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【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control—hard to find just when you want it most. 【1】 But there are ways to increase your willpower.

*Don’t try to change your economic situation, win a promotion or lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don’t spread yourself too thin. 【2】

*Whatever your goal is, don’t expect to achieve it overnight, 【3】 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.

* 【4】 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 a 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 an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?

【5】

A. Real success takes time.

B. Focus on one goal at a time.

C. Change your 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：本文讲述的是提高我们的意志力的重要性和多种不同的方法。

【1】G根据下句：But there are ways to increase your willpower.有很多提高意志的方法，句首的but说明前句与这句有转折关系，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.可知锻炼前面的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B正确。

【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根据前句“Quitting smoking?”可知我们要克服抽烟一些不好的生活习惯，故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。”