江苏版英语《高考专题辅导》专题检测卷二十八任务型阅读Word格式.docx

1、Self-talk isnt just motivational message like “You can do it! ”or “Almost there, ”although this internal（内心的）cheering section can give us confidence. A review of more than two dozen studies, published last year in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, found that theres another kind of m

2、ental message that is even more useful, called “instructional self-talk”. This is the kind of comment we engage in when were carrying out a difficult task, especially one thats unfamiliar to us. Think about when you were first learning to drive. Your self-talk might have gone something like this: “F

3、oot on the gas pedal, hands on the wheel, slow down for the curve here, now put your blinker on. . . ”Over time, of course, giving yourself instructions becomes unnecessarybut while youre learning, it does three important things. First, it improves our attention, focusing us on the important element

4、s of the task and screening out distractions. Second, it helps us adjust our effort and make decisions about what to do, how to do it, and when. And third, self-talk allows us to control our emotions, steadying us so we stay on task. In a recent study of students learning to throw darts（飞镖）in a gym

5、class, Athansios Koloverlonis and his colleagues found that self-talk is most effective when included into a cycle of thought and action. First comes forethought（筹划）, when you set a goal for yourself and make a plan for how to get there. Thats followed by performance, when you work out the plan to t

6、he best of your ability. Last comes self-reflection, when you carefully evaluate what youve done and adjust your plan for the next time. Self-talk can play a key part in this cycle. During the forethought period, consider carefully what youll say to yourself. You can even write out a script. Repeat

7、these self-instructions during the performance period. With practice, you may find that your self-instructions become shorter; research has found that these so-called “cue words” can become powerful signals. After the action is over, consider how you might change your self-talk to improve your perfo

8、rmance next timeso that at the moment it matters, the right words are ringing in your ears. （1）Talking to yourself: not so crazy after allIntroductionWe all talk to ourselves（2）. Monologues of this kind seem to be（3）. With the help of self-talk, we can learn and perform at our best. Importance of se

9、lf-talkNot only self-talk gives us motivation, but also it makes us（4）. When we are doing a difficult or（5）task, “instructional self-talk” is especially useful. How self-talk influences our learningOur attention can be（6）. It helps us adjust our effort and decide what to do, how to do it and when. I

10、t helps us control our（7）. The cycle of thought and actionWe set（8）and make plans, which is called forethought. Then we work out the plan, which is called performance. At last, we（9）on ourselves about what we have done. SummaryWe should consider carefully what to say to（10）ourselves; repeat the self

11、-instructions andour self-talk to improve our performance. 2（2013苏州模拟）Tired of your old car and want to move on to a new one? Or maybe you just dont have any use for the car anymore while still covering the expenses? Why not sell it to someone who wants it and will take good care of it. Youll get so

12、me profit in return, and you wont have to be burdened with a car that will be more useful to others. The first step to selling your used car would be to prepare the car for the sale. Make sure that it is still in a useful condition. What use is there for the buyer if the car doesnt even work? Youll

13、never get buyers if the car is in such a poor state. So its best to make your car presentable and competent. Take good pictures of your car, and make a list of its features that you think would appeal to potential buyers. The next course to take would be to get the word out that youre selling your c

14、ar. You can do it by making an ad in the newspapers, or you can use the Web and advertise through an Internet auction. Make sure that in your ad, you write down the cars features and condition as honestly as you can. If youre not sure on how to make an ad, browse through automotive（汽车的）magazines and

15、 issues and take a look at how the other sellers do it. If your car is one of the new models in the automobile industry, you might be able to attract a lot of buyers. It would be best to make some improvements to your car, at least on its appearance. Make it obvious that it is a new model. If youre

16、selling an old car, though, it might take more work to improve the cars appearance. You will also have to make sure the car still functions as well as new. There may be instances where you will have to change some things to the car to make it more attractive to buyers. Be careful with the electrical

17、 and electronic parts of the car when cleaning it. Check the engine, too, and make sure you have it fully charged and the oil and filter have been changed. When doing the financial transaction for the sale, insist on a cash payment, or cashiers check. Just make sure that the money has already arrive

18、d in your account before signing over the title to your buyer. Never accept a personal check, though. It is not advisable, especially with such an amount. Once youve settled these things with your buyer, you can hand over the signed title and the key to the car, and move on with your own purchase of

19、 a new car. Title: How to Sell a Second-hand CarOutlineMain ideaDetailed informationAdvantage of selling an old carYou will both get profit and get rid of the（1）of a useless car. First stepPreparation of your car for the saleMake sure your car still（2）well. Make your car presentable and competent. T

20、ake good photos of your car. （3）the appealing features of your car for possible buyers. Second step（4）for your car for the saleMake an ad in different kinds of（5）, such as newspapers, magazines and the Internet. Consult magazines and other sellers if you are（6）about how to make an ad. Third step（7）t

21、o your car for the saleMake it obvious if your car is a new model. Improve the cars（8）if yourcar is an old one. In addition, make sure your car functions（9）a new one. Last stepFinancial issues（10）to a cash payment or cashiers check when doing financial transaction. Never accept a personal check. 3盐城

22、模拟）There are many things that we wish to achieve in life. For some, we set goals and objectives, and for some we dont. Try to remember the last time you set a goal to achieve a certain task. Were you able to complete the task in an effective manner? The tasks which are done by setting and meeting da

23、ily goals will definitely be useful and rewarding experiences. A step-by-step approach towards achieving smaller goals is the key to achieving larger ones. When it comes to the workplace, each and every employee is expected to meet daily responsibilities and expectations. With organizations becoming

24、 more and more competitive, the importance of goal-setting for employees is increasing. It helps the employee to perform better and increases his or her efficiency and time management. Its also important for every student to set high academic goals so as to be able to build a good career. Setting go

25、als for completing the daily schedule helps an employee to finish the assigned tasks and targets in a timely manner. If an employee is performing the way he or she is expected to, then this will automatically increase the performance, output and productivity of both the employee and the organization

26、. Daily study targets are the same. This helps you complete your assignments within the set time, thus putting less pressure on you during exams and increasing your chances of performing well. How many times you have to be at work on a weekend just to complete your work? How many times you have had

27、to stay up all night to complete your homework or study for your exams? Had you followed your set goals and targets right from the beginning, you would have spent the time relaxing rather than being busy working or studying! Setting up goals and objectives helps you organize your time and efforts in

28、 an efficient manner. In performing your work diligently, you are likely to keep a steady pace when it comes to fulfilling your set targets. Because you are already on track, there will be no unnecessary workload and time limits over your head. Therefore, another benefit of effective goal-setting is

29、 lack of stress and a more calm and relaxed mind. Only a stress-free and calm mind can house progressive and productive thoughts. A calm mind causes positivity, which goes a long way towards increasing your ability to achieve the personal goals you have set for yourself. Each and every human being a

30、ims to achieve two things: to fulfill desires and to enjoy life. This is possible only through proper discipline and time management. Goal-setting leads to not only professional growth but also personal growth and development. You are expected to know that every step counts and that setting up goals is easy, but following them on a consistent basis is difficult. Therefore, if you want to be successful and also harvest the fruits of your hard work, you need to stick to your set goals and be focused towards achieving them. Realize the significant role that goal-setting p