Every year Chris Brogan posts his three words for a new year. Many others and I have followed his lead for the past three or four years. They helped me a lot. My words for last year were“passion”, “focus”and“delegate”and I stayed true to them. This year, 2013, my goals are more personal and less professional.
FOCUS
Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker. The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule.
HEALTH
I get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check, not only for me but because I promised my 9-year-old son. I’ll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss being thin, and it’s time to get it back.
CELEBRATE
What good is having it if I’m not taking time to enjoy it? I have a wonderful job, a happy family, and so much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years, the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings.
Do you have any words for 2013?
【小題1】The underlined word “multitasker” probably refers to a person who　　　.

A．makes a living by writing 
B．a(chǎn)lways fails to finish a task on time 
C．has several things to do at the same time 
D．pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping 
【小題2】 Why does the writer have“HEALTH”as one of his three words?
A．He wants to take better care of others. 
B．He’s gaining weight and feeling bad. 
C．He did not take any exercise in the past. 
D．He got the idea from his son. 
【小題3】What can we learn from the passage?
A．The word“CELEBRATE”can remind the writer to enjoy life. 
B．The writer has a vacation with his family every four years. 
C．The word“FOCUS”can help the writer focus on his family. 
D．The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise. 
【小題4】The best title for the passage might be　　　.
A．Three Words for 2013 
B．Health Should Go First 
C．Keep Organized 
D．Goals for 2013 


【小題1】C
【小題2】B
【小題3】A
【小題4】A

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