3 . Sometimes you may feel like privacy, as a concept, has disappeared from the world.    1    Thus they can serve up frighteningly accurate ads that make you think your phone’s microphone has been turned on and marketers are actively listening to your every word.

They’re not—yet. But they are engaged in something called “datamining”. This is the process of collecting enormous amounts of unknown data from your every connected activity and then analyzing that data to fill your life with advertisements and other influences. Datamining gives away your privacy. You may find it quite impossible to avoid.    2    

Check settings carefully.

When you install(安装) an app on your device, you probably click through a series of permissions, But an app may require many unnecessary permissions. You may doubt whether a game really needs access to your microphone, location, and camera.    3    Take the next line of defense: stop installing garbage free apps and spend that dollar.

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Social media is very obviously a landfill when it comes to privacy. If your main goal on social media is to connect with friends or colleagues, restrict the reach of your posts to just those folks. And don’t expose your travel plans, spending habits, or product reviews out into the universe.

Remember to log out.

    5    And as long as you’re signed in, that ability continues—even if you leave the site. It’s an inconvenience indeed, but logging out of those services when you’re not actively using them and clearing cookies and history regularly can slowdown the mining of data.

A．Be “boring” on social media.

B．Mind your comments on social media.

C．But you can minimize your exposure to it.

D．Advertisers certainly seem to know everything about you.

E．You should assume it is more of a data-mining app than anything else.

F．Upon logging into platforms like Google, your activities are monitored.

G．Online platforms have some hidden traps in which you will be cheated often.

4 . How to Survive Overthinking

●Focus on the big picture.

    1     While you might be able to learn something new by giving these things some quick consideration, it’s better to step back and look at the whole picture. If you’re crushing on (迷恋) someone, for example, you might think about their every comment or facial expression after you see them- but examining every interaction for telling details can keep you from seeing what’s really going on.

●Distract (分心) yourself when you’re overthinking.

Do something that you find fun and engaging. When your thoughts are running away from you, sometimes you just need to do something else for a while.     2     Some people enjoy coloring or doing puzzles, while others may enjoy going for a walk.

●Get your thoughts down on paper.

Try spending 10 minutes a day writing down your thoughts.     3     When you write, it helps you organize your thoughts, so they don’t feel so confused and overwhelming (压垮的) in your mind.

Writing can also help you get to the root of what’s going on.

●Talk out your thoughts with a friend.

Saying your thoughts out loud can help you process them. If you just can’t seem to move past your thoughts, try opening up to someone you really trust, like a close family member or a friend. Tell them what you’re dealing with and why you think you keep coming back to these thoughts.     4     They might just have some good advice that might put your mind at ease.

●Try to see problems as challenges.

Look for solutions instead of just replaying the obstacle. If you notice that you’re just thinking about every little detail of a decision you’re facing, try to reframe your thoughts. Focus on how you can solve the problem, or what you can learn from it.     5    

A．Big problems seem less terrible when you break them down.

B．Journaling can be a really powerful way to calm overthinking.

C．When you're overthinking, you tend to get caught up in details.

D．When you’re finished, give them some space to share their opinions.

E．This simple shift can help you feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.

F．Anything will work, as long as it gets your mind off whatever is bothering you.

G．You might notice you tend to overthink when you’re anxious about a difficult situation.

6 . Many people think that being healthy is a difficult task that involves lots of dieting and time at the gym.     1     By supporting your body and mind, making some simple changes to your routine, and setting small goals for yourself, you can be on the path toward living a healthier, happier life.

Drink more water. Adults should drink 2-3 liters of water per day, while children should drink 1—2 liters.     2     Water keeps your body at the correct temperature and removes poison and maintains homeostasis（体内平衡）. Water also clears your skin, helps to control your appetite, and keeps you energized.

    3     Every time you get moving you put yourself at risk for injury, so make sure you’re doing it right! You should always be drinking water during your workouts. Take breaks! It isn't being lazy; it's being healthy. After 30 minutes or so of exercise, grab your water bottle and lighten up. Your body needs a second to catch up. You'll be able to go further in the long run.

Think positively. A simple positive change on a situation can turn an challenge into an opportunity. Not only will you have more interest for life, but your immune（免疫的） system can also fight off colds and heart disease better!     4     Think of two things you’re grateful for. Eventually, your mind will notice the pattern and stop the negativity before you have to do it.

Get a good night's rest. Getting too little sleep or poor-quality sleep not only makes you easier to get sick, but also increases the time you need to recover from illness. When you sleep well, you can wake up ready to go and be more active all day.     5    

A．Exercise wisely.

B．But that’s actually not true!

C．To start this difficult step, focus on gratitude.

D．That is in addition to other drinks like tea or coffee.

E．So sleeping properly is very important for your health!

F．Soon, you'll start to see your healthy life taking shape!

G．So instead of walking quickly on Wednesday, go to hit the pool.

8 . Families differ from each other. Some are traditional and seem to be perfect; some are dysfunctional, but tend to still be strong; some are so calm, but controlled and some seem to be rich and have everything, but lack love.     1     I’ve come up with some qualities that would make a great family.

Give credit and appreciate. One of my best memories as a child is when my report card came out with good grades. I then showed it to my parents and they would give me treats, new toys or even money.     2     Appreciation for small and large things alike is important to boost one’s self-esteem and express the love you have for each other.

Talk to each other.     3     They tend to choose family members (and not friends or neighbors) as their first resort to express their emotions, talk about their fears or desires and help solve their problems. Their meal times are always full of positive conversation and exchange of ideas. And more importantly, they lay out specific ground rules, know their limitations and know a lot about the members of their family.

    4     No matter how perfect you think your family is, there will come a time that it will be tested, and problems will hit you right in your face. Strong families should learn how to combine all the above qualities and use it to survive every difficulty.

Spiritual wellness. Some might disagree that spiritual wellness is important to a family, but truly, a great family has strong faith and belief no matter what their religion is. When a family has a strong spiritual foundation, they are just more loving and understanding, thus making them stronger.     5    

A．So do you feel the same way?

B．Never conflict with family members.

C．The ability to deal with stress, conflict and crisis.

D．So the old question is, what makes a great family?

E．Strong families have an effective communication environment.

F．Simple showing of appreciation is one of the qualities of a great family.

G．So invest in your family’s spiritual wellness and learn to be optimistic.

10 . Waking up at the crack of dawn and going for a run might feel intimidating when you start trying to make it a habit. Weaving a significant new activity such as this into your regular routine obviously takes determination and time — but how much time is really needed to make that habit stick?

One popular idea suggests that it takes 21 days to solidify a habit. The “three-week theory” originated from the 1960 self-help book Psycho-Cybernetics, in which plastic surgeon Maxwell Maltz observed that it took his patients about 21 days to get used to their new appearance after surgery. Even without much solid research, the 21-day myth became widely accepted. It likely persisted because it seems like such a reasonable amount of time, Colin Camerer, a behavioral economist at the California Institute of Technology who has conducted research on habit formation, explains.

Almost a half century later, researchers finally gathered strong evidence that countered this idea. A significant 2009 study on habit creation found that habits developed in a range of 18 to 254 days; participants reported taking an average of about 66 days to reliably incorporate one of three new daily activities — eating a piece of fruit with lunch, drinking a bottle of water with lunch or running for 15 minutes before dinner. Consistent daily repetition was the biggest factor influencing whether a behavior would become part of an automatic daily routine, says Lally, who was the first author on the study.

The type of activity is also a factor. Last year a study conducted by Camerer and his colleagues showed that creating a handwashing habit took a few weeks, compared with the half year it took for people to develop an exercise habit. Handwashing, the study noted, is less complex than exercising and offers more opportunities to practice. The researchers also suggested that habit formation depends on the effort that a person puts into practicing an activity and on the presence of environmental cues that would remind them to carry out the behavior.

1. Why is waking up early for a run mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To advocate taking exercise regularly.

B．To express the difficulty of an early rise.

C．To stress the significance of getting up early.

D．To introduce how long it takes to develop a new habit.

2. Why was the “three-week theory” well received even without solid evidence?

A．Because the theory persisted for a long time.

B．Because a noted surgeon put forward this theory.

C．Because 21 days may be seen as realistic and achievable.

D．Because the theory was originated from a popular self-help book.

3. What is the key to making a habit stick according to the article?

A．Repeated practice.

B．Time.

C．Determination.

D．Individualized ways.

4. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．The ways of changing a habit.	B．The time frame of developing a habit.
C．The activities to create a habit.	D．The influence of having a habit.