Ⅱ. 阅读理解(限时8分钟)
Imagine you wake up one day and decide to build yourself a house. Then how will you begin the task which seems very difficult? Just go for it without any ideas in mind? Or make a plan carefully, and take action according to it?
Many people have goals, but without a plan for achieving them, 92% of them will finally fail. The 8% who succeed understand, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Planning prevents(阻止) you from wasting your time on unnecessary work. It helps you pay attention to the work at hand, which helps you feel more in control(控制). Once you have a plan, you'll be surprised at how much you're able to finish in a certain time and you start to understand yourself more clearly.
How can you make a plan? First, you have to write down your goal. It gives you the basic(基本的) information about what you are going to do. Second, you can begin by picturing your goal. You may see it in your mind. Just feel it and try it. Last but not least, record your progress as you may need to make some changes to your plan during the process.
Do you have the skills you need to reach your goal? If not, can you realize it? When will you fulfill(实现) your goal? Setting a time limit drives you to act now, before it's too late.
()16. What does the underlined word “It” refer to?
A. Planning. B. Action.
C. Progress. D. Dreaming.
()17. What's the good point of making a plan according to Paragraph 3?
A. It can give you a result. B. It saves your time.
C. It controls everything. D. It makes you active.
()18. Why should we record our progress?
A. To know our goals more clearly. B. To picture our goals in our minds.
C. To make changes during the process. D. To make sure we stick to the plan.
()19. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Many people don't have goals.
B. A goal without a plan won't go well.
C. Success belongs to those who only have goals.
D. The thought of starting without a plan is useful.
()20. What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Your goals don't care how you feel.
B. Plans are things that often change.
C. Set your goals high and don't stop.
D. Plan your work and work on your plan.
词汇积累
1. prevent /prɪ'vent/ v. 2. basic /'beɪsɪk/ adj.