题目内容
It's well-known that New Year's resolutions don't have a high success rate(成功率).But why do people make _______ every year even though so few of them follow through?
One reason is the idea of _______.The beginning of a year gives people a fresh start.The idea of making themselves better is another _______.Most people have a natural habit of self improvement,and New Year give_______ a special day to get ready for improvement.
Many people _______ making New Year's resolutions can go as far back as Babylonian times.It's said that Julius Caesar started the tradition_______ making resolutions on January 1st.
It's _______to make a New Year's resolution.People keep making resolutions every year _______ they don't always follow through in the end,but the fact is they try to improve themselves and become better.
Some studies_______ making a New Year's resolution can get people closer to their goals.One study found people who make resolutions are more ______________ than those who had a goal and thought about it,but as last didn't make a resolution.
1.A. predictions B. resolutions C. competitions D. preparation
2.A. starting B. trusting C. organizing D. refusing
3.A. talent B. experience C. event D. reason
4.A. it B. him C. them D. us
5.A. advise B. believe C. expect D. wonder
6.A. in B. on C. of D. for
7.A. good B. careless C. creative D. difficult
8.A. because B. or C. so D. though
9.A. show B. choose C. accept D. question
10.A. successful B. thankful C. popular D. friendly