Question

【题目】I Think I Can: How to Push Yourself to Success

“Because I can” has magic power. It pushes us to leave our comfort zones. It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't. 【1】.【2】.

Whether it is to get to the store or work, climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Break the “I’m tired” or

“It is too hard” or “It is too far” cycle. Increasing your activity level will provide enormous benefits, both physically and mentally.

Try Something New

It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try new things.【3】. Maybe it seems too difficult. Or maybe, it is just inconvenient. Reminding yourself that You Can try something new will help you to move past these roadblocks and discover new things about yourself and possible new interests.

Speak Up

Often, we dare not address（处理）things that bother us or make us unhappy.【4】.Use that voice “because you can.” Communicating to loved ones, co-workers, and even your boss as to how you feel, what your needs and expectations are and what you are thinking can help you develop deeper, more meaningful and rewarding relationships. Further, you will be truer to yourself, thus making you a happier individual.

Increase Your Willpower

【5】. However, developing a strong willpower, whether it is in response to our favorite chocolate cake or to over-shopping is something that we can all benefit from. Next time you are tempted to do something you think you might regret, try reminding yourself that you can say no. You have the power.

A. Saying “No” to our favorites can be challenging

B. Here are a few ways to apply this positive thinking to your own life

C. You have a voice

D. Be More Active

E. “Because I can” is an easy way to include more activities into your life

F. Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone

G. A strong willpower can keep us motivated（有动机的）and reach our goals

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】F

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】本文叙述的是，“如何推动自己走向成功”。

【1】根据上句It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't.“它给了我们一个理由去做那些我们认为我们做不到的事情。”承接上文，B项Here are a few ways to apply this positive thinking to your own life“这里有一些方法可以将这种积极的想法应用到你自己的生活中”切题。

【2】该空是小标题。结合下文小标题，此处应该用短小精悍的祈使句。只有D项Be More Active是祈使句，符合题意。

【3】结合上句It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try new things.“我们很容易为我们不应该尝试新事物的原因找借口。”再结合下句Maybe it seems too difficult.“也许这看起来太难了。”承接上下文，F项 Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone“也许你认为它超出了你的舒适区。”切题。故答案为F。

【4】根据上句Often, we dare not address（处理）things that bother us or make us unhappy.“通常，我们不敢解决困扰我们或让我们不开心的事情。”再根据下句Use that voice “because you can.” 使用那个声音“因为你可以”。承接上下文，C项You have a voice“你有一个声音。”切题。

【5】根据下文However, developing a strong willpower, whether it is in response to our favorite chocolate cake or to over-shopping is something that we can all benefit from.“然而，培养一种坚强的意志力，无论是对我们最喜欢的巧克力蛋糕还是过度购物，都是我们都能从中受益的东西。”承接下文，A项Saying “No” to our favorites can be challenging“对我们的最爱说“不”是很有挑战性的。”切题。

做七选五时，一定要注意and/but/so/besides/however/furthermore/moreover/in addition/what’s more等词汇、固定结构的运用。它们连接了上下文，起着承上起下的作用。像but（但是）、however（然而），表示转折，这说明前后的内容相反或相对。本题第5小题，根据下文However, developing a strong willpower, whether it is in response to our favorite chocolate cake or to over-shopping is something that we can all benefit from.“然而，培养一种坚强的意志力，无论是对我们最喜欢的巧克力蛋糕还是过度购物，都是我们都能从中受益的东西。”承接下文，A项Saying “No” to our favorites can be challenging“对我们的最爱说“不”是很有挑战性的。”切题。下文中的However表示转折。