Spring will soon be upon us and a new term is here. All over the world spring is the season of new life: flowers bloom, baby animals are born, and the weather becomes warmer.During this time of year, people usually walk around with a spring in their steps and a feeling of fresh beginnings.However, for a fresh beginning it takes more than the bright colors and fresh air of spring.We need to look at ourselves, set new goals, and decide how to improve ourselves.

In England people usually do this on the first day of the year. We look at the past year and think about what we' d like to change or improve in our lives, and we call this a New Year' s resolution(決心).These can be anything from improving one' s health through exercise or cutting out bad habits, to studying harder for better grades or trying to find a good work or life balance.

Luckily, we don' t have to wait for the beginning of a new year to try and become better people.We can do this whenever we like.The milestone of a new term is just a good place to start.

Sometimes it' s difficult to take the first step in achieving newly set goals, but an old saying is "to begin is to be half-way there." I agree with this because taking on a new task or changing habits can seem daunting at first, but once we begin, they get easier.For example, spending less time on QQ or playing video games and more time studying or communicating face-to-face can be difficult habits to change at first.But once we settle into the new routine and start to see the results, it' s difficult not to wonder why we didn’t do it sooner.

The trick with deciding on a resolution for a new term is not to set unrealistic targets. If we do this, it's easy to lose motivation because the end goal seems so far away. Try to make many small goals you want to reach on the way to your ultimate(最終的)goal. This way, you can see your progress easily.

1.In Paragraph One, the writer wants to tell us that spring is a time _________.

A. to take a walk around outdoors

B. to enjoy fresh air and bright colors

C. to set goals for a fresh beginning

D. for animals to have babies

2.Which of the following might the writer agree with according to(根據(jù)) Paragraph Four?

A. Be swift to hear, slow to speak.

B. All that ends well is well.

C. Well begun is half done.

D. All roads lead to Rome.

3.What does the underlined word "daunting" probably mean in Paragraph Four?

A. changeable B. difficult

C. lovely D. dangerous

4.What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A. If you see no progress, you'll be sad.

B. Whatever happens, stick to (堅持)your dreams.

C. Never lose heart when meeting with difficulties.

D. Your goals should be realistic and small.

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