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!

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!

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.

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.

44. From the passage, we can learn that Xiang ______.

A. is sleeping under tents　　　　　　 B. has returned to school to study

C. stays in a tent doing nothing　　　　 D. has joined in the rescue team

B

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43. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. people are used to living in the tents

B. people feel wet and cold in the tents

C. people in the earthquake-hit areas are suffering a lot

D. some students are clearing the rubble

42. The writer calls her city a tent one, because ______.

A. the city needs tents badly　　　　　 B. tents are everywhere in the city

C. tents are from all over the world　　　 D. all people have to live in tents in the city

41. From the passage, we know that the text is probably ______.

A. Xiang’s talk with reporters　　　　　 B. Xiang’s lecture

C. Xiang’s composition　　　　　　　 D. a diary from Xiang