4 . Most of us get distracted with push notifications (通知), text messages and phone calls. With so much going on, it can be very difficult to stay focused, but it’s not impossible.

Turn Off Alerts (提醒)

Constant notifications and text messages are every college student’s enemy.     1     Close unnecessary tabs on your computer. You can fight online distractions by blocking or hiding time-wasting websites and apps.

Break Down Your Work into Smaller Tasks

If you’re having a difficult time studying or getting work done, break up your time effectively.     2     Studies show that taking breaks can help you retain information and increase productivity.

Find the Right Place to Do Work

Some students work best with a little background noise, while others need complete quiet.     3     Are you the kind of person who works better in silence at the library? Or do you prefer the campus coffee shop with noise? Try a few different spaces and see how each study session works out.

Clear Your Desk

Is your desk covered with stacks of papers? Is your computer monitor framed with layers of sticky notes?     4     A messy workspace can keep you from getting your work done. Go through your desk and keep only the essentials. A clean workspace can help reduce anxiety and make room for motivation.

Reward Yourself

    5     Setting up a reward system is a good way to encourage yourself to do something. For example, if you finish an essay without any distractions, give yourself a reward like watching a TV show or taking a nap.

A．Everyone likes to be quiet.

B．If so, it’s time to get organised.

C．A little motivation can go a long way.

D．Never put off what you can do today until tomorrow.

E．Put your phone on silent or in “Do Not Disturb” mode.

F．Get to know your work style and the type of atmosphere you prefer.

G．Try giving yourself a 10-minute break for every 45－50 minutes of work you do.

5 . Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music

If you love listening to music, you’re in good mood. Recent research shows that listening to music improves our mental and physical health.     1    .

Music lowers stress (压力).

           2    . This is an important finding since stress causes many illnesses. To stay calm and healthy during a busy day, turn on the radio.

Music brings happiness.

More than 350 million people are not happy around the world. Music can make people happy, depending on the type of music.     3    . But heavy metal brings people down even more. When you feel low, put on some popular folk music or relaxing music to make you happy.

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Music can lead people to eat fewer calories and enjoy their meals better. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your weight, try listening to soft music next time you sit down for a meal.

Music raises school performance.

Taking music lessons predicts higher school performance in young children. In one study, children who took singing lessons had learned better than children who took other lessons unrelated to music.     5    , you can let them take music lessons. Or you can encourage them to sing or learn to play an instrument.

A．Music helps you eat less

B．Popular music lifts people up

C．Music gives you hope and confidence

D．Listening to music reduces the stress in your body

E．Here are some amazing benefits of listening to music

F．If you want to help your children get good grades in their studies

G．Musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp in young age

6 . How to Avoid an Internet Addiction

It may seem like everyone surfs the web these days. But if you can’t have interest in other aspects of your life because of the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction. You might fear you’re the only one who has experienced that feeling.    1     Luckily, there are some ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.

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More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet, and you are not the only one with this problem. So do not be embarrassed. Just be brave to admit that you are on your way to an Internet addiction. And then find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.

Set aside limited time for computer use.

Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it.     3       If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.

Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.

If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside to do something you enjoy, like playing a sport. This will take your mind off the computer.     4    

Use an alarm clock or timer (计时器).

Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get away from the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer on your desktop.     5    

A．Being addicted to it is quite normal.

B．Admit you are at risk of an addiction.

C．The truth, though, is that it’s quite common to be an addict.

D．When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.

E．This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.

F．If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.

G．This will prevent you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.

7 . As we know, Shennongjia Forestry District was added to the United Nations World Heritage list on July 17, 2016. But there are so many important places not yet on this list.     1    .

UNESCO awarded Shennongjia Forestry District this status because it meets two criteria required by the list. It contains a naturally-balanced environment.     2    . It is also one of the rare locations in the world where scientists can observe in real time the ecological and biological processes that occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve.

    3    . Firstly, Shennongjia is apparently one of the most “complete” natural areas in the world. The region rises from about 400 meters to over 3,000 meters above sea level, giving it the name the “Roof of Central China”. Secondly, it has incredible biodiversity. According to official statistics, over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there. This represents more than ten percent of China’s total floral richness.

It is a challenge to look after so many species in freezing cold winter. Scientists walked in heavy snow to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.     4    , the monkey’s population wouldn’t had doubled since the 1980s. Their number reached over 1,300 in 2015 and continued to grow.

But the most impressive aspect of Shennongjia is the local people.     5    . A local village is known for its home-made honey. What is special about the honey is that it is produced by the earliest species of Chinese bee. All of this explains why Shennongjia deserves its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as highlighting how understanding, awareness and hard work have contributed towards protecting a unique and wonderful part of our natural world.

A．Although it was cold in the woods

B．It allows various species to live and prosper

C．You might think why Shennongjia was chosen

D．If they hadn’t made efforts to save these monkeys

E．They take things from nature without causing damage

F．There are two main reasons for Shennongjia was chosen

G．One interesting thing about Shennongjia is its legend of wild man

9 . One good part about school is field trips. Students can get out of the classroom and into the real world, even if just for a few hours.    1    Whether it is learning how to feed chickens on the farm or understanding how gravity works at the science museum, these hands-on learning experiences bring them benefits.

Students do better in school. Students who go on field trips generally have better grades.    2    In fact, in a study conducted by some researchers, 89% of adults said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career. It's because the trips made them more curious and interested in and out of school.

    3    When exploring a new place, students have the opportunity to listen to and talk to new people. They can learn how to effectively communicate with strangers, get along with them and work with them. For example, they may acquire the skill of using body language to interact with strangers.

Students learn to be more independent. A field trip includes many things. Although adults are in charge, it’s also up to students to figure out what exhibits they want to learn about, how they can finish certain tasks, etc. During field trips, students can have many such situations to learn to be independent. In the process, they sometimes may feel unpleasant and stressed.    4    

Students develop a stronger connection to a neighborhood. By getting out of the classroom and, into the streets, students can become more familiar with a neighborhood.    5    Moreover, they have the chance to communicate with local people, which also improves their connection to the neighborhood.

A．Students master more social skills.

B．So students can develop lifelong friendships.

C．And they have higher graduation rates from school.

D．These trips, wherever they are, can influence students.

E．But they’ll see their ability to deal with problems alone improve.

F．They will learn more about its culture, environment, population, etc.

G．Teachers’ detailed guidance will help students behave well in school.

10 . Do you think you’ve lost your inspiration? Maybe the ups and downs of life and work have affected you.     1     The majority of people across the world are trying newer and easier ways to get inspired. But they give up along the way gradually. They start thinking to themselves that they are no good. And only a handful of people can stay inspired for life. You can get inspired for life anytime you want. That’s the potential of being human.

Alone time is just as important as socializing time. It is important to stay alone for you to understand your thoughts and emotions at a deeper level. Inspiration comes from inside.     2    

Do you have goals? If you don’t, now is the time to write them down.     3     And he or she can never know if he or she is making progress or not. Create your life goals and then break them down to yearly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals and daily goals. You can even go deeper to hourly goals. Having a sense of direction will keep you inspired.

When socializing, listen to the stories of other people. You’ll be happy to realize how fortunate you really are. Most of the people around you have gone through things you might never imagine. And there they are standing in front of you.     4     You can also read an inspiring book or watch a movie to get the inspiration you need to move forward.

Everyone needs inspiration to succeed in life. If you’re lost your inspiration, you can put to practice these tips any time.     5    

A．You’re not alone.

B．It’s time to start living with passion.

C．A person without goals has no direction.

D．It’s always inside of you, waiting to be used.

E．Inspiration also comes from your success.

F．But they always keep their experiences a secret.

G．Listen to their stories and how they settled their problems.