Question

第二节阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分) 阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到题后相应 的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求) 。

   These days,it can be difficult to find time for even the smallest of tasks. People are constantly on the go,and that stressful lifestyle can lead to all sorts of problems. Instead of living each day in chaos,follow these steps to manage your time and feel your best.

   Make the most of it.

   Try to kill two birds with one stone as often as possible. For example,if you have to take a day off from work to receive a delivery at home,schedule the appointment with the refrigerator repairman that youVe been putting off. The more you can check off your to-do list at once, .

   Just say no.

    Don’t try to please everyone by accepting every invitation for dinner or drinks. Politdy decline requests for your time if they interfere with precious family time or a work project you must finish. It will feel even better to reward yourself after you’ve completed several tasks.

Eat early or late.

   Instead of taking lunch at the usual noon hour,grab

a bite an hour earlier or an hour later. Then,youUl be able to get work done when the office is least crowded. Review your calendar.

   At the end of every month,take a look at the calendar. Note when you fell behind schedule and what days went smoothly. Then decide how many activities,meetings,and appointments you are realistically able to manage.

   Have self-awareness.

    Determine when you are at your best and brightest each day. Schedule your most difficult tasks for those times,to ensure you will be alert and awake for your toughest challenges.

55. What's the passage mainly about? (no more than 10 words)

56. Fill in the blank with proper words,  (no more than 3 words )

57. Suppose one of your friends invites you to dinner,but you have to finish your work. What does the writer advise you to do? (no more than 5 words)

58. What's the meaning of the underlined phrase? (no more than 5 words)

59. How can you manage your most difficult tasks effectively according to the passage? (no more than 15 words)

Answer 1

55. How to manage your time better.

56. the better   57. Just say no./Politely decline/refuse his/her request/ i n vi tation.

58. have/take lunch   59. Schedule my most difficult tasks at my best and brightest time each day.