Set practical goals for the future

精彩导读

新学期，万象初始，清晰的目标是成功的起点。每位同学都应该问下自己：新学期，我的目标在哪里？

体裁 议论文 文章词数 354 难度指数 ★★阅读立意 非常清晰的“总—分—总”结构；递进的段落发展关系；主题词为线索的语篇组织；段间段内的衔接连贯 建议用时 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优先次序”.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拖延症， 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.

立意呈现

根据文章内容，填词成篇，每空一词。

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.

点石成金：本文语篇结构非常清晰。如果我们阅读时能够抓住开头、结尾，以及每段主题句，那么我们就会发现：第1段自问自答引出话题，即如何思考新学期、新目标。关注首段第一句关键词goal和最后一句关键词hope；第2、3、4段是递进关系，提出了3个目标，其中第3段首句中hope和第4段首句中hope通过词汇复现起到衔接作用，体现了文章行文特点。最后一段最后一句再次突出关键词goal，做到首尾呼应，浑然一体。

阅读扫障

Ⅰ.熟词生义

文中词条 基本含义 引申含义 生义例句hold(Para.4) 握住；容纳 相信；确信 I hold that my dream will come true in the future.我坚信我的梦想会在未来实现。strength(Para.4) 力量；力气 优点；长处 She's well aware of her strengths and weaknesses as an artist.她非常清楚自己作为一个艺术家的优点和不足。

Ⅱ.热词积累

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.强烈情感；激情

Phrases

1.hope for希望

2.develop a new understanding of...形成了对……的新认识

3.manage one's time better更好地管理某人的时间

4.academic competition学业竞争

5.set up建立

6.lead to导致

7.physically and mentally healthy身心健康

8.the other way around从相反方向

9.keep one's balance保持某人平衡

10.establish these goals确立这些目标

Ⅲ.难句分析

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.为了保持精力充沛，他们必须把健康放在第一位，不管他们有多忙，也不管他们要完成多少工作。

no matter how busy they are，or how much work they have to complete“不管他们有多忙，也不管他们要完成多少工作”。“no matter how+adj./adv.”结构在阅读写作中应用很多，在让步状语从句中也可以替换为however+adj./adv.。

句式仿写

无论一份工作多么平凡，它都在社会中起着重要作用，因此值得我们尊重。

评判阅读

Step 1 结构提取

掌握语篇的宏观结构有利于从整体上快速感知语篇大意，培养快速阅读的方法。本选文语篇结构如下：

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.

点石成金：快速提取文章的宏观结构需关注文章首尾段、每段的开头结尾，以及复现的词汇。

Step 2 段内思维拓展

阅读文章时，在关注语篇宏观结构的基础上，要分析段内的行文逻辑及语义关系，从而理清段内的思维拓展方式和脉络。读者需要区分“事实”与“观点”，还要区分主题句、支撑句及结论句，并把握句际关系（句与句之间的关系，常见的有并列、转折、解释，以及因果等9种）。

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

点石成金：每段的段内主题句后，都需要有明确具体的支撑句。

Step 3 读后创写

假定你是阳光中学高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in Senior High school？”的英语沙龙活动，邀请你结合自身经历给高一新生谈谈目标。请根据以下提纲准备一份英语发言稿。

内容包括：

1．学会学习；

2．学会做人；

3．其他方面。

【参考范文】

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!