1 . Making the Most of the Body Clock

Want to know the best time to do your homework and study for your exams? Then just make the most of your body clock, and you can work more efficiently (效率高地) and more happily.     1    

Morning

It is reported that in the morning your body can take fatty foods more easily, so don’t worry too much about having a big breakfast.     2     So if you need to go to the doctor’s for an injection (注射), this is the best time to go!

Have you ever got the idea that the best time for the brain to work well is between 10:00 am and noon? Therefore, that’s the time when you should be listening to your teachers in full attention.

Lunch-time

Between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm is the most suitable time for eating. The body clock tells your body to help you digest (消化) your food at this time, so you have less chance of suffering from stomachache.

Early Afternoon

    3     There is a slowdown in the speed your brain works, so it’s not the best time to solve difficult maths problems.

Late Afternoon

After three o’clock, the body clock starts to tell your body to work again.     4     So why not try to start and finish your homework during this time period?

Late Evening

Between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm is the time people are most likely to feel lonely.     5     Another problem students have at night time is difficulty in sleeping. If you want a good night’s sleep, just take a warm bath and don’t do any exercise before you sleep.

A．Everyone’s body clock is slightly different.

B．From 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm your body is at its fittest.

C．A good sleep helps to clear your brain and relax your mind

D．This maybe why students like to phone or meet their friends at this time.

E．Let’s now find out what activities are best for us at different times of the day.

F．The body is best at fighting pain between the hours of 9:00 am and 10:00 am.

G．Body temperature usually drops at this time and all the body systems slow down.

2 . The most important skill I picked up at school was keeping a routine. Routines allow us to develop a rhythm to our lives, but they also have their downsides.

It can be easy to get so accustomed to your routine that you don’t realize you’re no longer conscious of your time. This can stop progress, which means you start living your life on autopilot. It’s important that you include time in your routine for self-reflection. Doing the same thing week after week can be dull. If you make time to try new things and explore new interests, you can adjust your routine to better fit your lifestyle as things change.

When I first came to college, I was told countless times that it’s important you develop a routine so you can focus on things important to you. But it’s easy to forget the bigger picture. I got so used to the same old things that I would often forget about all of the other fun and exciting opportunities college had to offer.

It wasn’t until my junior year that I really started setting time aside to explore things that were interesting to me. This was partly because COVID-19 and lockdown made my college life a lot more boring. It was this experience that made me realize I was stuck in a rut, a feeling I’m sure many came to terms with. I decided I was going to make a change. I needed to find a balance between keeping a structured schedule and finding time to be creative and try new things.

I started writing and doing research to apply the things I learned in class. I started learning new instruments, visiting new places around town and exploring new ways to get involved in the local community. All of these different experiences allowed me to look at the things I was doing from a new perspective. It made me reassess what I’m doing with my life and pursue new goals, which have added tremendous value to my life.

Routines are important, yes, but don’t forget: it’s not the routine that determines your life. It’s only you who can decide how you spend your time, so don’t forget to throw something new in there from time to time. Above all else, don’t live your life on autopilot.

1. What can happen if we “live our lives on autopilot” according to the author?

A．We make rapid progress.

B．We get bored by our dull lives.

C．We forget to practice self-reflection.

D．We become more sensitive to changes.

2. What did the author realize in his junior year of college?

A．It was vital to develop a routine.

B．A structured schedule helped beat boredom.

C．He should focus on important things.

D．He should lead a more balanced life.

3. In what way did the author make a change?

A．He changed his career path.

B．He changed his major in college.

C．He paid more attention to his books.

D．He enriched his social life.

4. What is the message the author tries to convey in the text?

A．We should balance our school work and interests.

B．It’s important to explore possibilities outside our routines.

C．Our routines define our goals and who we are.

D．Colleges offer us numerous opportunities to try new things.