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New Year's resolutions are promises to yourself. They are usually about things you want to change or achieve in the new year. Many people make New Year's resolutions, but not all of them can keep their promises.
Some people want to get fit. They may decide to go to the gym regularly or start running in the morning. Others want to learn something new, like a foreign language or a musical instrument. Some people even want to save money to buy a house or go on a trip.
However, it's not easy to keep these resolutions. Life often gets in the way. For example, you may be too busy with work or school to go to the gym. Or you may find it hard to find the time to study a new language.
To make your resolutions work, you need to be realistic. Don't make too many resolutions at once. Choose one or two that are really important to you and focus on them. Also, make a plan and break your goal into small steps. For example, if you want to save money, you can start by saving a small amount each week.
With a good plan and determination, you are more likely to achieve your New Year's resolutions.
( ) 13. What are New Year's resolutions?
A. Promises to others.
B. Promises to yourself.
C. Plans for the weekend.
D. Goals for the past year.
( ) 14. What do some people want to do to get fit?
A. Eat more junk food.
B. Sleep more.
C. Go to the gym regularly.
D. Watch TV all day.
( ) 15. Why is it hard to keep New Year's resolutions?
A. Because life gets in the way.
B. Because people are lazy.
C. Because resolutions are too easy.
D. Because people don't want to change.
( ) 16. What should you do to make your resolutions work?
A. Make as many resolutions as possible.
B. Choose only one resolution.
C. Be realistic and make a plan.
D. Don't tell anyone about your resolutions.
第二节 阅读短文，从方框中所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。
Do you make a resolution on New Year's Day? How to make a good resolution?
17. _______
★Plan for the resolution.
It is not enough to have a goal. You need to think out some right steps for the resolution. So make your plan. 18. _______ And it'll also tell you how to make the goal come true at last. Make a plan is very important.
★Make your plan right now.
If you make your plan later, you may forget your resolution gradually (逐渐地). It's important that you start making your plan right now.
★19. _______

第二节 阅读短文，从方框中所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。
Do you make a resolution on New Year's Day? How to make a good resolution?
17.
★Plan for the resolution.
It is not enough to have a goal. You need to think out some right steps for the resolution. So make your plan. 18. And it'll also tell you how to make the goal come true at last. Make a plan is very important.
★Make your plan right now.
If you make your plan later, you may forget your resolution gradually（逐渐地）. It's important that you start making your plan right now.
★19.
You should write your resolution and plan in some places, such as a notebook or your diary.
★Think "year around", not just "New Year's".
You can't finish anything in one day. You make a resolution in one day. 20. It may need a hundred small steps. New Year's resolution should be a starting point. You must keep a habit for making your resolution come true gradually.
A. Maybe the following can help you.
B. It doesn't mean you must finish it in one day.
C. A good plan will tell you what to do next.
D. Write down your resolution and plan.
E. New Year's resolution helps people a lot.