1 . For many high school students, it seems that there is never enough time. There are several steps you can take to organize your time better.
Make a to-do list every day. It makes it easy to plan any activities or meetings you may have in addition to homework. Be sure to set priorities (优先事项).
Use spare time wisely. Instead of wasting your spare time, read a book or do homework.
Decide on the time that is good for you to do certain things. If you are more of a morning person, try getting up an hour earlier and do schoolwork before school.
Review your notes every day.
Tell your friends and family about your work timetable. Explain that you will be working at certain times and ask them not to disturb you.
| A．Set goals for yourself. |
| B．Get a good night’s sleep. |
| C．Do the most important tasks first. |
| D．And also, do not be afraid to say “no”. |
| E．You should finish your task on time. |
| F．Don’t take phone calls during the time you set aside for work. |
| G．Don’t wait until just before a test to try and remember everything. |
2 . I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours? To understand the issue, let’s take a look at three types of “waits”.
The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait, It is without doubt the most annoying of all Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池)as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.
A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specific. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience
Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.
Turning one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.
We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate. You’re probably just as busy as the next guy.
1. While doing a Watched-Pot Wait we tend to __________.| A．keep ourselves bus | B．get absent-minded | C．grow anxious | D．stay focused |
| A．The Forced Wait requires some self-control. | B．The Forced Wait makes people passive. |
| C．The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions. | D．The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain. |
| A．It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait. | B．It doesn’t always bring the desired result. |
| C．It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait. | D．It doesn’t give people faith and hope. |
| A．Take it seriously | B．Don’t rely on others | C．Do something else | D．Don’t lose heart |
| A．The market. | B．The schedule. | C．The job interview. |
| A．At 9 a.m. | B．At 12 noon. | C．At 1 p.m. |
5 . 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 huge value to my life.
Routines are important, yes, but don’t forget: it’s not the routine that determines your life. 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. |
| A．He developed and stuck to some routines. |
| B．He always tried to break routines. |
| C．He forgot how to draw the picture. |
| D．He couldn’t adapt to college life. |
| 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 balance d life. |
| A．He changed his career path. |
| B．He changed his major in college. |
| C．He paid more attention to his looks. |
| D．He enriched his social life. |
| 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. |
6 . One question has fascinated me my entire adult life: What causes some people to become world-class leaders, performers, and change-makers, while most others remain ordinary? After reading thousands of biographies and academic ordinary? After reading thousands of biographies and academic studies, I’ve noticed they share a common practice — time management.
Stop Wasting Time on Unimportant Things.
Make a detailed time list of your entire day from the minute you wake up till the time you go to bed. You have to really see what your time is being spent on in order to see where you can cut back and reallocate. Assign the amount of time you spent on each of those activities (including time spent on watching TV on social media and any extracurricular activities).
Cut Your Time Spent on Social Media.
The time you spend scrolling and liking should be limited unless you’re using social media to increase your business reach. It is a huge time killer and provides no real substantial benefits.
It’s always easy to list the reasons for not doing something. What should we do about that? For every excuse you give yourself, find an equally compelling reason to push forward. The chances to do it than excuses not to.
Make a Daily “To Do” List.
Sometimes you’re not going to get to everything on your list. And that’s fine. Tomorrow is another day and let what you didn’t finish the day before be the first thing you work on the next day. So, keep your daily to-do lists short and focus on the activities that will have the greatest impact.
| A．List the Reasons. |
| B．Don’t Make Excuses. |
| C．The following tips may help you make good use of time. |
| D．Doing one thing can have a greater impact that doing five. |
| E．Focus on daily activities rather than make lists for next month. |
| F．Cut your time spent on the Internet and redirect to activities directly related to your goal. |
| G．Then start removing unimportant things that do not add value to your life. |
7 . 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
8 . I was in the second year of my PhD program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had a 25th hour every day. Without much
A short time later, I started to
I was a bit
I started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend-time I otherwise would have wasted
| A．thinking | B．attending | C．worrying | D．working |
| A．charged | B．compared | C．awarded | D．occupied |
| A．research | B．adventure | C．ceremonies | D．hobbies |
| A．Otherwise | B．Besides | C．However | D．Therefore |
| A．valuable | B．dull | C．important | D．extra |
| A．pay | B．prepare | C．stay | D．volunteer |
| A．entertainment | B．transportation | C．apartment | D．treatment |
| A．surprise | B．puzzlement | C．embarrassment | D．tension |
| A．end | B．lead | C．respect | D．stand |
| A．mad | B．anxious | C．sad | D．curious |
| A．agreed | B．concerned | C．connected | D．competed |
| A．pay for | B．heard from | C．called on | D．picked up |
| A．confused | B．amused | C．frightened | D．scared |
| A．education | B．salary | C．background | D．emotion |
| A．class | B．worship | C．celebration | D．court |
| A．Courses | B．Gatherings | C．Appointments | D．Connections |
| A．trained | B．believed | C．inspired | D．allowed |
| A．experiencing | B．oversleeping | C．reflecting | D．comparing |
| A．challenging | B．shocking | C．rewarding | D．depressing |
| A．capable | B．manageable | C．confident | D．responsible |
| A．It is 10:00. | B．It is 9:10. | C．It is 10:50. |
| A．At 8: 00. | B．At 8: 15. | C．At 8: 30. |
