Do you ever find yourself longing for (渴望) some time for yourself? Many of us are so busy with work and school and there is little time left to do something that we enjoy. What follows are some ways to find to slow down and enjoy life.

1. Evenings with Yourself. Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do something else, just tell them your plans. Use the time for gardening, reading or doing exercise.

2. Monthly Treat. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month. Maybe you can go to see a movie, have a haircut, play golf or whatever treat you’re always thinking about but rarely get to.

3. Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!

4. Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and study: singing group, book club, biking/walking/running/etc clubs, ski club, etc. What are you interested in? Look up a club in your area today and join! If you can’t find a club, consider starting one by yourself!

5. Exercise. For busy people it can be difficult to make time for this. All you have to do is decide today and then make it a reality tomorrow. A new habit is started with just one step. Take that first step tomorrow. Walk for 20 minutes in the morning. Then build on that success daily.

1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Do more Exercise　　　　　　　 B. How to Keep Fit

C. Find Time for Yourself　　　　　 D. Spend Time with Your Friends

2. What are the main reasons why people have almost no time for relaxation?

A. Because people are eager to achieve success in life.

B. Because people are busy with their jobs and study.

C. Because people find it difficult to make their dreams come true.

D. Because people are too tired of life.

3. According to the passage, which of the following can NOT help you relax?

A. Do some exercise regularly, at least start to do some exercise.

B. Take part in some groups or build up a circle of your own.

C. Schedule certain evenings for yourself and enjoy them.

D. Stay late at your office and spend evenings with your colleagues.

4. According to the author, what is the most important step for an extremely busy man to do some exercise?

A. Buying some sports equipment.　　　　　 B. Just doing it first.

C. Making a long-term plan.　　　　　　　 D. Joining a health club.

Personalities ______ from one person to another, ______everybody has his or her own personalities.

　　 A. change; which is to say　 　　　　　　　 B. change; as is to say

C. vary; that is to say 　　　　　　　　　　 D. vary; what is to say

Whether you liked it or not, you shouldn’t have ___ to your mother when she was talking to you.

A. turned back 　　　　　　　　　　　　　B. turned down your back

C. turned your back 　　　　　　　　　　　D. turned your back away

I found her nice and honest ________ I saw her.

A. for the first time 　　　 B. the first time

C. on the first time 　　　　 D. for the first time when

Zhang Lijuan agreed to move and ______ packing all her goods.

A. set down　 B. set aside　 C. set out　 D. set about

The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has ____ all over the country.

A. companies B. branches　 C. organizations D. businesses

Nearly every great building in Beijing was built＿＿＿ south.

　　A.to face   B.facing   C.to have faced   D.being facing

 — What a nice meal ! Thank you for having us .
     — _______ .
    A. It doesn’t matter   B. It was a pleasure
    C. Not nice enough   D. With pleasure