1 . Two years ago, Shirley, wife, mother and doctor, found herself worn out. She got up earlier, and went to bed later, just to meet everyday ____, but lacked ____ for the things that mattered most.

She and her husband, a lawyer, began searching for ways to ___ their lives. “We had to decide what was really ____,” says Shirley. They knew they wanted more time to ____ with their three-­year-­old son, to exercise and eat right, and to develop friendship.

So the couple chose to live more simply, shopping with care for necessities and enjoying inexpensive ____ such as reading, cooking and going to the park.

Then Shirley ____ her job and began working part time. She printed business cards that ____ “At your service, buy ____ a little time” and helped clients (客户) with personal tasks like shopping, paying bills and ____ parties. “I still work hard, but being able to control my hours makes a ____,” she says, “I can spare time to take my son to the ____ or play basketball with him. My stress and headaches are ____.”

Shirley and her husband are ____ alone in wanting to ____ and live a satisfying life. A survey found that 54 percent of parents say they have little time with their children, and 47 percent of married couples ____ that they lack time together. ____ does the time go?

For most people, ____ and commuting (通勤) take up most of the day. Simplifying means becoming ____ of the ways we use money, time and energy, and finding ways to make things easier. Then we have to gain ____ over life and have time for the pleasures.

1.

A．activities

B．services

C．demands

D．exercises

2.

A．time

B．strength

C．money

D．ability

3.

A．lead

B．simplify

C．adapt

D．consider

4.

A．comfortable

B．interesting

C．important

D．hard

5.

A．study

B．help

C．meet

D．play

6.

A．pleasures

B．places

C．tasks

D．goods

7.

A．found

B．received

C．took

D．quit

8.

A．read

B．wrote

C．showed

D．told

9.

A．us

B．yourself

C．children

D．herself

10.

A．attending

B．organizing

C．having

D．going

11.

A．life

B．result

C．balance

D．difference

12.

A．office

B．hospital

C．park

D．school

13.

A．gone

B．better

C．strong

D．obvious

14.

A．a bit

B．far from

C．much too

D．more than

15.

A．keep pace

B．settle down

C．take off

D．slow down

16.

A．expect

B．doubt

C．complain

D．imagine

17.

A．How

B．When

C．Where

D．Why

18.

A．traveling

B．reading

C．shopping

D．working

19.

A．aware

B．afraid

C．proud

D．sure

20.

A．value

B．control

C．success

D．experience

2 .     1    

Examinations are almost always stressful Students rarely know exactly what to expect on the test, and those who suffer from exam fear or exam anxiety can see their grades suffer as a result of this stress. For some students，exam fear causes them to “ seize up ’’ and forget what they have studied.

    2    Good study habits and learning how to relax can help students overcome exam fear.

    3    According to Penn State University and Kids Health，proper study habits and preparation are the keys to cutting out exam fear. Avoid last-minute “cramming” for exams and actively listen while in class.

Focus on positive thoughts, relax the night before your test and reward yourself after the test is over. Often, people who suffer from exam anxiety cannot shut out negative thoughts or emotions about the test, and this can contribute to feeling more anxiety than normal     4    

Keep your mind and body healthy by getting   enough sleep, eating well and exercising. Healthier people who are well-rested often do better on exams.

    5     Exam fear is normal When that anxiety severely interferes (干扰)with your ability to take the test, however, outside help might be needed. Ask your teachers and family for support and help.

A. How To Succeed hi An Exam
B. How To Overcome Exam Fear
C. Develop good study habits.
D. Understand that you are not alone and ask for help if necessary.
E. Remind yourself that it’s just one test and that you can get through it
F. Battling this type of performance anxiety can be hard, but it is not impossible.
G. Remind yourself to read the instructions carefully.