Exercise One

Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?

We all grew up hearing people tell us to" go out and get some fresh air.” ____1___

According to recent studies, the answer is a big YES. if the air quality in your camping area is good.

____2___If the air you're breathing is clean—which it would be if you're away from the smog of cities—then the air is filled with life- giving,energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉)and your brain.

Recently , people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈).____3___ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood(情绪). Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead.____4___It gives us a great feeling of peace.

____5___While the sun's rays can age and harm our skin, they also give us beneficial Vitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin D-but still protect your skin-put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and that's plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day's worth of Vitamin D.

A. Fresh air cleans our lungs.

B. So what are you waiting for?

C. Being in nature refreshes us.

D.Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.

E.But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?

F.Just as importantly,we tend to associate fresh air with health care.

G. All across the country,recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.

Exercise Two

Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should l jump?” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. ____1___Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.

____2___More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires,etc. Only then should you set your goals.

You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important,because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. ____3___So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰)of thoughts can help you move forward.

Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. ____4___They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.

Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but can't become one because your eyesight is not good enough. ____5___You should reassess your goals,and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.

You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.

A.This can affect your work.

B. So how should you motivate yourself?

C. However, this should not discourage you.

D. So why should we try to set specific goals?

E. They can change according to circumstances.

F. Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.

G. Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.