5.The benefits of keeping a journal
If you want to grow,one important thing you should do is keeping a journal.It may seem simple,but it can make a big difference in your life.I have been keeping journals for years.Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me.And to be honest,I can't imagine what my life would be like without it.(36)E
◆It prevents you from losing an idea.Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down?(37)A But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible.If I'm away from my computer,I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go.I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
◆It helps you review all the lessons you've learned.By reviewing your journal,you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten.(38)GYou can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.
◆(39)C After keeping a journal for years,you can look back at it and see how far you've gone.Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today.The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.
◆It helps you expand your ideas.When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea,you are thinking actively about it.(40)FIn the end,you will expand your ideas.
A.I often experienced that myself.
B.It trains you to express your thoughts.
C.It allows you to see your progress over time.
D.Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.
E.Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
F.Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.
G.Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
分析 本文是一篇議論文,主要講述的是記日記的四大好處,其中包括不會讓你丟失自己的想法,幫助你復習所學的東西,幫你看到自己的進步和擴大你的想法.
解答 36.E 本題考查前后句子的聯系,本句為第一段最后一句,而下文講述了四點有關寫日記的好處,因此這句話為下文四點內容的總結,故選E.
37.A 本題考查前后句子的聯系,根據前后句But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible.可知我曾經有過這樣的經歷,有了一個主意卻沒有寫下來,后來忘記了.從此以后,我就養成了寫日記的習慣.故選A.
38.G 本題考查前后句子 的聯系,根據本段第一句It helps you review all the lessons you've learned.可知寫日記可以幫助我們克服自己以前曾經遇見的錯誤,不要再犯.故選G.
39.C 本題考查前后句子的聯系,根據下句After keeping a journal for years,you can look back at it and see how far you've gone.可知寫日記可以讓我們回顧過去,展望未來,故選C.
40.F 本題考查前后句子的聯系,根據本段第一句It helps you expand your ideas.可知寫日記可以幫助我們拓寬視野,從舊的思想拓展到新的思想.故選F.
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