1 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。

Have you ever run around looking for your shoes when you should already be on your way to school? Are you often late for things and do you wish you could be more on time? Lots of people find it difficult to be on time in life.     1     it’s important for everyone to be punctual. Being punctual means doing things at proper time. Being punctual helps create     2     good first impression. It shows your real respect and care for others. If you do that, you will     3     (treat) by others in the same way.

Being on time makes you feel more prepared. Finishing a project early gives you more time to make improvements. By being punctual, you’re telling     4     (you) that your time matters, and you’re showing other people that you’re reliable (可靠的) and you can win     5     (easy) others’ respect. However, you may easily forget something     6     (importance) by being late. It can not only make you but also other people around you feel stressful.

So now you clearly understand the value of being on time. Here are some great     7     (way) to ensure (确保) you to follow. Firstly, set alarms. If you struggle (斗争)     8     arriving on time, we suggest you set alarms and lots of them! Secondly, avoid distributions (分心). When you have little time to do something or be somewhere, you cannot afford to waste     9     (value) seconds by turning your attention to other things. Thirdly, write it in your diary! Some people may need to write things down     10     (remember). It almost doesn’t seem real if it’s spoken in a conversation. But once you’ve written it in your diary, it really does exist.

2 . If you find yourself often feeling like there’s not enough time, you’re not alone—I sometimes have that feeling, too. The key is getting good at managing time. When you get the skill, you can finish your studies on time and still have space for fun activities. Here are some suggestions to help you find that balance (平衡).

Plan study time properly

Work out how much time you need for each subject. Plan your study time according to the difficulty level of each subject. For example, spend about one hour on the easy subjects, 1-2 hours on the ones in the middle, and 2-3 hours on the more difficult ones.

Use time wisely

If you don’t have enough time for studying, think about spending less time on things like playing or watching TV. Don’t stop these activities completely, and just do them a bit less. That way, you can make sure you have time for both studying and having fun.

Learn to Prioritize (优先处理)

Working out what to do and when to do is a key part of managing your time. When you have lots of things to do, you need to find out which tasks are really important and do them first. For example, if there’s a science test coming up, you should spend more time on science instead of other subjects.

Learn to say NO

Having fun is great, but it’s important to know when to say no to fun things. For example, if someone invites you to play but your homework isn’t done, it’s okay to say no. Saying no is like an art. It helps you avoid going out with friends for no good reason or watching TV too much.

In a word, being good at managing time isn’t just helpful for school; it’s a key to success in life.

1. What can we do to plan study time properly?

A．Spend the same time on each subject.

B．Spend less time on the difficult subjects.

C．Spend all our time on the difficult subjects.

D．Spend time according to the difficulty level.

2. What does the example of the science test try to tell us?

A．To work out the time of the science test.

B．To avoid playing when homework isn’t done.

C．To have time for both studying and having fun.

D．To find out really important tasks and do them first.

3. Which of the following is supported by the writer?

A．Stopping playing completely.	B．Watching TV too much.
C．Saying no to fun things if necessary.	D．Going out with friends anytime.

4. What’s the purpose of this article?

A．To discuss ways to plan study time.	B．To introduce methods of managing time.
C．To give suggestions on being successful.	D．To provide information about having fun.

3 . We might often say “I don’t have time”. Every time we say “I don’t have time”, it makes us feel weak and out of control. In fact, how to make use of our time is up to us.

Step 1 Find out what matters to you	Ask yourself: What activities really matter to me? Cooking, reading, and playing sports are all important things — if they make you happy! No matter how busy you are, there’s still enough time as long as you save a little time every day.
Step 2 Know what stops you	Be honest: How long do you spend on the screens every day? Are you doing what you don’t really like? After knowing what stops you, you can think about useful things that satisfy you.
Step 3	Whatever you want to do, the time is now. The solution is to make your own calendar. Put activities like reading, calling a friend, and even walking your dog on your calendar.
Step 4 Change your language	Words have power. Saying “I don’t have time” is an excuse for not wanting to do something. Just change your words. You can say some powerful words like “I’d love to read that book after my homework is finished!”

To make use of your time, dealing with the jobs in order of importance is important. However, clearly planning is more important when you must do each job. This way, you are in control of your hours and your life. Every day, we have little pockets of time that can be used, for example, you can review your notes on the subway. All these things can add up over time more than you believe! Yes, it might feel strange at first. But you’re holding your power. It’s your life and your hours. They’re all you’ve got!

1. How might people feel when they say “I don’t have time”?
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2. According to Step 2, why do you have to know what stops you first?
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3. What’s the best subtitle (小标题) of Step 3?
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4. “I don’t have time to do homework.” is an excuse for not wanting to do homework. How could you change it into powerful words?
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5. Which is more important if you want to make use of your time, “dealing with the jobs” or “planning when to do each job”? Why?
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6. Are you good at making use of your time? What will you do to manage your time better?
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4 . 阅读下面短文，根据对话内容判断句子的正误。正确的写“A”，错误的写“B”。

If there are people in the world knowing the secret to happiness, they’re surely the people who have been studying it. So, we asked 18 leading happiness experts about their daily habits. The results can help improve our mood (情绪) and health more or less. So let’s find out what habits they have to keep happy.
Habits	Every day	5—6 times a week	3—4 times a week	1—2 times a week	Less than weekly
Getting seven or more hours of sleep	28%	39%	22%	0%	11%
A personal hobby like art, writing, music, cooking, and reading	17%	39%	17%	22%	5%
Exercising or playing sports	22%	22%	28%	17%	11%
Spending time in nature	29%	11%	22%	28%	10%
Spending time outside with friends	0%	0%	50%	39%	11%
Spending time with family outside of the house	0%	0%	39%	22%	39%
…

1. This reading is probably a survey report.
2. The writer thinks these results are helpful only to our mind.
3. Nine experts spend time outside with friends 3—4 times per week.
4. Half the experts can get seven or more hours of sleep every day.
5. It is impossible for people to spend time in nature every day.

5 . The other day, I was waiting on a train platform—angrily. The train was late, which meant I would be late to meet a friend at the theater. It didn’t help that I had never been to the theater before.     1     “I’ll be a little bit late,” I texted with regret.

Like many people, I hate being late. However, I often find myself being late.     2    

People like me are “time optimists (乐观主义者)”. “Time optimists” often underestimate (低估) how long something will take. As a result, they are often late for meetings or rush things at the last minute.

    3     They make those around them angry, and they have a lot of stress themselves. How can they fix their ways?

Grace Pacie has written a book about “time optimists”. She believes that there is a subconscious (潜意识的) behavior behind our lateness—the fear of being early. “We usually plan to be on time, not ahead of time,” she says. “It took me a long while to understand that if I’m going on a journey that’s going to take twenty minutes, I shouldn’t leave the house with just twenty minutes to spare.     4     Not all the lights are going to be green.”

    5     For example, if your class starts at 8 p.m., tell yourself to arrive at 7:30 p.m. It may be a good idea to find something to do near the location beforehand.

阅读短文，把A~E五个句子填入文中空缺处，使短文内容完整。

A．What’s the problem?

B．“Time optimists” usually get into trouble.

C．It’s important to leave time for things to go wrong.

D．I had no idea how long it would take to walk from the station.

E．So Grace Pacie suggests “time optimists” create a deadline (截止时间).