1. How can people avoid (避免) forgetting things according to the speaker?
A.By keeping a diary. | B.By making a schedule. | C.By being reminded by others. |
A.A schedule made for your children. |
B.A schedule made for your boss. |
C.A schedule with all important activities and the time to use. |
A.Play time | B.Work time | C.Study time and free time |
A.Plan time well. | B.Achieve short-term goals. | C.Achieve long-term goals. |
2 . Time is a valuable resource, especially for those who need to deal with academic demands, personal growth, and social activities at the same time. Effective time management not only leads to increased productivity, but reduces stress.
Setting clear and achievable short-term and long-term goals is essential for youth.
Furthermore, learning to say no is a valuable skill for youth. With numerous opportunities and interests, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. By being selective about commitments, young adults can arrange their time and energy wisely. Saying no to non-essential activities frees up time for important tasks.
In the pursuit of personal success, young adults often find themselves caught up in a series of responsibilities and commitments. However, it’s essential for them to recognize that life shouldn’t be like this. Self-care plays a vital role in time management.
A.That actually prevents over-commitment. |
B.One should constantly review how time is spent. |
C.It creates opportunities for personal development as well. |
D.Developing a daily schedule helps young adults stay organized. |
E.Putting things off constantly is a common time management project. |
F.By knowing what they want to accomplish, they can prioritize their tasks. |
G.Youth should value adequate rest and activities that promote their well-being. |
A.Take the job. | B.Refuse the offer. | C.Change the working time. |
4 . How many times have you complained, “There aren’t enough hours in the day!?”
Holly Gabrielle White, a vlogger who graduated from the University of Cambridge, probably disagrees. After she began school in August 2016, White started a channel on the video-sharing website YouTube.
In her videos, the 22-year-old gets up at 6:30 am and goes to bed at 10:30 pm every day. In between, she balances studying, cooking, house cleaning and exercising.
A similar case happened to college students in China. Months ago, the official Tsinghua University microblog account showed pictures of students’ plans, study notes and daily schedules. In one of them, an undergraduate tightly arranges his daily life. He usually goes to bed at 1 :00 am and gets up at 6:00 am. Although he only takes 10 classes a week , the rest of his day will be fully booked. He starts his day by pre-reading his textbooks at 6: 40 am, and ends with a summary of his studies.
Both students’ hard work has certainly paid off. White was at the top of her 152 other classmates and the Chinese undergraduate won a first-class scholarship four years in a row.
Some may wonder how they can avoid exhaustion, stress and burnout. White’s video Time Management &Organization Tips All Students Should Know may provide an answer. She advises how to write our tasks in a set order on a to-do list.
Indeed, things must be carefully planned before we act, and then “twice as much can be accomplished with half the effort”, as the old Chinese saying goes.
A.If he failed to follow the schedule |
B.It records her daily life on campus |
C.They all set good examples to us |
D.The two have something in common |
E.When he feels like it is hard to stick to his schedule |
F.We should also know how to avoid and release stress |
G.Sometimes she finds time to meet up with friends and speak to her family online |
1. 恰当管理时间的意义;
2. 如何恰当管理时间,给出建议。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
How to Spend Time Properly
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A.2:20. | B.2:30. | C.2:40. |
A.At 7: 00. | B.At 7: 10. | C.At 7: 30. |
8 . Have you ever put off a project until the last minute even though you knew it would only take a few hours to complete? Studies suggest that when given a task, we think of how much time is available to complete the task instead of how much time we actually need. This mindset, or Parkinson’s Law as psychologists put it, results in wasted time and inefficient workflows.
One reason why this phenomenon happens lies in how people tend to approach tasks. By focusing on how much time we have to do something, we assume that the task will require that much time. Parkinson’s Law isn’t a magic formula (公式) or a fixed rule. But it is an observation you can use to help you become more productive. Let’s look at a few ways you can apply Parkinson’s Law to your life, get your to-do list checked off quicker, and spend less of the workday filling in time just to look busy.
As you get started, make a list of your tasks, and determine the amount of time it takes to complete them. If you can give yourself half that time to complete each task, you can avoid falling into the procrastination (拖延) trap.
Get better at judging time. Some tasks may be accurate to begin with, and some may be inflated if you are not used to using Parkinson’s Law. A timer is going to be very useful when you start doing this.
Avoid setting arbitrary deadlines and instead think about how long a task will realistically take to complete. While this might not be clear, consider past experiences as a guide.
While Parkinson’s Law is a phenomenon that can lead to wasted time and incompetence, it doesn’t have to be a problem if you’re aware of it. Using some of the strategies above, you can avoid falling victim to Parkinson’s Law and make the most of your time.
1. What can be inferred about Parkinson’s Law?A.It improves productivity. | B.It leads to procrastination. |
C.It results from a magic rule. | D.It contradicts personal judgment. |
A.To promote more efficient task management. |
B.To criticize some wrong practice. |
C.To define Parkinson’s Law. |
D.To suggest a self-disciplined lifestyle. |
9 . Get better at judging time. Some tasks may be accurate to begin with, and some may be inflated if you are not used to using Parkinson’s Law. A timer is going to be very useful when you start doing this.
Avoid setting arbitrary deadlines and instead think about how long a task will realistically take to complete. While this might not be clear, consider past experiences as a guide.
What does the underlined word “arbitrary” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Random. | B.Extended. | C.Realistic. | D.Careful. |
A.At 2 p.m. | B.At 3 p.m. | C.At 4 p.m. |