2015届江苏省射阳县第二中学高三上期中英语试卷（带解析） Wap版

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Life is what we make of it. How can we make our life better？Through focus—focusing on one thing and getting it done. Learning to focus can help us in many ways. It can help us realize what we really want in life. It can help us make good decisions. It can also help us accept ourselves just the way we are. Focus can help us gain power and happiness.
Focus，or concentration，is a skill that can be taught，so there are some exercises you can do to improve your focus. Start with easy exercises like staring at a picture on the wall for a few minutes without moving or talking to anyone. Once you learn how to block out your surroundings，your focus will improve.
Learn to manage your pressure. Many athletes require intense focus in their training and games. They try to spare some time to calm themselves down. It isn’t enough to just practice your shots because when game time comes，the stress and tension can make one miss a shot. This is when focus comes into play.
Another mind exercise you can do is picturing yourself in a desired situation，and then you work around your picture. Actors do this a lot to block out laughter or noise. An example of this would be to imagine yourself in a potentially stressful situation，like a singer in a concert. Try to play out the scene in your mind what you would do if different things are to happen. This can actually be a lot of fun，and you learn how to improve your focus by concentrating on one thing only.
If this sounds a little strange to you，you could try another strategy. Why not make lists？Make a list of the things you need to accomplish. Study your lists carefully and see where you can move things around. Planning helps you focus. It will also not stress you out.
A better way to improve your focus is to take breaks. Don’t spend it with your coworkers beside the coffee machine talking about problems in the office. Doing this will actually cause your stress and cause you to lose focus on the things that need to be done. Your breaks should be as quiet as possible. Read a book or take a walk. Go and do something that will give your brain a rest.
The reason why we lose focus so easily is because we have too much on our minds. Of course，it could also because you are bored with nothing to do. A good balance between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain is necessary. Find your ability to work，and try not to waste your time. Improving your focus also mean knowing what you can do and being confident about doing it well.
Title：Improving your focus

【小题1】________of learning to focus	It can help us realize what we really want in life，make good decisions，hold positive 【小题2】__________ towards ourselves，and gain power and happiness.
Tips on improving focus	·Start with easy exercises to make yourself 【小题3】_______from your surroundings. ·Keep 【小题4】________when managing your pressure. ·Use your 【小题5】________and play out the scene in your mind. ·Make a list to make things well 【小题6】________. ·Take 【小题7】________breaks to give your brain a rest. ·Make a good【小题8】________between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain. ·Find your ability to work with【小题9】_______.
【小题10】_______for our losing focus	·Our minds are full of things. ·We feel bored with nothing to do.