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Do you want to be productive(富有成效的)at work or at home? Here's what you should do.
Turn off television
I used to tell myself that I needed a break. So, when the kids slept I turned on the cable and watched whatever program that caught my fancy. Often, I found myself not watching, just channel-surfing. And I didn’t end up watching a full program. I decided one day to just give up on TV as it made me sleep late and woke up exhausted(疲惫的).
If you want to be productive, cut off TV. You are better off reading a book. Without TV, I have managed to finish many books which I have bought but never read.
Limit Internet Use
The other big distraction that can make you sleep late is the Internet. Probably because you will be checking your emails, updating your blog, watching YouTube, etc. Try limiting the use of it at home, or switch it to the morning session.
Nowadays, I check all my personal emails early in the morning. When I get into work, I find myself less tempted to check personal emails.
Know Your Priorities(优先考虑的事)
Really, it is all about the choices you make and the priorities you have. If you know it is competitive out there in the world, how can you be a better worker than the person who is also aiming for the position above you?
Rest Early, Rise Early
You want to be productive? Rise early, read more books, have more energy, be more focused and set standards for others to catch up. It’s as simple as that.
【小题1】The passage aims to give advice on how to ________.
A.take better care of our kids at home.
B.balance our work and energy well.
C.divide time between work and family.
D.compete against others for a better position.
【小题2】What does the author mainly use to support her theory?
A.Ancient wisdomB.Internet information
C.Popular beliefsD.Personal experience
【小题3】The author used to be in the habit of _________.
A.changing channels frequently when watching TV.
B.checking all her personal emails in the morning.
C.watching her favorite TV programs with her kids.
D.reading the books immediately after she bought them.
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同类题1

   You can choose to think positively and see the good things around you,or you can choose to think negatively and only see the negative things around you. It's all up to you. 【小题1】 Look at what optimists do.

Believe in themselves.

While others doubt their own abilities,optimists believe they are good enough just the way they are and constantly try to get better. They trust their own intuition(直觉)and abilities when carrying out their day-to-day activities. 【小题2】 They don't need everyone's approval.

Believe in others.

Optimists not only believe in themselves,but also in other people in their lives. 【小题3】 They know that when you treat a person as he or she is,that person will remain so. But if you treat a person as he or she ought to be,that person will become what he or she ought to be. Optimists simply see sparks of good in others and work to turn the sparks into a roaring flame.

【小题4】

Optimists believe in seizing what life throws at them. They are not blind to the risks and dangers involved in taking chances,but rather look at the bigger picture,the resources available and then make every opportunity count for a much brighter future full of possibilities.

Forgive.

Optimists know better than to underestimate(低估)the power of forgiveness. Martin Luther King Jr. recognized the past was the past and forgiveness was the path to a better future for everyone. 【小题5】 Optimists know tomorrow is another day and another opportunity to correct what needs correcting and create a brighter reality.

A.So he fought hate with love.
B.Take full advantage of all opportunities.
C.They do what they feel right in their hearts.
D.Be cautious about risks and dangers in life.
E.They inspire others to be the best they can be.
F.Thus he devoted his life to the struggle for racial equality.
G.It is advisable,however,that you think more positively.

同类题2

How to Know Yourself Better

Most of us believe that we know ourselves better than anyone in this world. But a lot of people are still strangers to themselves. Why? 【小题1】 For a person, to have a well-lived life, it is important that he know himself well. If you are one of those who are striving to know yourself better, these steps will guide you.

·Take a moment to write down things that you know“very well”about yourself - your interests,likes, dislikes, hobbies, strengths, weaknesses,hopes, fears, dreams, etc. 【小题2】 By creating a list of your personal qualities that you are familiar with, you are keeping yourself in touch with yourself.

·Take personality and psychological tests. This is another way to know yourself better. The Internet has a rich source of free online personality and psychological assessments and tests. 【小题3】

·Know yourself better by understanding people's opinions of you. 【小题4】 Sometimes, you think you know yourself enough, but other people who see you from their point of view can offer you some insights into how you act and get understood by others. Be careful,however, to balance both opinions to come up with an objective view of yourself.

【小题5】 It's a lifetime process. Every day you will be given new insights about yourself. Writing a diary will help you keep track of these new discoveries. Maintaining that hunger to know yourself better will make you more self-aware, opening up  new opportunities to enrich your life.

A.Keep on learning who you are.
B.Remember that you are a worthy person.
C.By answering them, you will understand yourself better.
D.Reflect on these qualities and find out how they impact your life. .
E.The better you know yourself, the easier it will be to love yourself.
F.Pay attention to what your family, friends,coworkers, etc. say about you.
G.Not everyone is courageous enough to travel the path to achieve a better self-understanding.

同类题3

   In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics (策略).
One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example, stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food (垃圾食品) later in their trip. In department stores, the women’s shoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics (化妆品) section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later.
Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers’ senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up.
When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $ 10 million houses.
【小题1】Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?
A.To save customers time.B.To show they are high quality foods.
C.To help sell junk food.D.To sell them at discount prices.
【小题2】According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?
A.Opening the store early in the morning.B.Displaying British wines next to French ones.
C.Inviting customers to play music.D.Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.
【小题3】What is the California builder’s story intended to prove?
A.The house structure is a key factor customers consider.
B.The more costly the house is, the better it sells.
C.An ocean view is much to the customers’ taste.
D.A good first impression increases sales.
【小题4】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.
B.To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.
C.To report researches on customer behavior.
D.To show dishonest business practices.

同类题4

   Life can be a lonely thing without friends. Acquaintances(熟人) are easy to come by but true friends are a whole other story. 【小题1】 Learn these four steps if you'd like to be a true friend that can be relied on.
●Be present for their highs and lows.
If you're absent during my struggle, don't expect to be present during my success. —Will Smith
It's easy to be there for our friends when they ask us out for fun things. 【小题2】 You might not feel comfortable while spending time with an emotionally weak person on the verge of tears, but true friends are always there when they're needed the most.
【小题3】
When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen. —Ernest Hemingway
Give your friend the gift of silence so they can drop their baggage and get on with living.
●Accept them as they are.
Happiness can exist only in acceptance.

—George Orwell

If you can't accept people as they are, you will never know the feeling of true friendship. 【小题4】
●Forgive the past.
Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. —Buddha
【小题5】 If so, you should understand that even the best of us suffer from the occasional slip of the tongue. Holding onto anger over a small mistake will make you look petty(小气的), so let it go.
A.Know when to be silent.
B.Offer your encouragement.
C.Never hesitate to speak your thoughts and feelings.
D.Never attempt to"fix"them, no matter how crazy their action might make you.
E.But are you willing to be there for the hard times that are the opposite of fun?
F.Have you ever shouted at a person when you were feeling stressed and wished you could take it back?
G.The best way to develop meaningful connections with true friends you can trust is to become a true friend yourself.