题目
"Nature does not hurry，yet everything is accomplished．"---Lao TzuIf you are in a city where everyone rushes，realize that you don't have to be like everyone else．You can be different．You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic．You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less，and disconnected sometimes．Your environment doesn't control your life---you do．I'm not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower．（36） ____ 1．Do less．Cut back on your projects，on your task list，on how much you try to do each day．（37） ____ Pick 2-3important things---or even just one important thing---and work on those first．Save smaller，routine tasks for later in the day，but give yourself time to focus．2．（38） ____ Meeting are usually a"big waste of time"．And they eat into your day，forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows，and making you rush．3．Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary．When you do the important things with focus，without rush，there will be things that get pushed back，and that don't get done．And you need to ask yourself：（39） ____ What would happen if I stopped doing them？4．Practice mindfulness．（40） ____ ，rather than things so much about future or the past．When you eat，fully appreciate your food．When you are with someone，be with them fully．When you are walking，appreciate your surroundings，no matter where you are．Try these things out．Life is better when unrushed．Remember the quote：if nature can get everything done without rushing，so can you．A．Have fewer meetingsB．How necessary are these things？C．Simply learn to live in the presentD．Focus not on quantity but on qualityE．Give yourself more time to get ready and get there．F．The world likely won't end if you don't pass one of the examinations．G．But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt，if they work for your life．
"Nature does not hurry，yet everything is accomplished．"---Lao Tzu
If you are in a city where everyone rushes，realize that you don't have to be like everyone else．You can be different．You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic．You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less，and disconnected sometimes．Your environment doesn't control your life---you do．I'm not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower．（36） ____
1．Do less．
Cut back on your projects，on your task list，on how much you try to do each day．（37） ____ Pick 2-3important things---or even just one important thing---and work on those first．Save smaller，routine tasks for later in the day，but give yourself time to focus．
2．（38） ____ Meeting are usually a"big waste of time"．And they eat into your day，forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows，and making you rush．
3．Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary．
When you do the important things with focus，without rush，there will be things that get pushed back，and that don't get done．And you need to ask yourself：（39） ____ What would happen if I stopped doing them？
4．Practice mindfulness．
（40） ____ ，rather than things so much about future or the past．When you eat，fully appreciate your food．When you are with someone，be with them fully．When you are walking，appreciate your surroundings，no matter where you are．
Try these things out．Life is better when unrushed．Remember the quote：if nature can get everything done without rushing，so can you．
A．Have fewer meetings
B．How necessary are these things？
C．Simply learn to live in the present
D．Focus not on quantity but on quality
E．Give yourself more time to get ready and get there．
F．The world likely won't end if you don't pass one of the examinations．
G．But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt，if they work for your life．
If you are in a city where everyone rushes，realize that you don't have to be like everyone else．You can be different．You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic．You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less，and disconnected sometimes．Your environment doesn't control your life---you do．I'm not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower．（36） ____
1．Do less．
Cut back on your projects，on your task list，on how much you try to do each day．（37） ____ Pick 2-3important things---or even just one important thing---and work on those first．Save smaller，routine tasks for later in the day，but give yourself time to focus．
2．（38） ____ Meeting are usually a"big waste of time"．And they eat into your day，forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows，and making you rush．
3．Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary．
When you do the important things with focus，without rush，there will be things that get pushed back，and that don't get done．And you need to ask yourself：（39） ____ What would happen if I stopped doing them？
4．Practice mindfulness．
（40） ____ ，rather than things so much about future or the past．When you eat，fully appreciate your food．When you are with someone，be with them fully．When you are walking，appreciate your surroundings，no matter where you are．
Try these things out．Life is better when unrushed．Remember the quote：if nature can get everything done without rushing，so can you．
A．Have fewer meetings
B．How necessary are these things？
C．Simply learn to live in the present
D．Focus not on quantity but on quality
E．Give yourself more time to get ready and get there．
F．The world likely won't end if you don't pass one of the examinations．
G．But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt，if they work for your life．
题目解答
答案
36．G，考查前后衔接，根据上句I'm not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide可知我不会给你一步步地指导，而是给你一些也许你会采纳和考虑的建议．故G项符合上下文．
37．D，考查前后衔接，这一段的主题是Do less，根据空格后说的挑两三件重要的事情做即可，可知此空说的"注重质量而不是数量"，故答案为D．
38．A，考查总结句，这一段讲的是"开会是浪费时间的"，因此小标题是"少开会"，故答案为A．
39．B，考查前后衔接，这一段的主题是Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary．推迟或取消掉那些不必要的，此空问的问题是：这些事情有多么必要做？，故答案为B．
40．C，考查前后衔接，这一段的主题是Practice mindfulness，要集中精神，也就是活在当下，故答案为C．
37．D，考查前后衔接，这一段的主题是Do less，根据空格后说的挑两三件重要的事情做即可，可知此空说的"注重质量而不是数量"，故答案为D．
38．A，考查总结句，这一段讲的是"开会是浪费时间的"，因此小标题是"少开会"，故答案为A．
39．B，考查前后衔接，这一段的主题是Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary．推迟或取消掉那些不必要的，此空问的问题是：这些事情有多么必要做？，故答案为B．
40．C，考查前后衔接，这一段的主题是Practice mindfulness，要集中精神，也就是活在当下，故答案为C．
解析
考查要点：本题为英语完形填空，主要考查学生对文章逻辑结构、上下文衔接及语境理解的能力。需根据段落主题和空格位置，选择最合适的选项。
解题核心思路：
- 明确段落主题：每个空格所在段落通常围绕一个核心建议展开，需抓住段落关键词（如"Do less"、"meetings"等）。
- 关注衔接词与逻辑：注意上下文的逻辑关系（如转折、递进、总结），选择与前后文语义连贯的选项。
- 匹配选项与主题：选项中的关键词需与段落主题高度相关（如选项A中的"meetings"对应第三段内容）。
破题关键点：
- 第36题：位于文章过渡段，需承接前文"不给具体指导"，引出建议类内容。
- 第37题：段落强调"减少任务量，专注质量"，需选择体现"质量优先"的选项。
- 第38题：段落直接批评"会议浪费时间"，标题需明确"减少会议"。
- 第39题：段落聚焦"取消无用事物"，需提出反问类问题。
- 第40题：段落主题为"正念"，需选择体现"活在当下"的选项。
第36题
关键逻辑：前文作者表示"不会给出具体步骤"，后文开始列出建议。需选择一个过渡句，引出建议类内容。
选项匹配：G选项"这里有一些值得考虑和采纳的建议"，既承接前文"不给指导"，又自然引出后续建议。
第37题
段落核心：减少任务量，专注2-3件重要事情。
选项匹配：D选项"注重质量而非数量"，与段落强调"少而精"的主旨高度一致。
第38题
段落核心：批评会议是"时间黑洞"，建议减少会议。
选项匹配：A选项"少开会"直接对应段落内容，作为小标题最简洁明确。
第39题
段落核心：取消无用事物时需自问"这些事情有必要吗"。
选项匹配：B选项"这些事情有必要吗"，与段落中的反问逻辑完全一致。
第40题
段落核心：正念要求专注于当下，而非过去或未来。
选项匹配：C选项"学会活在当下"，与段落主题"正念"完美对应。