B．So it’s vital to have enough sleep for us. C．Turn sleep into a habit.
D．Others feel better and have more energy when they wake up early. E．The more hours we sleep，the more energy we will have. F．This will not provide you with a restful sleep.
G．However，how many of us actually get that many hours of sleep?
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(2019·广西桂林、崇左市高三4月联考)It is necessary but difficult for English beginners to memorize new words，and long lists of words seem to make the mission impossible.They are puzzled why they try to memorize words with great efforts but forget them easily.That’s why there are often inquiries about how to memorize new words.
__1__ Here are some tips to help. __2__ We too often separate the process of new words memorization from pronunciation.In fact these two can be combined and each will enhance the other.Saying the word to ourselves helps activate aural(hearing) memory，which helps the memory.__3__ The more familiar we are with the word，the greater chance we will have to keep it for the rest of our life.
Never memorize single English words.__4__ Relate the word to terms we already know，either as synonym or antonym.For example，the word “gargantuan” is similar in meaning to words “gigantic”，“huge” and “large”．Make a sequence of words: “small，medium，large，gigantic，and gargantuan”．
Create a mental image of the word that involves strong emotions.Think，“The gargantuan whale is going to swallow me whole”．
Learning English words requires action.Complaining how difficult it is to memorize new words will be of little help.__5__ Have a try with ten words a day and you will see what a difference you will make in our English learning. A．So take action right now.
B．Speak the word while memorizing it.
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C．Memorizing new words is very important. D．Actually，some have given up learning new words. E．In fact，learning new words needn’t be that difficult. F．Make as many associations and connections as possible.
G．The sound of word helps us recall the spelling and familiarizes us with the word.
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(2019·安徽省合肥市高三第一次教学质量检测)
How to Help a Teenager Make Good Decisions
Habitually poor decision－making is actually common in teenagers.Naturally，such a habit makes parent－teen cooperation difficult，especially when a parent wants his teen to do what a “responsible adolescent” would do.A poor decision－making teenager can never run away from his responsibilities.__1__ ·Distinguish real problems from acts of pure “teenagerism”．Teens often make poor decisions simply because they don’t have the experiences.By making small and harmless mistakes，like a recently－developed habit of careless consuming，a teen learns good decision－making skills on his own via self－correction.__2__ Don’t think the teen is making bad decisions just to challenge you. It’s more likely it is out of a real inability to determine what’s best for him.
·__3__Tell your teen you understand his decisions while simply emphasizing that you don’t have to agree with his decisions or treat his views as valid.By not judging his opinions，tastes or style，you are opening the road to better communication and problem－solving opportunities.
·Set clear expectations.__4__ For example，if your teen refuses to study for his math final because “math is pointless”，explain that you expect him to perform well in school，even in the “pointless ” classes.Because you’ve already tolerated his opinion without trying to change his viewpoint，you two can easily agree that math isn’t so useful，yet avoid saying “Let’s just give up on math，then.”
·Find a middle ground.Trade insignificant freedoms，such as clothing style for the promise that he’ll live up to academic and family responsibilities.__5__ Not only does 7
giving up a bit of control solve many conflicts，but the extra freedom you give him can also improve his decision－making. A．Show tolerance. B．Learn to solve problems.
C．Point out your expectations and his responsibilities. D．If your teen could realize it，allow him to be himself. E．A responsible adolescent must have role models to learn from.
F．Therefore，it’s important to guide them with problem－solving strategies. G．Next time，he’ll be more likely to think twice before making his buying decision.
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(2019·广东揭阳一中、潮州金山中学高三下学期第一次联考)
1，000 Hours a Year
Like you，all my e－mail goes into my Sent Mailbox，just sitting there if I want to check back at what I said to whom years ago.So what a surprise to see that I send approximately 18，250 e－mails each year (roughly 50 a day)．Assuming 3 minutes per e－mail，that’s about 1，000 hours a year on e－mail alone.I’ve been on e－mail since the early 90s.__1__ The answer is both yes and no.Yes，I have been able to keep in touch with family，friends，and colleagues in far－away corners of the planet with ease.__2__ But while these undoubted benefits are the reasons why I continue to e－mail，it is not without its own cost.Most importantly，as the above analysis shows，e－mail eats my time just as it likely eats yours.
__3__ Each time a message arrives there’s just the chance that it might contain something exciting，something new，something special，a new opportunity.__4__ That’s just enough to keep me checking my Inbox.But that means perhaps only 10 of the 1 000 hours I spent on e－mails this year were actually wanted.
Frequent e－mail messages will certainly affect our real work.__5__ Like other potential addictions we should perhaps attempt to check the e－mail box at certain
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times of the day，or by creating e－mail－free zones by turning off Wi－Fi.Now I need to think whether I really want to be spending 1，000 hours a year on e－mail，at the expense of more valuable activities. A．Was that time well spent?
B．All this feeds my continued use of e－mail. C．Do you spend 1，000 hours on e－mails every year? D．And we all recognize that e－mail has its addictive side.
E．E－mail uses technology to communicate a digital message over the Internet. F．Maybe one in 100 e－mails contain something I really want to know or hear about.
G．Becoming aware of what e－mail is doing to our allocation of time is the first step to re－gaining control.
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(2019·山西四校高三第二次联考)The key to losing weight is to understand what really motivates you.Have you ever been excited about losing a few pounds? __1__ And to help you keep your weight under control，you need some coping strategies. Ask questions.When you’re researching different dieting products and plans or even talking to a doctor about diets，ask as many questions as you can.__2__ Ask questions like：Do I have to purchase special meals or supplements? Does the program include a part to help me maintain my weight loss?
Get real.__3__ Don’t burden yourself with unrealistic expectations.Remember，large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy.Talk with your health care professional to determine a healthy weight goal. __4__ To maintain your weight，you must balance your intake of calories with the energy you burn.Just 30 minutes of fast walking in most days can take about 10 pounds off your weight each year.
Weigh yourself weekly.It’s important to track your weight on any diet or weight loss plan，but don’t get on the scale every day.Weighing daily won’t show you the big picture.__5__ 9
A．Stay balanced. B．Once a week is fine.
C．Stick with your healthy eating plan.
D．Losing one to two pounds a week is a realistic goal.
E．Being well informed will help you choose the best diet for you. F．Regular weight check－ins will show you your progress over time. G．If so，you must find a way to turn that excitement into determination.
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(2019·湖北七市教科研协作体高三联合考试)While it is impossible to live completely free of stress，it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided.The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress. ·Try physical activity.
When you are nervous，angry or upset，try releasing (释放) the pressure through exercise or physical activity.__1__ ·Take care of yourself.
You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.If you easily get angry and cannot sleep well enough，or if you’re not eating properly，it will be more likely that you will fall into situations of stress. __2__ ·Make time for yourself.
__3__ Don’t forget，play can be just as important as work.You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.Go window－shopping or work on a hobby.Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy. ·__4__ Stress can result from disorganization (杂乱无章) and a feeling that “there’s so much to do，and not enough time.” Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and，as a result，you may not achieve anything.Instead，make a list of everything you have to do，then do one thing at a time. __5__ Set out to do the most important tasks first.
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A．Bear in mind the most important task. B．Schedule time for both work and play. C．Check off each task before it is completed. D．Make a list of the things you need to do.
E．For example，you could take your job as your hobby.
F．If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping，you should consult a doctor. G．Running，walking，or playing tennis are just some of the activities you might try.
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