原文Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: "Should I jump? " This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided. 37 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. 38 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. 39 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. 40 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. 译文想象一下，一个孩子站在四英尺高的跳水板上，问自己一个问题：“我应该跳吗？”这是动机或缺乏动机的结果。动机和目标设定是一枚硬币的两面。36岁就像一个孩子在跳水板上，你会犹豫的。 此外，你应该如何保持实现目标的动力？首先，你需要评估自己，你的价值观，长处，短处，成就，欲望等等。只有这样，你才能设定目标。 你还需要评估你的动机的质量和深度。这一点非常重要，因为这与你的承诺直接相关。有时候你的心不在工作。所以，放慢脚步，想想那一刻你真正想做什么。清晰的想法可以帮助你前进。 设定现实目标的另一种方法是分析你的短期和长期目标，牢记你的信念、价值观和优势。记住，目标是灵活的。39它们也需要可衡量。在设定目标时，你必须牢记这些要点。 你的个人情况同样重要。例如，你可能想成为一名飞行员，但由于视力不佳而无法成为飞行员。你应该重新评估你的目标，并激励自己设定一个新的目标。 你肯定需要克服一些困难，有些是有计划的，但大多数是没有计划的。如果你没有足够的动力，你将无法克服它们。在设定目标时，为这些困难做好计划是很重要的。 A.这会影响你的工作。 B.那么你应该如何激励自己呢？ C.不过，这不应使你气馁。 D.那么，为什么我们需要设定具体的目标呢？ E.它们可能因情况而异。 F.做好工作最必要的是动力。 G.没有动力，你既不能设定目标，也不能实现目标。

1 段译 友谊需要关爱才能保持健康。以下是维持远距离友谊的五种方法。

Friendship needs care and attention to keep it in good health. 句译 友谊需要关爱才能保持健康。Here are five ways to sustain (保持) long-distance friendships. 句译 以下是维持远距离友谊的五种方法。

2 段译 ·设置常规日期
长久的友谊具有双方平等接触和分享的特点。由于日程繁忙，挤在电话里可能是一个挑战___36___.

·Set a regular date 句译 ·设置常规日期
Long-lasting friendships share the characteristic that both sides equally contact (联系) and share with one another.句译 长久的友谊具有双方平等接触和分享的特点。 With busy schedules, squeezing in phone calls can be a challenge. ___36___. 句译 由于日程繁忙，挤在电话里可能是一个挑战___36___.

3 段译·越多并不总是越快乐
确保你已经和你的朋友交流了你们每个人希望多久联系一次，以及什么方法最适合你们两个___37___. 除了持续的书面交流，还有其他选择，比如留下语音信息或进行群聊。

·More isn't always merrier 句译 ·越多并不总是越快乐
Make sure you have communicated with your friend about how frequently each of you wants to be contacted and what method works best for you both. ___37___. 句译 确保你已经和你的朋友交流了你们每个人希望多久联系一次，以及什么方法最适合你们两个___37___. There are alternatives to constant written communication, such as leaving voice messages or having a group chat.句译 除了持续的书面交流，还有其他选择，比如留下语音信息或进行群聊。

4 段译·练习同理心
___38___. 留下来的朋友需要对已经搬家的朋友所有额外的时间要求保持敏感。身处新环境的人应该同情你的朋友可能会感到被抛弃的事实。

·Practise empathy (共情) 句译 ·练习同理心
___38___. The friend who is remaining needs to be sensitive to all the additional time demands placed on the friend who has moved. 句译 ___38___. 留下来的朋友需要对已经搬家的朋友所有额外的时间要求保持敏感。The one in the new environment should be sympathetic to the fact that your friend may feel abandoned.句译 身处新环境的人应该同情你的朋友可能会感到被抛弃的事实。

5 段译· ___39___
周年纪念日和生日在异地友谊中更为重要。尽管技术可能使日常交流成为可能，但在特殊的日子里，额外的努力会有很大的帮助。只需写一本日记，记录朋友的生日和其他重要日期，就可以确保你不会错过任何事情。

· ___39___ Anniversaries and birthdays carry even more weight in long-distance friendships.句译 周年纪念日和生日在异地友谊中更为重要。 Although technology might make day-to-day communication possible, extra effort goes a long way on special days. 句译 尽管技术可能使日常交流成为可能，但在特殊的日子里，额外的努力会有很大的帮助。Simply keeping a diary that keeps track of friends' birthdays and other important dates will make sure nothing slips by you. 句译 只需写一本日记，记录朋友的生日和其他重要日期，就可以确保你不会错过任何事情。

6 段译·不要仅仅依靠技术
___40___，但远距离的友谊——即使是亲密的友谊——可能需要更有意识的努力来维持。试着寻找重新建立友谊的机会。怎么做？只要有可能，就可以面对面地在一起。

·Don't rely on technology alone句译 ·不要仅仅依靠技术
___40___, but long-distance friendships — even close ones — may require more conscious effort to sustain.句译 ___40___，但远距离的友谊——即使是亲密的友谊——可能需要更有意识的努力来维持。 Try to seek out chances to renew friendships. 句译 试着寻找重新建立友谊的机会。How to do it?句译 怎么做？ Just spend face-to-face time together whenever possible.句译 只要有可能，就可以面对面地在一起。

A. Remember important dates翻译 A.记住重要日期

B. Compensate by writing letters翻译 B.写信补偿

C. It is also helpful for you to be a friendship keeper翻译 C.保持友谊对你也有帮助

D. Try to find a time that works for both of you and stick to it翻译 D.试着找一个对你们双方都有效的时间，并坚持下去

E. Friends need to talk about their preferred methods of communication翻译 E.朋友们需要谈谈他们喜欢的沟通方式

F. It is easy to have a sense of connectedness through social media翻译 F.通过社交媒体很容易产生联系感

G. You may be the friend who left or the one who was left behind翻译 G.你可能是离开的朋友，也可能是被甩在后面的人

答案 36.D 37.E 38.G 39.A 40.F   温馨提示：选项可点击，红色为错误选项，绿色为正确选项