故选C.
40.F 本题考查前后句子的联系,根据本段第一句It helps you expand your ideas.可知写日记可以帮助我们拓宽视野,从旧的思想拓展到新的思想.故选F.
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