Question

【题目】Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control hard to find just when you want it most. ________ But there are ways to increase your willpower.

Don’t try to change your economic situation, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve it. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don’t spread yourself too thin. ________

Whatever your goal is, don’t spread it overnight. ________ If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements. These successes help your willpower grow.

________ Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.

If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep a set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?

A. Real success takes time.

B. Focus on one goal at a time.

C. Change your environment to change your life.

D. Improve your willpower by a support network.

E. Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.

F. Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.

G. Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】B

【3】A

【4】D

【5】F

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述的是意志力的重要性和多种提高意志力的方法。

【1】G 根据下句But there are ways to increase your willpower.（有很多提高意志力的方法），句首的but说明前句与这句是转折关系，故G项（去除坏习惯和养成新习惯都很困难）符合上下文。

【2】B 根据前句Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don’t stretch yourself too thin.可知，锻炼意志力需要额外的精力。所以不要一下子设很多的目标，那样不现实，一次一个即可。故选B项。

【3】A根据前句 Whatever your goal is, don’t expect to achieve it overnight.不要指望一下子就成功。也就是指：真正的成功是需要时间的。故A正确。

【4】D 根据下句Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help.可知，可以向别人求助，不要单独靠自己。也就是说要靠一个支持的网络来提高自己的意志力。故D正确。

【5】F 根据前面说要保持体形，那么在办公室放一套运动服提醒自己在回家的路上到体育馆锻炼；故这里说戒烟，F项内容Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.（避免去酒吧或者餐厅，因为在那里你很容易就被吸引再次抽烟。）符合文章逻辑。

【名师点评】本文讲述的是提高我们的意志力的重要性和多种不同的方法。做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句，因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。