1 . Being more organized can change your life for the better and can even result-in you becoming more successful. After all, when you have things in order, you will be likely to get more done and achieve more of your goals.     1    . If you aim to enhance your organizational skills, consider using the following strategies.

●Create a To-Do List

Keeping a to-do list is crucial for staying organized and ensuring productivity throughout your day. You can choose traditional pen and paper methods or use phone apps and computer software programs to track tasks and receive reminders for deadlines.     2    

●Keep a Schedule

It’s essential to maintain a schedule by recording important dates for tasks such as bill payments and project submissions. Additionally, keeping track of meetings and setting alerts beforehand ensures adequate preparation and timely attendance.     3    

●Get Things Done Right Away

Procrastination (拖延症) is only going to cause you problems.     4    . Get things done as soon as you can, rather than putting them off until later on. Not only will this help you be more organized, but it will also reduce the amount of time you waste during the day.

●Set Priorities

    5    . This means knowing what you want and not being sorry for taking time out for it. Everyone has priorities and they are all different, so it’s important to be true to yourself and what you want. You have to make a list, and make sure that you work your way down. Put the most important thing at the top, most of the things we keep putting off we usually push to the bottom of the list.

A．This can prevent forgetfulness

B．So this is a trait you definitely need to change

C．You have to take note of what your priorities are

D．This is an absolute must for those who are diligent

E．Actually highly successful people share the trait of being organized

F．Make sure you can easily access the things that you use most often

G．This approach helps in staying organized and managing time effectively

2 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

She told herself     1     (要珍惜她为减肥所做的投入). But the smell of the baked bread     2     (诱惑她品尝一下). She took a bite of it, chewed and swallowed. How delicious! She had obeyed the rules for long enough so it made no difference to overeat just one time, she thought to herself. She took big bites and quick swallows, her size becoming bigger and bigger. She cried out in fright. She woke up     3     (满头大汗的，心灰意冷的). What a terrible dream!

3 . Greenstein Prescott was a high school senior. Her English teacher, Fred DiMeo, gave her an assignment: _________ a poem in front of the whole class.

Greenstein had a mild stutter(口吃). The _________ of getting up in front of her classmates and stuttering through the poem was too much to _________. Greenstein went home and _________ how scared she was. Her mom agreed to write a note asking for her to be _________ from doing the assignment.

When the day finally came, Greenstein recited the poem one-on-one to DiMeo. Once she was _________, DiMeo said something Greenstein’d never heard before: He liked listening to her _________. For the first time, Greenstein considered the possibility that public speaking didn’t have to be a _________ of fear. “I think it was so _________ in his mind and I should have nothing to be __________ of,” Greenstein said.

Greenstein went on to graduate from high school and go to college. She never got to __________ thank DiMeo. But after college, she landed a job as a corporate trainer. The new __________ made her realize how big an impact DiMeo had had on her __________.

“He truly is an unsung __________ because he played a big role in my successful career. I don’t know where I would have been if I was fearful of __________ myself. I’d like to give him my thanks for that kindness,” Greenstein said.

1.

A．Create

B．Recite

C．Assess

D．Repeat

2.

A．chance

B．memory

C．trouble

D．thought

3.

A．bear

B．control

C．forget

D．ignore

4.

A．confirmed

B．imagined

C．revealed

D．recorded

5.

A．prohibited

B．questioned

C．excused

D．discouraged

6.

A．tired

B．done

C．stressed

D．hesitant

7.

A．story

B．voice

C．opinion

D．explanation

8.

A．feature

B．source

C．treatment

D．signal

9.

A．minor

B．funny

C．flexible

D．necessary

10.

A．guilty

B．proud

C．mindful

D．afraid

11.

A．generously

B．secretly

C．properly

D．regularly

12.

A．position

B．challenge

C．connection

D．opportunity

13.

A．family

B．reputation

C．confidence

D．patience

14.

A．hero

B．citizen

C．fighter

D．volunteer

15.

A．forgiving

B．punishing

C．limiting

D．embarrassing

4 . 应用文写作运用：投稿——科技与现代生活
要求：1. 利用本单元所学知识完成句子；
2. 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇。
①毫无疑问，科技已经取得了巨大进步，它与我们的日常生活息息相关。②例如，世界各地的化学家和生物学家已经进行了一系列的科学实验，试图找到癌症的治疗方法。③这个问题解决之后，人类的生活质量将大大提高。④除此之外，中国的天文学家已经建造了世界上最大的天文望远镜，这对于探索宇宙的起源有重要意义。⑤多亏了科技的快速发展，我们的未来会更美好。
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5 . 根据汉语提示补全短文。

The mischievous boy asked a question,     1     (让玛丽很难堪). Although the boy’s parents     2     (责备) him, this didn’t     3     (使玛丽高兴起来). The boy walked over to Mary, played a clown and whispered something, after which Mary     4     (大笑起来). Funny films or witty remarks can always     5     (起作用) when Mary is     6     (心情不好).

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does Mark usually read news now?

A．In a newspaper.

B．In a magazine.

C．On the Internet.

2. What makes the woman surprised about the machine?

A．It has a small glass window.

B．It can make a pizza in a short time.

C．It offers four types of pizzas at a time.

3. What does the woman think of the machine?

A．It is quite necessary.

B．It might not be popular.

C．It will certainly succeed.

4. What is an advantage of the machine?

A．The 24-hour service.

B．Tasty pizza made by it.

C．The low production cost.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who will have dinner with the man?

A．A couple.

B．Some friends.

C．His family.

2. How many adults are there in the man’s party?

A．4.

B．3.

C．2.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Provide personal information.

B．Tell the waitress his arriving time.

C．Ask for a table at the non-smoking area.

8 . You’re overwhelmed (压垮). That is a state where there is just too much on your plate. You have no idea how you will ever get it all done.     1     And it can lead to anxiety, unhealthy stress, and even burnout.

Here are three steps you can put into immediate action next time you feel overwhelmed.

Stop and breathe.

The first thing to do is stop. This may seem unreasonable when you hurry to get everything done. But to end the state of being overwhelmed, we first need to step out of the busyness.     2     And we end up running around and around in our own unproductiveness and panic. Start consciously breathing. As your breathing starts to slow, extend your breath. Bring your breath down deep into your stomach. Hold the inhale (吸气) for a few counts and then slowly release.

    3    

Stand up and get away from the situation that is causing the pressure and anxiety. It could be your desk, or your lounge room. If you can, go outside. If not, find a quiet space. You need to get some distance from the messiness. Walking away, even momentarily, often provides enough of a break to get some perspective.     4    

Refocus.

After returning to your place, take a few moments to think about the situation.     5     As you do so, highlight the things that are adding fuel to your feeling of too much pressure. By taking the time to look at your priorities and time commitments, you will step out of the pressure, take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and give more energy to the tasks and projects that really matter.

A．Walk away.

B．Never stop moving forward.

C．Seek advice from people around you.

D．Then come back with a clearer mind.

E．Otherwise, it becomes a bad cycle.

F．It’s the feeling of being “in over your head”.

G．Write down all the things that are on your to-do list.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Borrowing a tent.

B．Packing a tent.

C．Returning a tent.

2. What is the woman’s motivation for climbing?

A．To have fun.

B．To improve her fitness.

C．To get close to nature.

3. Where will the speakers do rock climbing together?

A．At a gym.

B．In the wild

C．At a climbing center.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man at the supermarket today?

A．To do some shopping.

B．To carry out a survey.

C．To meet the owner.

2. What change did the owner make to the supermarket last year?

A．The location.

B．The name.

C．The manager.