2 . Small changes and gradual habit-building are great strategies for progressing towards large goals. They can include losing weight and increasing physical activity with the ultimate goal of keeping healthy.     1    

Why Step and Not Jump?

If those large goals are so important, why not jump towards them instead of taking baby steps?     2     For example, running a 10k if you rarely even walk for exercise. It can be easier to start with walking for 10 minutes three days a week.

Small steps can lead to a good cycle of success bringing success as you establish habits, hit mini-goals, and note your progress. This increases confidence and motivation, making it easier to stay in it for a long time.

How to Take Small Steps?

Break it down. That larger goal may seem far-off and unattainable, but breaking it down into smaller goals establishes a defined path that you can travel. Instead of worrying about what you might do next year(e. g. going on a foreign trip), you can check off the list things you can do today or this week(e. g. going to the gym).     3    

Track your progress. Track your progress to see how well you are doing and where you might improve. Your parents can help with tracking healthy eating, weight, and physical activity.     4     It also keeps you focused on the long-term benefits.

Adjust as needed. Assess your progress regularly, such as weekly or a couple of times a month.     5     Consider it a re-routing process, and not a failure. This change can keep you motivated and on track as you make progress towards those big goals.

A．This is how you can use small steps.

B．Keeping a record of progress can increase motivation.

C．Things you can do today are good small steps to consider.

D．And then you can re vise your goal and path to it as needed.

E．Taking small steps can be the best way to hold onto the gains.

F．A large goal can be so challenging that it is hard to work towards it.

G．Here are some tips on why and how to take small steps to reach big goals.

3 . Classical Music

Voice of Vienna Symphony Orchestra (维也纳之声交响乐团), Austria has excellent musicians from all over the world. They have accompanied many world famous musicians and singers. They are coming to Dongying again. Come and enjoy their wonderful performances!

Place: Snow Lotus (莲花) Theatre        Time: 19:30 — 21:00 (or so)

Price: Six levels, from ¥480 to ¥50        Dates: 1 — 2 May

Tel: 6090555

A Mini Marathon (5km)

On May 8, 2018, “China Wanda 2018 Yellow River Estuary (Dongying) International Marathon will be held. At the same time, a mini Marathon (5km) will be held, too. All the citizens who were born before May 8, 2008 are encouraged to register.

Registration place:                                 Registration time:

Dongying National Fitness Center        8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Entry fee: ¥30 (students free)               1:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.

Tel: 8097628 Registration                      Dates: 2 — 27 Mar.

Tango Dancing

Tango is fun and easy to learn. Yang Yi, a famous Chinese Tango dancer will come and show you how to do it. Are you ready? Take your partners, go and dance till you drop.

Place: Dongying Art Troupe (团)                  Time: 8: 00 p.m. — 12: 00 p.m.

Price: ¥150 (including some drinks)             Dates: Every Saturday in May

Tel: 8331644

Dining-Sushi (寿司) Chef in Town

Sushi is getting really big in Dongying. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous sushi’ artist is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few women chefs in Japan. She will be here with you at Sushi Scene.

Place: Sushi Scene in Dongying Hotel          Time: Lunch time

Price: ¥200 (taste sushi without pay)          Dates: 1 — 31 May

Tel: 8062999

1. If you want to book a ticket for the activity at 7:30 p.m. on 1 May, you may call ______.

A．8062999

B．8097628

C．8331644

D．6090555

2. If you want to take part in the Mini Marathon, you must ______.

A．exercise at Dongying National Fitness Center	B．be over ten years old
C．pay ¥200	D．register before March

3. If you like dancing, you can go to ______.

A．Snow Lotus Theatre	B．Dongying National Fitness Center
C．Dongying Art Troupe	D．Sushi Scene in Dongying Hotel

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man feel troubled about the invitation?

A．He doesn’t like the hosts.

B．He has no time.

C．He dislikes the activity.

2. Who is the man’s dentist?

A．Josh.

B．Emily.

C．The woman.

3. What is the man’s first plan for responding to the invitation?

A．Going there with the women.

B．Not replying to the letter.

C．Telling the hosts the truth.

4. What will be the man’s excuse?

A．He doesn’t feel well.

B．He needs to see his family.

C．He has to look after his dog.

10 . Why are the speakers stuck here?

A．People are leaving the city.

B．No rooms are available.

C．A concert is going on.