16.Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control-hard to find just whenyou want it most.Whether you're trying to lose weight,stop smoking or get to the gym
regularly,developing your sense of willpower is an important part of changing any
behavior.(36)G.But there re ways to increase your willpower.
▲Don't try to change your economic situation,win a promotion and lose weight all on the sam morning.Establish one clear,specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve it.
Extra wilpower sometimes requires extra energy,so don't stretch yourself too thin.(37)B.
▲Whatever your goal is,don't expect to achieve it overnight.(38)C.If you are trying
to kick a coffee habit,start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water,
instead of promising never to drink coffee again.Congratulate yourself on the small achieve-ments that will pave the way toward a larger one.These successes help your willpower
grow.
▲(39)D.Ask friends,family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they
can help.If your credit card bills have increased sharply,for instance,let friends know
that you are cutting back on expenses.Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant.Find a support group or organization related to your goal and
attend their meetings.You can get valuable advice,understanding and information.
▲If possible,change your environment to encourage positive behavior.Want to get in
shape?Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home.Quitting smoking?(40)F.
A.Change your environment to change your life
B.Focus on one goal at a time.
C.Real success takes time.
D.Improve your willpower by a support network.
E.Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.
F.Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.
G.Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.
分析 意志力有时就像电视遥控器一样,你想要的时候很难找到,所以告诉我们打破坏习惯,建立好的习惯很难.
解答 GBCDF
36.G 细节题.从前面的句子:Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control-hard to find just when you want it most.可知意志力有时就像电视遥控器一样,你想要的时候很难找到,所以告诉我们打破坏习惯,建立好的习惯很难.选G
37.B 从前面的句子:Extra wilpower sometimes requires extra energy,so don't stretch yourself too thin.可知额外的意志力要求额外的精力,所以建议我们一次专注于一件事情.选B.
38.C 细节题.根据前句Whatever your goal is,don't expect to achieve it overnight可知,无论你的目标是什么,别指望一夜之间实现,目标的实现是需要时间的,故选C.
39.D 细节题.根据后面的句子Ask friends,family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they
can help.可知,要想增加意志力可以寻求帮助,故选D.
40.F 细节题.从前面的句子:Quitting smoking?可知要避开酒吧饭店那些让你复吸的地方.选F
点评 在答题中,应首先略读一下短文,了解一下短文的大致意思,然后把几个选项含义理解透,尤其注意意思相近,表达有交叉的选项之间的区别.然后再细读短文,把答案填入合适位置.答题时可以把含义相近的几个选项轮流填入同一处位置,反复阅读,反复体会,找出最佳选项,对于实在没有把握的小题可以留待最后完成.完成短文后,再认真通读一遍全文,看看上下语意是否通顺,是否符合逻辑关系.