题目内容
17．Everyone has times when they begin to lack motivation to move towards their goal．（36）C But as time goes on you may have a harder time motivating yourself to keep going．If you are having trouble keeping motivated towards your goal，try some of these methods to help you get back on track．Small goals--（37）F These，put together，will bring you to your main goal．Smaller goals will help you feel a sense of achievement and renew your motivation towards your major goal．
Calendar-Keep a calendar specifically for the purpose of your self-improvement goal．Mark all important dates in your calendar．Use a pocket-sized calendar that you can carry，so you will always be able to look at it．
Rewards-Think of a reward that you will give yourself once you complete your goal．Once you reach your goal you can reward yourself with the item．The reward can be anything you want．（38）E
Affirmation（坚定）-Give yourself plenty of encouragement in the way of affirmation．（39）A Nothing goes further towards helping us achieve our goals than positive thinking．
Reminders-Be sure to leave yourself plenty of positive reminders about your goal．A reminder can be as simple as a sticky note left on your computer．
Support teams-You can create your own support team for your specific goal．（40）D Let them give you reminders and encouragement towards your personal goal．
A．Tell yourself that you can make it．
B．Celebrate each achievement．
C．When you first begin working towards your goal，you are usually motivated by excitement．
D．Let family members or friends help you stay on track towards your goal．
E．It may be a trip，a book or anything else you consider as a reward．
F．Always break down your specific goal into smaller and more easily obtained goals．
G．Keep the message simple and powerful．
分析 本文主要讲述当你向你的目标努力时，你可能会遇到困难从而缺乏继续努力的动力．给出了几种解决方法．包括：小目标；日历；奖励；坚定；提醒物；支持团队．
解答 36-40 CFEAD
36．C 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文But as time goes on you may have a harder time motivating yourself to keep going可知，随着时间的流逝，你可能很难激发你自己坚持下去．前文应是：当你刚开始致力于你的目标时，你时常被兴奋所激发．故选C．
37．F 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文These，put together，will bring you to your main goal可知，把这些小目标放在一起将会带你到主目标．前文应是：把你的目标分解成小的，更容易达到目标．故选F．
38．E 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据The reward can be anything you want可知，完成目标就奖励自己．下文应是：奖励的内容．故选E．
39．A 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据前文Give yourself plenty of encouragement in the way of affirmation可知，给自己足够的坚定鼓励．下文应是：告诉你自己你会成功的．故选A．
40．D 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据前文You can create your own support team for your specific goal可知，你可以创建自己的支持团队来帮助你实现目标，这个团队包括你的家庭成员和朋友．故选D．
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