七选五 The idiom “a big fish in a small pond” describes a person who is very well known or important in a small group but is not known or important outside that small group.For example,a high-performing high school student in a small town could be a big fish in a small pond. ___1___ And he may simply not know how small his “pond” is-until he moves on to a big university. He must compete with hundreds of students who were also the best at their high schools. ___2___ Here is another example. A young singer was famous in his small town. He wanted to move to a big city to grow his singing career. ___3___ “Here in our small town,”they said, “you are a big fish in a small pond. Once you move to New York City, that is going to change. Best be ready!”For some people, this can be a painful realization-sometimes called a wake-up call. ___4___ They never grow their circle of friends or work environment.Sometimes they do not take opportunities that increase their environment, or pond. By staying in a small pond,it is safer.There are fewer dangers and also fewer competitors. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary explains another way to use the idiom. It can also describe a situation where one person has more power, influence, knowledge,or experience than others within a small group. So sometimes we use this expression to describe people who want to stay in a small pond just to feel more important. ___5___ A．His family supported him but also warned him. B．He may feel overly-confidentor overly-important. C．Now, some people like being a big fishin a small pond. D．People have been using this expression since the early 1800s. E．Their position is not questioned by the other fish in the pond. F．A pond is a small body of water,which is usually smaller than a lake. G．His pond just got much larger and is now filled with many more fish. Learning to Manage Your Time The principles below are about effective time management. Think of time management techniques as tools to help you do what you value best. ____6____ Commitment — If you can’t promise to devote time to a task, don’t put it in your schedule. ____7____ If you don’t actually stick to your schedule, it will soon become useless. One thing at a time — Current research shows us that multi-tasking is untrue. When switching between tasks, we pay a time cost: It takes time to get mentally back into the task, thus making us less efficient. ____8____ This depth is necessary where you are expected to gain a deeper understanding. Response — In the moment of decision-making, when faced with other things which are not included in the schedule, take a moment to think and respond. ____9____ For example, if exercise is a top priority for you, don’t let a sudden fear about a grade prevent you from exercising. You can reduce the amount of exercise time, but don’t cut it out. Don’t let “mind games” get in the way. Flexibility — ____10____ Don’t schedule every hour of the day. Leave empty time and schedul ... ...
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