A
Most people will agree that it is good to read, but not all reading is equal. Here are some tips for productive reading.
Take notes.
Even if you never refer to your notes again, the process of taking notes helps you sort out something important and will help you remember it. You can choose between computers or paper for your notes. 1.______ On the other hand, many people feel they recall information better when they write it by hand.
2．______
If you are like me, once you commit to reading a book, it is very hard to give up until you've finished it. Given the number of books that are available and our limited life, it just doesn't
make sense to read a book that you aren't getting anything from.
Variety is good.
While you don't want to give up on a book that you are benefiting from, it is important to give yourself variety. You can pick up a book at random or intentionally looking for something different from what you normally read. 3.______
Review what you've read.
If you want to remember what you read, take the time to review. 4.______ When you finish a book, spend 15 minutes examining your notes in 2 to 4 days. Then 2 to 4 weeks after that and then 2 to 4 months after that. This will strengthen the knowledge in your mind.
Discuss what you read with others.
5．______ If you can talk with people in person, that is ideal, but don't overlook the power of the Internet in connecting people with similar interests but different geography.
A．Don't be afraid to give up.
B. It's hard to get more out of your normal reading.
C．This can be very valuable in giving you a different opinion.
D．And you'd better go over things at ever increasing time intervals.
E．Using computers will make it easy to find your notes later by search.
F．The best way to get more from your reading is to discuss it with others.
1-5 EACDF
B
If one thing on your wishlist is a stressfree holiday, then here are some shopping tips prepared for you, which will save both your time and money.
Don't be tough on your brains. 1.______？ Don't be afraid to look for clues and ask for ide
as. First, see whether the folks on your tobuyfor list have already dropped some valuable hints of their dreamed items. If you strike out, encourage your lucky recipients to post items they wish someone would buy for them. You can also find inspiration in the many online gift guides. 2.______—Gifts for Dads, Gifts for Golfers and such. Then you'll get the idea.
3．______. You really can enlist your own personal helpers. Don't feel guilty about that—after all, Santa employs helpers too. Many stores have free professional shoppers who can pick out presents for you. We're not talking just highend stores such as Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. 4.______. They're all hungry to win your business away from online retailers. But you'll likely need an appointment, so call ahead or search stores' websites for “personal shopping”. You'll typically find a link on the home page under Contact Us or Services.
Have gifts delivered. Time is money, and for not a lot of money you can save a lot of time by having your gifts delivered right to your door. Some momandpop shops offer delivery s
ervice while chain stores tend to charge for that, but it still might be worth paying for the convenience. 5.______. First go to postmates.com or download the free app and see whether it's available in your area. Then type the name of a store into the search bar, click on the store, and enter the item you want.
time is moneyB．Can't figure out what to buy
C．Do you wish for a stressfree holiday
D．Get someone else to do shopping for you
E．They are typically organized by recipient, interest, and/or price range
F．Others like Macy's and J. Crew will also let you leave the shopping to them
G．For local stores that don't offer this convenience, try the Postmates delivery service
1-5 ADCEF
C
Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job? If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.
They take breaks. 1.______ Studies show that prolonged tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.
2．______ Settle down, super men and women. While it's fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it's in your best interest (and your employer's) if you stick to one todo at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. 3.______ In fact, the more we multitask, the less efficient and productive we become in all the tasks we are trying to accomplish.
发布评论