中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 百日打卡-七选五-说明文5 Passage 1 How to Level up Your Self-Control By definition, self-control is the ability to do something that benefits your long-term goals, instead of something that might satisfy your immediate desires.1．--we end up sacrificing the well-being of our future selves all too easily. 2． Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, says allocating resources between your present self and future self is an ongoing struggle. For example, exhibiting self-control over spending time on video games and social media, two of the most common temptations（诱惑）of the current era, means battling against age-old mechanisms in your brain. If you're willing to look deeply into your tendencies and weak points, you can recognize the handful of problems that you need to work on. 3．To improve self-control at work, Duckworth first recommends taking a future-oriented approach to your day, such as planning breaks and the time for checking emails in advance. The problem of looking at your cell phone too often, say, can be solved by putting it on mute or, better yet, sticking it in your bag until lunch.4．. Finally, Duckworth advises laying a foundation of self-control that you can build of in the future.5．because of too little sleep the night before, or an insufficient meal in the morning. By practicing healthier living away from the workplace, you can gather the strength and stamina（毅力）to help you control your worst urges when it matters most. A．One place to start would be the office B．What problems do you need to work on C．We've all experienced unproductive workdays D．But for many of us, short-term satisfactions are irresistible E.Why is exercising proper self-control so tricky for some, and how to do better F.If you can resist resigning you may achieve more on your overall self-control G.Removing the temptation from sight is key to ensuring you're faithful to your mission Passage 2 Should you eat to live or live to eat It’s a question posed by French playwright Moliere in his work The Miser. While eating is functional, and our bodies need the fuel that food provides, dining with friends or loved ones can be a wonderful experience. However, some of us often find ourselves reserving a table for one in a restaurant. 11． Maybe not. Have you ever spent too long debating with people which restaurant to eat in or when to meet If dining solo, you can make the choice depending on your desires at exactly the time you’re hungry! And why does it have to be a restaurant You could eat in a park, garden or even your bed — the point is, the choice is yours! 12． According to psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter, a bit of loneliness can help your brain to relax and may help you concentrate more. 13． Maybe it’s a pungent (刺鼻的) cheese or fish. We sometimes hold back on things that may offend the noses of others. When dining alone, we can consume whatever we like, with the added bonus that ... ...
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