Set practical goals for the future

精彩導讀

新學期，萬象初始，清晰的目標是成功的起點。每位同學都應該問下自己：新學期，我的目標在哪里？

體裁 議論文 文章詞數 354 難度指數 ★★閱讀立意 非常清晰的“總—分—總”結構；遞進的段落發展關系；主題詞為線索的語篇組織；段間段內的銜接連貫 建議用時 6′

When someone asks me what my goals are for the coming year，I usually don't know how to reply.Of course I， as most people do， want to see an improvement in my grades.However， this year， I'm①hoping for something different.

Through the course of my school life，I've gradually②developed a new understanding of the word “prioritization優先次序”.The first thing I wish to get in Grade 1 is the ability to③manage my time better.I'll surely become busier with the coming semester，and proper organization is important.From school clubs to④academic competitions， everything should be⑤set up in a way that doesn't influence my health，which⑥leads me to my second goal.

My mother has always told me to put my health first，so in the future， I hope to be both⑦physically and mentally healthy.A person can't study without having the energy to do so.In order to stay energetic，they must put their health first， no matter how busy they are， or how much work they have to complete.

And finally，I hope that I won't be discouraged by my failures and never give up on my dreams.I hope that I'll have the courage to try new activities and clubs.I hold that my final goal can apply to every student around the world.We should all respect one another's likes and dislikes， and focus on each other's strengths， not our weaknesses.Everyone should strive努力to take part in all of life's opportunities.

Albert Einstein once said， “Life is like riding a bicycle.To keep your balance， you must keep moving.” In my case， it's⑧the other way around.In order to keep moving，I must⑨keep my balance—the balance between studies and activities， efficiency and procrastination拖延癥， academics and health，passions and dislikes.The new journey is going to be a hard one， but once I⑩establish these goals，I believe I will make it through to the end.

立意呈現

根據文章內容，填詞成篇，每空一詞。

When 1.______about my goals for the coming year， I couldn't make a 2._______.This year， I'm 3.______for something different.The 4.______thing is to develop my ability to manage my time.5.______，I hope to be both physically and mentally healthy.And 6._______，I 7.______that，I won't be discouraged by my failures， and never 8._______________.Establishing this 9._______，I believe I will make it 10.______to the end.

點石成金：本文語篇結構非常清晰。如果我們閱讀時能夠抓住開頭、結尾，以及每段主題句，那么我們就會發現：第1段自問自答引出話題，即如何思考新學期、新目標。關注首段第一句關鍵詞goal和最后一句關鍵詞hope；第2、3、4段是遞進關系，提出了3個目標，其中第3段首句中hope和第4段首句中hope通過詞匯復現起到銜接作用，體現了文章行文特點。最后一段最后一句再次突出關鍵詞goal，做到首尾呼應，渾然一體。

閱讀掃障

Ⅰ.熟詞生義

文中詞條 基本含義 引申含義 生義例句hold(Para.4) 握??；容納 相信；確信 I hold that my dream will come true in the future.我堅信我的夢想會在未來實現。strength(Para.4) 力量；力氣 優點；長處 She's well aware of her strengths and weaknesses as an artist.她非常清楚自己作為一個藝術家的優點和不足。

Ⅱ.熱詞積累

Vocabulary

1.efficiency n.the quality of doing something well and effectively； without wasting time， money or energy 效率；效能

2.passion n.a very strong feeling of love， hatred， anger，or enthusiasm，etc.強烈情感；激情

Phrases

1.hope for希望

2.develop a new understanding of...形成了對……的新認識

3.manage one's time better更好地管理某人的時間

4.academic competition學業競爭

5.set up建立

6.lead to導致

7.physically and mentally healthy身心健康

8.the other way around從相反方向

9.keep one's balance保持某人平衡

10.establish these goals確立這些目標

Ⅲ.難句分析

In order to stay energetic，they must put their health first， no matter how busy they are， or how much work they have to complete.為了保持精力充沛，他們必須把健康放在第一位，不管他們有多忙，也不管他們要完成多少工作。

no matter how busy they are，or how much work they have to complete“不管他們有多忙，也不管他們要完成多少工作”?！皀o matter how+adj./adv.”結構在閱讀寫作中應用很多，在讓步狀語從句中也可以替換為however+adj./adv.。

句式仿寫

無論一份工作多么平凡，它都在社會中起著重要作用，因此值得我們尊重。

評判閱讀

Step 1 結構提取

掌握語篇的宏觀結構有利于從整體上快速感知語篇大意，培養快速閱讀的方法。本選文語篇結構如下：

T i t l e S e t p r a c t i c a l g o a l s f o r t h e f u t u r e T o p i c(P a r a.1) I'm h o p i n g f o r s o m e t h i n g d i f f e r e n t a b o u t m y g o a l s f o r t h e c o m i n g y e a r.T h e f i r s t t h i n g I w i s h t o g e t i n G r a d e 1 i s t h e a b i l i t y t o m a n a g e m y t i m e b e t t e r.B o d y C o n c l u s i o n P a r a.5 P a r a.2 P a r a.3 I n a d d i t i o n，I h o p e t o b e b o t h p h y s i c a l l y a n d m e n t a l l y h e a l t h y.P a r a.4 A n d f i n a l l y，I h o p e t h a t I w o n't b e d i s c o u r a g e d b y m y f a i l u r e s a n d n e v e r g i v e u p o n m y d r e a m s.I h o p e t h a t I'l l h a v e t h e c o u r a g e t o t r y n e w a c t i v i t i e s a n d c l u b s.T h e n e w j o u r n e y i s g o i n g t o b e a h a r d o n e， b u t o n c e I e s t a b l i s h t h e s e g o a l s， I b e l i e v e I w i l l m a k e i t t h r o u g h t o t h e e n d.

點石成金：快速提取文章的宏觀結構需關注文章首尾段、每段的開頭結尾，以及復現的詞匯。

Step 2 段內思維拓展

閱讀文章時，在關注語篇宏觀結構的基礎上，要分析段內的行文邏輯及語義關系，從而理清段內的思維拓展方式和脈絡。讀者需要區分“事實”與“觀點”，還要區分主題句、支撐句及結論句，并把握句際關系（句與句之間的關系，常見的有并列、轉折、解釋，以及因果等9種）。

H o p e 1 t h e a b i l i t y t o m a n a g e t i m e b e t t e r A c t i o n 1 p r o p e r o r g a n i z a t i o n i s i m p o r t a n t.；s e t u p e v e r y t h i n g i n a p r o p e r w a y H o p e 2 b e b o t h p h y s i c a l l y a n d m e n t a l l y h e a l t h y A c t i o n 2 m u s t p u t h e a l t h f i r s t H o p e 3 w o n't b e d i s c o u r a g e d；h a v e t h e c o u r a g e t o t r y n e w a c t i v i t i e s a n d c l u b s A c t i o n 3 r e s p e c t o n e a n o t h e r's l i k e s a n d d i s l i k e s； f o c u s o n e a c h o t h e r's s t r e n g t h s， n o t o u r w e a k n e s s e s；s t r i v e t o t a k e p a r t i n a l l o f l i f e's o p p o r t u n i t i e s

點石成金：每段的段內主題句后，都需要有明確具體的支撐句。

Step 3 讀后創寫

假定你是陽光中學高中畢業生李華，母校將為高一新生舉辦主題為“What to learn in Senior High school？”的英語沙龍活動，邀請你結合自身經歷給高一新生談談目標。請根據以下提綱準備一份英語發言稿。

內容包括：

1．學會學習；

2．學會做人；

3．其他方面。

【參考范文】

Good morning，everyone!I feel honored to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in Senior High school.

In the coming three years，you will meet great challenges in school life.I think you're hoping for something different about your goals.The first thing you can wish to get in Grade 1 is that you should learn to work efficiently.Personally，effective methods can help us adapt to new school lives quickly and make progress in academic performance.I also hope that you can develop a good habit，which is of importance in previewing lessons，getting actively involved in class and reviewing what has been taught after class.In addition，I hope that you can learn how to get along with others in school.Respect teachers and be friendly with classmates,and you will create a harmonious atmosphere with sincerity and faithfulness.And finally，it is wise of you to take part in sports and other outdoor activities frequently，which are very helpful to build up your body and enrich your school life.

The new journey is going to be a hard one，but I believe that with your great efforts，you will realize these goals and enjoy a colorful and fruitful life here．

Thank you!