Question

If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you． We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all． 1. So challenge the following limits:

1． Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously．

If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you’ll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call． 2. But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, "Go on, I'm not scared!"

2．Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop．

Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this． 3. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income．

3．Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise．

4. A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself．Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself．

4． 5.

Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staff．You never know what kind of people they're going to be． Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class．Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.

A．You should do it continuously．

B．You don't need to go to the gym．

C．Someone may hang up on you．

D．Running in the gym may be a better choice．

E．Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on．

F．Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people．

G．You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone．

Answer 1

1.G

2.C

3.E

4.D

5.F

【解析】

1. challenge the following limits:说：挑战下列的限制，因此前面应该重在安于现状的不好，以作铺垫。故选G。

2. don't stop on the first try!意思是：不要在第一次尝试之后就放弃。猜测前面可能是遭遇到对方挂电话等问题或困难。故选C。

3. 举例如烹饪、缝纫、绘画等。后面的Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income．意思是：除了帮助你挑战自己之外，上一些关于你的兴趣的课程也会带给你额外的收入。因此前面应该是列举的关于自己的兴趣方面的例子。故选E。

4. 在健身房里运动或许是一个更好的选择。根据后面的A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself．意思是：在你家附近简单的跑9分钟，可以为你自己创造奇迹。猜测前面讲的是提倡运动锻炼。故选D

5. 出去旅游，让你自己对不同的人感兴趣。根据最后一部分的第一句话Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staff。意思是：不要把自己局限于你的同路人，尝试着跟服务人员联系。可知最后一部分讲的是多出去见识，扩展自己的人际圈，跟不同的人交往。故选F。

考点:考查议论文阅读。