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【题目】Top 3 Self-Discipline Techniques

Self-discipline is the key to leading a healthier, happier and more successful life,【1】. We have shared some self-discipline techniques below. Follow these self-discipline techniques to start living a better life.

1. Start small

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step as the proverb goes.【2】. Instead, stamina(耐力) is built up by doing a little more than the previous day’s target.

The same goes for discipline. Start by trying to carry out self-discipline techniques little by little every day for big results. Increase your goals over time.

2.【3】

Staying self-disciplined requires motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated if you feel like you haven’t made any progress so far. Tracking progress makes you aware of how much you’ve done and encourages you to keep going.

3. Exercise your willpower

【4】Some days, sticking to the task is going to be difficult but by reminding yourself of the end in mind and how much the goal means to you, you will be able to ignore temporary temptations for long term gain.

The above-mentioned self-discipline techniques have been proven to be extremely effective.【5】and it is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life.

A. Build a support system

B. Measure your goals

C. Willpower and self-discipline go hand in hand

D. Self-discipline is a feature found in many successful people

E. Self-discipline is linked to effective time management

F. However, it is easier said than done

G. You don’t train for a marathon by running 10 kilometers on the first day

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】G

【3】B

【4】C

【5】D

【解析】什么是自律？自律就是自己约束自己，自律是过上更健康、更快乐的、更成功的生活的关键。本文提供了一些做到自律的技巧。

【1】根据空格前：自律是过上更健康、更快乐的、更成功的生活的关键。以及空格后的：我们提供一些自律的技巧。可以得知过渡句是表示转折：然而说比做容易。故选F。

【2】根据空格前：千里之行始于足下。以及标题从小做起，可以得知下面要举例：你不能在第一天就训练十公里马拉松。故选G。

【3】根据空格位置。可以得知这里考查小标题，要简洁有总结性。下文Tracking progress makes you aware of how much you’ve done and encourages you to keep going. 记录自己取得的进步可以让你明白你走的有多远，同时给自己坚持下去的勇气。“测量你的目标”符合语境，故选B。

【4】根据空格前的小标题：锻炼你的意志。可以得知衔接处应该用意志力和自律是相辅相成的。故选C。

【5】最后一段总结自律的优点：自律在很多成功人士身上是一个特征，自律是过上幸福充实生活的关键。故选D。