Question

11．According to statistics published by the University of Scranton，about 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year's resolutions------and the most popular resolution is losing weight．Of those who make resolutions，a mere 8 percent achieve them．
（36）AAre we just setting ourselves up for failure？Learn how to make realistic resolutions and how to overcome the roadblocks along the way．
   Setting a resolution to lose pounds isn't a goal that's achievable now．It may be a good long-term goal．（37）ERegistered dietitian Elisa Zied says"…to be real when you make a resolution．It's okay to shoot for the stars like making a resolution，but why not set a smaller goal and train smart？"
The same concept applies to weight loss．（38）CThese goals should help develop healthy habits that will finally help achieve your long-term resolution．
Notice that these goals are simple and achievable．"Instead of going from zero to 60，from never going to the gym to going four to five times a week，why not start with three days a week，get consistent and build from there，"Zied says．Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active．（39）FYou also need to be aware of your current exercise and eating habits to make achievable goals．Keeping a diary of your food and exercise habits can help．Record everything you eat and drink for three to five days and review it．（40）BFor example，if you notice a tendency to snack on unhealthy fare，set a goal to eat a fruit or vegetable with each snack．Building on these smaller goals over time can help you achieve your long-term goal．

A．So why do so many of us fail to achieve our goals？
B．Once you notice your not-so-good habits，start fixing them．
C．Set between one to three weekly goals that you want to achieve．
D．Resolutions usually involve a commitment to sticking to your goals．
E．However，in order to reach it，you need to take baby steps to get it down．
F．If you treat your goals like set appointment，you're more likely to achieve them．
G．Losing weight，as well as getting a better job，is among the most popular resolutions for adults．

Answer 1

分析 文章讲述了美国人在春节过后都有很多的目标，比如减肥，可是只有很少的人能够实现．并给出了如何设立自己的目标并实现它．

解答 36．A 37．E   38．C  39．F 40．B
36．A 细节题．根据前面一句话Of those who make resolutions，a mere 8 percent achieve them．可知，在这么多人中，只有百分之八的人成功，所以接下来会提到失败的原因，故选A．
37．E  细节题．根据该段的Setting a resolution to lose pounds isn't a goal that's achievable now．It may be a good long-term goal可知，减肥的目标不是一时能实现的，可能是一个长期的目标，呼应了选项中的take baby steps to get it down，故选E．
 38．C  细节题．根据上段最后一句话but why not set a smaller goal and train smart？为什么不把目标设定的小一点呢？比如选项里提到的一周one to three weekly goals，故选C．
39．F 细节题．根据前句Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active提到关于making appointments 这个目标，呼应了选项里的like set appointment，故选F．
40．B 细节题．通过For example，if you notice a tendency to snack on unhealthy fare，set a goal to eat a fruit or vegetable with each snack这个例子看出，如果有吃不健康食物的习惯，设立目标去改正，故选B．

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