66．The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that　　 .

　　　 A．it can be changed　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．it is flexible

　　　 C．it is of many periods　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．it can save our time

65．What does Paragraph 2 talk about?

　　　 A．Tips for making a schedule.　　　　　　　　　 B．Significance of a scientific timetable.

　　　 C．Requirements for making a timetable.　　 D．Importance of following one’s schedule.

64．What is the best title of the passage?

　　　 A．Advantages of starting a timetable　　　　 B．Keep to it ,and you will succeed

　　　 C．Make a schedule ,and follow it 　　　　　　 D．Learn to love your timetable

63．What can be inferred from the text?

　　　 A．Having values are better than being values.

　　　 B．A calm person does not choose to complain.

　　　 C．The way other people think of you decides who you are.

　　　 D．A responsible person does not care about financial security.

C

　　　 The words “timetable” and　 “schedule” make most final year students want to eat their own vomit(呕吐物). Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop a timetable. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying ,you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-ge it if necessary ,but most important ,follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.

　　　 A good timetable should make every hour count-every class ,social event and other activity you engage in .You must focus on the other “free time” available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments .Indicate times for classes ,socializing ,and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours left over ,plan time for study .This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course ,you can change your schedule as circumstances need.

　　　 The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner .Sticking to your schedule can be tough ,but don’t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world .It is up to you to follow the schedule you’ve prepared .A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.

　　　 Remember ,there is a learning curve. You learn the most in the first 30 minutes of study; after that ,it progressively deteriorates(减弱). After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.

62．The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 means　　 .

　　　 A．a feeling of emptiness　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．an absence of one’s mind

　　　 C．a break of continuity　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．a state of confusion

61．According to the text ,living by your being values ,you would　　 .

　　　 A．gain a lot of power　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．form positive personality

　　　 C．seek all human virtues　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．fill your own needs

60．The main purpose of this passage is to　　 .

　　　 A．persuade the readers to make a commitment

　　　 B．explain to the readers what personal values are

C．inform the readers how to be truly happy

　　　 D．instruct the readers how to make wise choices

59．It can be concluded that　　 .

　　　 A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships

　　　 B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate

　　　 C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman

　　　 D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

B

　　　 You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs,then it’s likely you will burn out , or feel upset .When you take and take without giving anything back ,you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.

　　　 The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values .I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are the character traits of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are: kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.

　　　 Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship, achievement, support, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.

　　　 When you make a commitment to live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person . A calm person might go for a walk ,meditate(沉思), or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be-this is the key to personal power.

　　　 When you choose to act on your values , you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce(加强)your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.

58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “　　 ”.

　　　 A．A friend in need is a friend indeed

　　　 B．God help those who help themselves

　　　 C．Stand straight ,stand tall

　　　 D．Practice makes perfect

57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?

　　　 A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.

　　　 B．My grandfather went to America by sea.

　　　 C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.

　　　 D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.