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There are many things that we wish to achieve in life. For some, we set goals and objectives, and for some we don’t. Try to remember the last time you set a goal to achieve a certain task. Were you able to complete the task in an effective manner? The tasks which are done by setting and meeting daily goals will definitely be useful and rewarding experiences. A step-by-step approach towards achieving smaller goals is the key to achieving larger ones.

When it comes to the workplace, each and every employee is expected to meet daily responsibilities and expectations. With organizations becoming more and more competitive, the importance of goal-setting for employees is increasing. It helps the employee to perform better and increases his or her efficiency and time management. It’s also important for every student to set high academic goals so as to be able to build a good career.

Setting goals for completing the daily schedule helps an employee to finish the assigned tasks and targets in a timely manner. If an employee is performing the way he or she is expected to, then this will automatically increase the performance, output and productivity of both the employee and the organization. Daily study targets are the same. This helps you complete your assignments within the set time, thus putting less pressure on you during exams and increasing your chances of performing well.

How many times you have to be at work on a weekend just to complete your work? How many times you have had to stay up all night to complete your homework or study for your exams? Had you followed your set goals and targets right from the beginning, you would have spent the time relaxing rather than being busy working or studying! Setting up goals and objectives helps you organize your time and efforts in an efficient manner.

In performing your work diligently, you are likely to keep a steady pace when it comes to fulfilling your set targets. Because you are already on track, there will be no unnecessary workload and time limits over your head. Therefore, another benefit of effective goal-setting is lack of stress and a more calm and relaxed mind. Only a stress-free and calm mind can house progressive and productive thoughts. A calm mind causes positivity, which goes a long way towards increasing your ability to achieve the personal goals you have set for yourself.

Each and every human being aims to achieve two things: to fulfill desires and to enjoy life. This is possible only through proper discipline and time management. Goal-setting leads to not only professional growth but also personal growth and development. You are expected to know that every step counts and that setting up goals is easy, but following them on a consistent basis is difficult. Therefore, if you want to be successful and also harvest the fruits of your hard work, you need to stick to your set goals and be focused towards achieving them. Realize the significant role that goal-setting plays in your life, make sure that you do all you can to achieve what you want., set your goals, work towards achieving them and celebrate your success!

Passage outline	Supporting details
Significance of goal-setting in achieving success	l In face of competition , employees with goals can perform better as well as (1)______ efficiency and time management. l Students who want to build a good career should attach(2)______to setting high academic goals.
Increase output and performance	l By setting goals , an employees can increase output and performance instead of (3)_____ completing his or her tasks. l Students can have less pressure and perform well with the aid of daily study targets.
Help in time management	l You can have your time and efforts (4)____ better if you follow your setting –goals from the beginning. l You’re likely to have more time for (5)_____instead of occupying yourself in working or studying.
Reduce (6)____ levels	l Chances are that you can fulfill your set targets steadily (7)____ to lack of pressure. l Effective goal-setting is (8)____ for you to keep a relaxed mind, which can result in positivity.
Every step counts	l You should be (9)_____that it’s difficult to follow your goals consistently. l Your hard work will (10)_____ off if you stick to your set goals step by step.

 

 

Some people believe that international sport creates goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together, they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: international competitions encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood. Not only was there the tragic incident including the murder of athletes, but the Games were also ruined by incidents caused mainly by smaller national contests.
One country received its second-place medals with visible anger after the hockey final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, the losers objecting to the final decisions. They were sure that one of their goals should not have been disallowed and that their opponents’ victory was unfair. Their manager was in great anger when he said, “This wasn’t hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished.” The president of the Federation said later that such behavior could result in the suspension（停赛）of the team for at least three years.
Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that athletes should compete as individuals, or in non-national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olympics there is far too much that encourages  aggressive patriotism(爱国主义).
【小题1】According to the author, recently the Olympic Games have ______.

A．created goodwill between the nations

B．brought about only false national pride

C．hardly showed any international friendship

D．put an end to misunderstanding and hatred

【小题2】The underlined word “disallowed”(in Paragraph 2) means “______”.

A．permitted to pass	B．considered as reasonable
C．won by the other side	D．refused to accept

【小题3】What did the manager mean by saying, “Hockey and the International Hockey Federation 
are finished"?

A．His team would no longer take part in international games.

B．Hockey and the Federation are both ruined by the unfair decisions.

C．There should be no more Hockey matches organized by the Federation.

D．The Federation should break up.

【小题4】The author gives the example in paragraph 2 to show ______.

A．how false national pride led to undesirable incidents in international games

B．that sportsmen are often against the final decisions

C．that competitiveness in the games discourages international friendship

D．that unfair decisions are common in the Olympic Games

【小题5】What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

A．The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved.

B．Athletes should compete as individuals in the Olympic Games.

C．A game should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game.

D．More and more athletes will compete for their own honor.

It's time you started eating sensibly. Experts at the first Chinese Students Nutrition and Health Festival in Kunming last week listed eight bad eating habits.

    ●Watching television while having meals or snacks.

    Doing this means you don't pay attention to your food, forget how full you are, and so overeat. It can also cause digestion (消化) diseases. One way to avoid this is only to eat in certain areas of your home.

    ● Replacing meals with snacks.

    Many students think that eating small snacks can help them diet. But it often results in overeating and health problems related to a lack of vegetables, carbohydrates (碳水化合物),proteins and vitamins. Snacking only works if it is well planned and includes healthy foods such as nuts, vegetables, fruit and yogurt.

●Having drinks rather than water.

Fizzy (有气泡的) drinks and fruit juice are usually high in calories and sugar, which can

cause weight problems. Water is important in making your brain cells and every organ in your body work properly. For your body to burn fat, it needs at least eight glasses of pure water a day. Liquids like soda and coffee actually take water away from your body.

●Refusing to drink milk.

Milk is the best natural food—it provides you with protein, which makes your bones strong and teeth healthy.

    ● Choosing meat and certain vegetables over others.

    Different foods provide different kinds of nutrition. If you don't have a balanced diet, this can result in malnutrition (营养失调) and a weaker body.

●Eating in front of the computer and staying there after meals.

Take a walk after eating and it helps your stomach digest the meal.

●Buying from roadside snack bars.

If you shop at these places, be careful—many are not clean enough.

    ● Eating throat tablets as if they were sweets.

    If you eat throat tablets when you have no throat disease, they may affect the bacteria in your mouth and cause real throat problems.

______ can possibly cause digestion problem.

A. Eating while sitting in front of TV or computer

B. Eating throat tablets as if they were sweets.

C. Choosing certain kinds of food over others.

D. Buying from roadside snack bars.

Why can't soft drinks be drunk in place of water when you feel thirsty?

A. They help brain cells work properly.      B. They make your body sick.

C. They take water away from your body.    D. They supply energy for your body.

Which of the following is NOT the habit that will possibly result in a lack of nutrition?

A. Often eating small snacks.            B. Never drinking milk.

C. Always eating the same kinds of food.   D. Staying in front of a computer after the meal.

True happiness does not       the possession of money, but the joy of achievement.

A．contribute to       B．consist in          C．result in           D．add to

 

Attention STARBUCKS  

Owners of Stainless Steel(不锈钢) Travel Mug

Mug lid Recall---16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug

We’ve recognized a fault at the cup. The fault might cause some lids to lift slightly from the body of the mug, and could possibly result in injury from hot liquid leaking. So, we have given a lid recall notice immediately. The notice is only related to STARBUCKS 16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs which were sold between November 2012 and February 2013. The bottom of the mug is stamped with “ThermoSServ”, the distributor’s (经销商) name. There is not any printing on the mug handle.

At STARBUCKS, customers’ safety is valued above anything else. Therefore, no matter whether your lid is leaking , in the interest of your safety, we request you bring your mug to your nearest STARBUCKS (excluding Esso STARBUCKS), where they are sure exchange the lid for a new lid that fits well and safely. The new lids are going to be available March 1, 2013.

Don’t use your mug until you exchange the lid, please.

Here’s what you do:

* Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one.

* New lids will be available March 1, 2013.

* Return your travel mug to a STARBUCKS store.

* Your lid will be exchanged for a new lid.

If you’d like to return the entire mug, bring it back at any time for a full repayment.

If you have any questions regarding this recall, please don’t hesitate to us at:

Toll Free Number: 1-999-701-1717

9:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time STARBUCKS

1. The passage is written in order to ________.

A. warn against the danger of using the mugs

B. inform people of exchanging a lid

C. persuade people to buy a new lid

D. introduce a new type of mugs

2. The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who ________. 

A. have 16 oz Stainless mugs                     B. often travel around

C. want to buy 16 oz stainless mugs              D. are selling the mugs 

3. According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true? 

A. People should stop using the mug immediately.

B. People can get the money back if they return the mug. 

C. People with questions can call the company free of charge. 

D. People can return the lid between October 2012 and January 2013.

4. We can learn that STARBUCKS from the passage ________.

A. is a club for travelers                                                  

B. wants to make more money

C. is an organization helping customers                   

D. cares about the customers’ safety

5. The passage is most likely taken from a(n) ________.

A. news report                    B. advertisement                C. tour-guide book                       D. novel