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2 . What time will the speakers get to the sports meeting?
| A．At 7: 45. | B．A t 8: 00. | C．At 8: 15. |
3 . When does the woman usually have breakfast?
| A．Around 7:00. | B．Around 8:00. | C．Around 9:00. |
| A．8: 00 a.m. | B．7: 30 a.m. | C．7: 45 a.m. |
5 . When will the speakers meet?
| A．At 11: 00 a. m. | B．At 9: 00 a. m. | C．At 1: 00 p. m. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
| A．Colleagues. | B．Teacher and student. | C．Customer and travel agent. |
| A．From 11: 00 to 12: 45. | B．From 1: 00 to 2: 00. | C．From 2: 00 to 3: 30. |
| A．At 5: 15. | B．At 5: 30. | C．At 5: 45. |
| A．6:00. | B．6:15. | C．6:30. |
9 . Many people who live on Norway’s far-northern island of Sommaroey are campaigning to go “time-free”. They note that between May and July, the sun does not set there for 69 days.
To enjoy the bright summer months, they would like to ignore traditional business hours. For example, stores would be open when people are there to work at them. Schools would operate when teachers and students are ready. Kjell Ove Hveding is one of the local leaders of the campaign. He said the 350 people who live on the island already go mostly time-free. He said that in the summer at 2 in the morning, you might see “children playing soccer, people painting their houses or mowing their lawns, and teens going for a swim”.
To show their feelings about time, many islanders take off their watches. They leave them on a bridge that connects the island to the mainland.
Earlier this month, Hveding met with a Norwegian lawmaker. Hveding presented a formal request signed by people who live on the island. The request asked the government to declare the area a “time-free zone”.
Hveding noted that he understands going completely time-free would be too complex in a world that operates on schedules. And, as an article in the Smithsonian magazine says, people’s health depends on keeping a usual rhythm of being asleep and being awake.
But Hveding argues that letting go of time limits can also be good for people. He said the time-free proposal would permit the islanders to get used to the daylight and feel calmer. “The idea is also to chill out,” he said, “I have seen people suffering from stress because they were pressed by time.”
1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．People’s ways to work during summer. |
| B．People’s ways to spend business hours. |
| C．People’s ways to enjoy time-free months. |
| D．People’s ways to entertain during summer. |
| A．It was put forward by a lawmaker. |
| B．It was approved by the islanders. |
| C．It was rejected by the government. |
| D．It was about a “trade-free zone”. |
| A．To prove going time-free would be beneficial to the islanders. |
| B．To show the article’s view in the magazine is wrong. |
| C．To introduce the lifestyle of the islanders. |
| D．To present people’s suffering from time pressure. |
| A．A news report. |
| B．A geography book. |
| C．A health magazine. |
| D．A travel brochure. |
10 . I often find myself running late on the edge of missing appointments. It’s not that I enjoy being late, but somehow, it keeps happening. A delayed train, a miscalculation in time, a wrong turn, the reasons for my lateness are many. I dislike being late, and yet, I frequently find myself in a rush or arriving behind schedule.
Michaela Thomas, a Swedish psychologist, calls people like me “time optimists” or “tidsoptimists”. We underestimate how long tasks will take and overestimate the time we have. As a result, we often find ourselves rushing, causing stress for both ourselves and those around us. It creates a domino effect of chaos, annoyance, and inconvenience for everyone involved. It can even have severe consequences.
The causes of standing lateness are complex. People, according to Jung, fall into two categories: “timekeepers” and “time enders”. Timekeepers work methodically, stay organized, and usually finish tasks ahead of schedule. In contrast, time enders, like me, push things to the last minute, feeling most energized and creative when under pressure.
Many see procrastination (拖延) as a key reason for lateness, but it’s not simply a time management issue. Fuschia Sirois, a professor of social and health psychology, believes procrastination often arises from mood management. People put off tasks to avoid dealing with emotions like anxiety, fear, or frustration. It can also be a form of rebellion when faced with boring or uncontrollable tasks.
Is there a solution for latecomers? Researchers suggest creating pre-event deadlines for important occasions like a wedding or catching a flight, so that the extra time can help you avoid being late when unforeseen circumstances arise. You can inform friends, family, and colleagues about your commitment to punctuality and ask for their support in helping you stay on time. For everyday improvement, setting alerts on phones for getting ready instead of departure time, breaking tasks into smaller, manageable parts and prioritizing time-flexible tasks can be helpful.
1. The underlined words “time optimists” in paragraph 2 refer to people who .| A．work in an organized manner | B．always be punctual |
| C．leave things until the last minute | D．have a casual personality |
| A．It is driven by the desire for perfectionism. |
| B．It is a charming and creative quality in individuals. |
| C．It is always due to a lack of time management skills. |
| D．It may arise from a desire to avoid uncomfortable emotions. |
| A．Allowing enough time for important events. |
| B．Setting departure time alerts on the phone. |
| C．Relying on friends to make plans in advance. |
| D．Prioritizing time-sensitive tasks over flexible ones. |
| A．Ways of strict time management. | B．The impact of procrastination on punctuality. |
| C．Benefits of punctuality in daily life. | D．Reasons for lateness and strategies to solve it. |
