第三节 语篇补全 阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全短文。选项中有一项为多余选项。(共4小题,计8分)

Mark Twain once said,“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” The famous writer talked about a problem many of us have. The problem is procrastination (拖延症). When procrastination becomes a habit, it can make our lives terrible. However, everyone can avoid it by taking a few simple steps today!

Make daily “to do” lists.

Before your day ends, make a plan for tomorrow. List upcoming tasks in order of importance. You'll begin each new day with a head start, already knowing what needs to be done. As you complete each task, check it off. 56.

Always keep your daily schedule(计划)with you. Use it to remind yourself what you need to do next. You'll then have a much better chance of carrying out your plans.

Break large tasks up into small ones.

If a project looks too big, 57. The task at hand may seem too great. You may feel defeated (挫败) before beginning. But every project is doable if it's done in small steps.

Begin by breaking up your task into smaller parts. This helps remove the unnecessary fear of having to do a large project all at one time.

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If your workplace is full of distractions(使人分心的事),you'll need to make some changes. You may need to remove your phone or TV from your workplace. If people often stop by for a talk, you may need to move to a different place.

Follow the five-minute rule.

The hardest part about any task is getting started. That's why so many people avoid their work until the last minute. Doing so usually leads to added stress. One solution to this problem is to schedule a time daily to work on your big project. Work on it for only five minutes. Then decide whether or not to continue. Surprisingly, once you've begun, 59.

A.you will certainly succeed at once

B.Change your working environment

C.This will give you a sense of success

D.it can discourage you from getting started

E.you may be able to keep going and finish the task

答案解析：

56. 根据“As you complete each task, check it off.”(当你完成每项任务时，把它划掉)，可知这样做会给人一种完成任务的成就感，所以选C“This will give you a sense of success”(这会给你一种成就感)。更多真题请微信搜索英语巴士小程序。

57. 根据“If a project looks too big”(如果一个项目看起来太大)以及“The task at hand may seem too great. You may feel defeated (挫败) before beginning.”(手头的任务可能看起来太难了。你可能在开始前就感到挫败)，可知大的项目会让人不敢开始，所以选D“it can discourage you from getting started”(它会让你不敢开始)。

58.根据“If your workplace is full of distractions(使人分心的事), you'll need to make some changes.”(如果你的工作场所充满了让人分心的事，你需要做出一些改变)，可知这一段主要讲的是改变工作环境，所以选B“Change your working environment”(改变你的工作环境)。

59. 根据“Work on it for only five minutes. Then decide whether or not to continue. Surprisingly, once you've begun”(只工作五分钟。然后决定是否继续。令人惊讶的是，一旦你开始了)，可知一旦开始，可能会继续完成任务，所以选E“you may be able to keep going and finish the task”(你可能能够继续并完成任务)。