Next time you hear yourself wishing for something better in your life, remember the word “SMART”. When you’ve decided to take action, read the following first.

S is for specific (具体的): For example, instead of setting a goal (目标): of “I want to lose weight”, set yourself a specific goal like “I want to lose five kilograms”. If you want to climb a high mountain, start your research, set a date and train for the climbing fitness.

M is for measurable (可测量的): Don’t try to “become healthy”, instead, set a goal that can be measured while carrying out an improved eating, exercise or lifestyle plan. For example, try to go to the gym for an hour three times a week, to visit your grandma once a week for an evening meal, or to eat no more than 200 grams of chocolate a week.

A is for achievable(可完成的): If you’ve never exercised in your life, don’t try to take part in the 2020 Olympics. Rather, get walking with a specific goal of how many steps to take a day. No need to try for the stars—baby steps are good.

R is for relevant (恰当的): Many of us choose goals that seem right, but are in fact wrong. They may go on for a few weeks before they fail. Try to avoid making the same mistake—rather choose goals that really speak to you.

T is for time-conscious (心中有数的): Finally, be very clear in your mind about how much time you are giving yourself to achieve the goal. That way, you know when you’ve succeeded, failed or whether you need to work harder to finish it before the last day.

1.According to the passage, the writer tells us how to_______.

A. lose weight B. take exercise

C. set a goal D. spend time.

2.What does the word “SMART” mean in the passage?

A. Five exercise plans. B. Five suggestions.

C. Five training steps. D. Five big letters.

3.Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

A. Specific numbers should be included in the goals you set.

B. You should begin with small steps while achieving a goal.

C. In order to make the goal fit for you, you should be careful.

D. More time should be given for you to achieve your goal.

An American boy said he didn’t want an 11th birthday party because he had no friends.

Colin has trouble communicating with other people. This makes it ______ for him to make friends with kids of his age. Children and adults with such trouble often have a high IQ, ______ they have problems in social situations. They often have trouble understanding jokes.

So his mother ______ a “Happy Birthday Colin” Facebook page. It drew more than 2 million “likes”. Colin’s mother said the best reward (回报) for her _____ was seeing Colin grow. “I have seen him change greatly because he knows he has 2 million friends. His self-confidence (自信) has ______.”

Later, the boy who had 2 million “likes” got a(n) ______ present — a change to be a professional hockey (冰球) player.

Colin and his family visited the players and coaches of the Kalamazoo Wings at a_______. Colin said, “I knew we were going to the restaurant, but I was not expecting the rest.”

The team provided the boy ______ a one-day contract (合同). It would allow him to join the Kalamazoo Wings for their home game on Sunday. Colin would play the game hockey and _______sit with the players at the rest area.

“There are things that are much bigger than the game. If we can put a smile on a kid’s face that ______ a lot of trouble, we’re excited about that chance,” said the Kalamazoo Wings head coach Nick Bootland.

1.A. easy B. difficult C. interesting D. boring

2.A. and B. but C. so D. until

3.A. created B. invented C. discovered D. examined

4.A. courage B. hobbies C. efforts D. wealth

5.A. broken B. dropped C. grown D. gone

6.A. strange B. upset C. exciting D. educational

7.A. club B. school C. palace D. restaurant

8.A. to B. with C. of D. for

9.A. even B. ever C. still D. already

10.A. deals with B. parts with C. comes up with D. gets on with

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