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专题能力提升练(十五)阅读七选五(四)Test 1(2018·太原一模) How to Be Productive in a Challenging EnvironmentA lot of organizations deal with challenges like maintaining productivity and quality of work.__1__In this article，we’ll share with you a few essential tips on staying focused at work.Prepare a to-do list.Half the battle is won once you prioritize (优先处理) your tasks.Make a list of what needs to be done.Plan your day through these lists and set realistic deadlines to accomplish each one of them.__2__Schedule your work.Don’t overstretch yourself with your work.__3__To avoid burnout，take a walk to renew your brain，allowing it to concentrate better.Though breaks are essential for a healthy workday，you must learn to take them with a pinch of salt.Frequent breaks can be addictive and can affect your work.__4__Nowadays，being online on various social media platforms is a trend.Several notifications (通知) pop up every now and then，commanding your attention.If you are constantly attending to such notifications，how are you supposed to do meaningful work？While working on an important project，set your phone to silent mode or switch it off.If you really want to stay updated with your social media accounts，you can set specialized time slots to check your phone.Cut outside noise.Until you do away with noise，you won’t be able to focus，Limiting auditory distractions is crucial in increasing your attention span.You can use noise-canceling headphones for that.__5__In case that doesn’t solve the problem，choose remote work for a day or two to regain your lost focus.Keep on practicing these positive habits and you’ll surely see a noticeable improvement in your productivity level at work.A．Avoid distractions.B．Take regular exercise.C．Rather，split your work into parts.D．Changing your working environment may have unexpected benefits.E．When you start prioritizing tasks，you won’t just be focused but efficient，too.F．If you still can’t concentrate，move to a quieter place，such as a conference room.G．Managers are pressed to motivate their team members while boosting their productivity.语篇解读本文主要介绍了在工作中保持专注的一些建议。

1．解析：根据本空前的句子“A lot of organizations deal with challenges like maintaining productivity and quality of work”可知，许多组织要应对既要保持生产效率又要保证工作质量的挑战。

本题中的“productivity and quality of work”为关键词，故选G项。

答案：G2．解析：根据本段中的“Half the battle is won once you prioritize (优先处理)your tasks”可知，一旦你优先处理你的任务你就胜利了一半了。

本题中的“prioritize (优先处理)”为关键词，故选E项。

答案： E3．解析：根据本段小标题Schedule your work及本空前的句子“Don’t overstretch yourself with your work”可知，要学会安排你的工作，不要过长时间工作，因此C项(而要把你的工作分成几部分)与本段主旨相照应，故选C项。

答案： C4．解析：根据上下文可知，本空为本段小标题，根据本段中的“While working on an important project，set your phone to silent mode or switch it off”可知，在做重要工作的时候要把手机调成静音或者关掉。

因此本段主要讲的是在工作的时候要专心，不要分心，故选A 项。

答案： A5．解析：根据本段小标题Cut outside noise及本空前的句子“You can use noise-canceling headphones for that”和空后的句子“In case that doesn’t solve the problem，choose remote work...”可知，前面讲了你可以使用消音耳机来消除外界的噪音，后面又讲了如果那也解决不了问题的话可以采用的方法。

故本空应与上下文一致，介绍远离噪音的方法，F项(如果你仍然不能集中精力的话，搬到更安静的地方，比如会议室)符合题意。

答案： FTest 2(2018·福州市质量检测)The holiday season is supposed to be the most festive and fun time of the year，but all those plans and expectations of joy can turn tougher and more stressful than they sound.This is especially true for those of us who struggle with mental illness.__1__Sometimes you’r e forced to spend time with family you rarely see and don’t always get along with.Or you are off from work，with more time to think troubling thoughts.Or you are put into party situations that you don’t like.When you have a routine，it’s easier to manage whatever mental struggles you may face，and when that routine is broken，it can trigger (引发) things you may not be ready to face.__2__It was during the holidays that I hit a low moment and，with the help of my mother，decided to seek help for my eating disorder.During the holidays，I often feel as if I were supposed to be everywhere with everyone.__3__To fight this，I’ve developed a mantra (咒语)：it’s not selfish to take time for yourself.Take a walk in nature.Talk to a friend you trust.Sit out one of the holiday gatherings in favor of some personal time.__4__Trying to spend all of your time pleasing everyone else is not only exhausting—it’s impossible.And you know what？__5__A．I know it has for me.B．The holidays break your routine.C．There are many things crowding in your mind.D．I will accompany my friends to go wherever they like.E．I have the added guilt of knowing it’s the season of giving.F．Just do whatever helps-you-calm-down and gives you a break from the stress.G．If you take a little time for yourself，you will be a much better company for those around you.语篇解读本文为说明文。