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1、大学英语四级The festive break is fast becoming a distant memory and for many, New Year fitness regimes are too.Despite 2.6m people starting diets on New Years Day, research suggests that by the end of the week 92 percent of dieters gave up, shunning exercise and gorging on comfort food.Findings, released

2、by weightloss firm XLS-Medical, suggest that the vast majority are unsuccessful at sticking to their diets for more than five days a week.Two out of 10 dieters admitted they have their first diet relapse just four to five days in, with hunger cited as the main cause.Boredom and alcohol were also bla

3、med for people failing to keep their health kick on track.Dr Matt Capehorn, Clinical Director of the National Obesity Forum, highlighted that just one day off from dieting can undo a weeks worth of hard work.He told Female First: A healthy diet, aimed at losing 1lb per week, relies on saving 3500 ca

4、lories a week by having 500 calories less each day.A day off the diet should mean that you eat the correct amount, but many dieters see it as an excuse to binge and have thousands of calories more than they need.The results suggest that a massive 590,000 could already have failed to stick to New Yea

5、r diet resolutions.And a vast majority are unaware of the negative impact a single day off can have on their weight loss efforts.Overall it was found only 5 percent of women stick to their diets until theyve reached their target weight.新年假期会很快成为遥远的回忆，而对很多人来说，新年的减肥计划也会很快被抛之脑后。调查显示，尽管英国有260万人在新年第一天开始减

6、肥，但在当周结束时，已有92%的节食减肥者放弃，不再运动，而且开始大吃大喝。英国减重中心XLS-Medical发布的这项调查结果表明，大多数人都无法在制定节食减肥计划的一周内坚持五天。五分之一的节食减肥者承认自己在四五天的时间里就坚持不住了，他们提到的主要原因是饥饿。无聊的情绪和酒精刺激也让他们无法坚持瘦身计划。英国国家肥胖论坛临床主任马特凯派恩博士强调指出，仅仅一天不节食就会毁掉一周的努力。他告诉Female First杂志说：“健康的瘦身是一星期减去1磅，有赖于一周减少3500卡路里摄取，而一天减少500卡路里的摄取即可。”“免节食一天应该意味着你摄入正确的食量，而很多节食者把这看作大吃大

7、喝的借口，吃进的卡路里数量比需要的多出好几千。”调查结果显示，有多达59万人可能已经放弃了新年减肥计划。而且还有很多人不清楚一天不坚持对其减肥计划的负面影响。总的来说，仅有5%的女性能坚持到最后，直到实现瘦身目标。1.You cant have good ideas unless youre willing to generate a lot of bad ones.只有先制造了无数的坏点子才能创造出一个好点子。2.A good idea without action is worth nothing.如果没有切实执行，再好的点子也是徒劳。3.Change is often resisted

8、when it is needed the most.最需要做出改变的人往往最不愿意改变。4.You cant change other people; you can only offer guidance, and lead by example.你不可能改变他人，你能做的只是提供指导并以身作则。5.Its usually only as good or bad as you think it is.无论是好是坏，其实都是我们自己想出来的。6.Most of the bad things you worry about will never happen. Most of the bad

9、things that do happen will have never have crossed your worried mind.大多数你认为的坏事都不会发生；大多数发生的坏事你从未提前想到过。7.Some circumstances are uncontrollable, but we can always decide how we react to those circumstances.有些事情是你没办法控制的，但如何去应对这些事情是由你决定的。8.Those who complain the most, accomplish the least.抱怨最多的人，收获最少。9.W

10、henever somebody discredits you, and tells you that you cant do something, keep in mind that they are speaking from within the boundaries of their own limitations.当别人质疑你的能力，告诉你你办不到的时候，请记住，他们只是在以他们自己的能力来衡量你。10.Every problem you have in your life right now is your responsibility, regardless of who ini

11、tially caused it.在你生活中遇到的每一个问题，都是你的责任，无论这个问题是谁引起的。11.Having a plan, even a flawed one at first, is better than no plan at all.先制定计划，即使这个计划还有缺陷也比没有任何计划要好。12.What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while.每天持之以恒做事比三天打鱼两天晒网要重要得多。13.What you dont start today wont be finished b

12、y tomorrow.你今天不开始行动，明天怎么可能完成呢。14.If youre waiting for the perfect conditions, ideas or plans to get started, youll never achieve anything.如果你要等有了完美的条件、想法或计划才开始行动，那你会一事无成。15.You cannot change what you refuse to confront.不去面对，何谈改变。16.Kindness and hard work together will always carry you farther than i

13、ntelligence.比起天资聪颖，友爱仁慈和努力工作会带你走得更远。17.Lots of successful people have failed as many times as they have succeeded.有许多的成功人士，他们失败的次数远比他们成功的次数要多得多。18.Being successful is a journey, not a destination.获得成功是一次旅行，而不是一个终点。19.To be successful does not mean you have to dominate others; it means you have to do

14、minate your own potential.成功不意味着你要掌控别人，而是要掌控你自己的潜能。20.Your success isnt just about you. Its about how you positively impact the lives around you.你的成功不仅仅与你个人有关，它意味着你要给你周围的人带去积极的影响。1. Stay positive.You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can know that wi

15、th faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible.保持积极乐观的心态。你可以选择听愤青和怀疑论者在那里叨念“成功是不可能的”，你也可以选择坚守信仰，保持乐观的心态，相信“万事皆有可能”。2. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: My purpose is_.每天早上起床的时候，就想想怎么填完整下面这句话：我的目标是_。3. Take a morning walk of gratitude. It will create a fer

16、tile mind ready for success.每天早晨进行一次”感恩散步“，这会滋养你的精神沃土，为成功做好准备。4. Instead of being disappointed about where you are. Think optimistically about where you are going.与其对你现在所处的位置感到失望，不如乐观地想想你前进的方向。5. Eat. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charg

17、e card.吃东西。早餐吃得像国王，午餐吃得像王子，晚餐吃得像用光了赊账卡限额的学生。6. Remember that adversity is not a dead-end but a detour to a better outcome.记住，逆境并不是尽头，而是更好的结果的一个转角而已。7. Focus on learning, loving, growing and serving.专注于、关爱、成长和服务。8. Believe that everything happens for a reason. Expect good things to come out of challe

18、nging experiences.你要相信凡事皆有因果。面对挑战才能有好事降临。9. Dont waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.别在流言蜚语上、过去的事情上、消极的想法上和你不能控制的事情上浪费你宝贵的精力。相反，积极的当下时刻才是你需要花精力的地方。10. Ment

19、or someone and be mentored by someone.指导别人，同时也接受别人的指导。11. Life isnt fair, but its still good.生活就是不公平的，但还过得下去。12. Remember theres no substitute for hard work.什么也代替不了努力工作。13. Each day when you wake up in the morning ask: “What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me cr

20、eate the success I desire?”Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.每天早晨起来问问自己：”今天我要做哪三件可以助我成功的事情？“然后抛开杂念，全神贯注完成这些事情。14. Complaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better but everyone around you feels sick.抱怨就跟呕吐一样。你自己是爽了，可你周围的人都得跟着遭殃。15. Read more books than you did last

21、 year.今年比去年多读点书。16. Get more sleep. You cant replace sleep with a double latte.保证睡眠时间，一杯特浓拿铁替代不了一夜好眠。17. Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.每天关注在你想做什么，而不是你要做什么。生活是恩赐而不是义务。18. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statement

22、s: I am thankful for _. Today I accomplished_.每晚临睡前完成如下陈述：我对_充满感恩。今天我完成了_。19. Smile and laugh more. They are natural anti-depressants.微笑大笑，多多益善。这是天然的抗抑郁药。20. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it.珍惜你的人生之旅。每个人只能有一次这样的人生旅行，尽你所能地享受珍惜你的人生吧。1. Minimize Te

23、levision Watching少看电视The problem is watching television doesnt use your mental capacity or allow it to recharge. Dont you feel drained after a couple hours of TV? Your eyes are sore and tired from being focused on the light box for so long. When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If

24、 youre too tired, listen to some music. When youre with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.看电视的时候，你就很少用脑，也不会学到太多。在看了几个小时的电视后，你是不是觉得口干舌燥？在长时间盯着电视机后，眼睛会不会觉得酸痛疲劳？当你想要放松的时候，就选择看书吧。如果感到劳累，那就听音乐。

25、和家人朋友在一起的时候，就多和他们聊聊天，别再去看电视了。无论是看书、听音乐、还是聊天都比看电视要好，还能让你得到放松。2. Exercise锻炼Time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concent

26、rate more easily.锻炼可以促进你的，因为锻炼可以提高工作效率。用你的身体来使你的头脑更加清醒，为你创造更多活力。在运动后，你会觉得精力充沛，而且更容易集中精神。3. Read Challenging Books有挑战性的书籍If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you thin

27、k in more precise, elegant English. Dont be afraid to look up a word if you dont know it, and dont be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and youll soon grow accustomed to the authors style.如果你想提高思维和写作能力，那就要那些能让你集中注意力的书籍。经典名著不仅可以改变你的世界观，还能让你感受精准优美的语言魅力。不要担心在中会遇到生词，也不要担心

28、那些诘曲聱牙的篇章。慢慢来，多读几遍，不久你就会适应作者的写作风格了。4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise早睡早起Youll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and dont sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, youll wake up lethargic and have trouble focusing. The early morning hours are the most tranqui

29、l and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity all day.早睡，并且睡眠时间不要超过8小时，这样你就能最大限度地恢复精力。如果晚睡晚起，你醒来的时候就会觉得毫无生气，而且注意力很难集中。早上是最安静、最有效率的时候。早起一点，你将会得到高效工作的几个小时，还能使你一整天的精神状态都更加敏锐。5. Take Time to Reflect反思自省Spending some time alone in reflection gives you

30、a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, youll have a better understanding of whats important and what isnt. The unimportant stuff wont bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.花点时间用来自省，可以使你理清头绪，对于你要承担的责任分出一个轻重缓急来。通过反思，你会知道什么是重要的，什么是不重要的。那些不

31、重要的事将不会再困扰你，你也就不用再为此费神了。Conclusion结语None of these techniques which have been proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, youll be rewarded with increased mental acui

32、ty and retention of knowledge.以上所说的建议没有哪一条是具有革命性的大改变，这些都是简单平常的答案而已。不过正是这些建议才是最有效的，关键在于你能不能坚持去做。如果你按照上面的五个建议去做，你不仅会变得更聪明，而且可以获得更多的知识。1.Only you: Human lips are different from those of all other animals because they are everted, meaning that they purse outward.1.人类的嘴唇是外翻的，这一点和所有其他动物都不一样。2.But we are not the only species to engage in kissing-like behaviors. Great apes press their lips togethe