1.In the increasingly busier world where productivity is on the minds of many,instead of downloading the latest time management app,or forcing yourself to stay at work for hours on end,is there a(n) (51)B to being productive?
The first thing we should know is that willpower is a(n) (52)C source that can be entirely used up.So instead of(53)A yourself to simply try harder,a more methodical approach is suggested.
The first step:Get started!It may seem (54)C but studies have shown starting a project to be the biggest barrier to productivity.Before starting,our brain visualizes the hardest parts to come,and instead tries to simulate real work by focusing on small mindless tasks.
(55)B,there's construct of the mind known as the Zeigernik Effect (蔡格尼克效應(yīng)),which helps humans to finish a task that they've already started.The Zeigernik Effect shows that when we don't finish a task,we experience (56)D and intrusive thoughts about it.So get started.
Now what about time management?Shockingly,when we look at most of the elite musicians in the world,we find that they aren't (57)A practicing more.Instead,they focus their energy on the hardest task.Those musicians have periods of intense work followed by breaks.Not relying on willpower,they rely on their (58)B and disciplined scheduling.Studies have found that most elite violinists generally follow a 90minute work rule with a 15to 20minute break afterwards every day.But how can you develop the discipline to follow this (59D?
One key point is giving yourself a deadline; write it down; mark it in your calendar.And you'll be much more likely to complete your task.On top of this,create something called an accountability (問責制) chart to (60)C your progress.In one column write the time span,and in the other the activities you accomplished during this time,(61)A those on a diet who record their food intake.
Writing down your progress allows you to (62)C evaluate your work.As opposed to inaccurately assuming what you've done,further (63)D your progress to the end helps to avoid small mindless work.
And finally,stop multitasking.Well it may feel like you're accomplishing more.But actually,studies show that multi-taskers are much less (64)B.Instead,try and make a list at night of what you want to accomplish tomorrow.With your action plan,you (65)D the idea of trying to complete multiple activities at once.
Your brain will find these less challenging.And it will make the starting process easier.With a clear goal and action plan in mind,your productivity levels can soar to new heights.
51.A.room | B.secret | C.a(chǎn)ttitude | D.origin |
52.A.outstanding | B.inevitable | C.exhaustible | D.essential |
53.A.convincing | B.resisting | C.preventing | D.discouraging |
54.A.difficult | B.complicated | C.obvious | D.visible |
55.A.Generally | B.Luckily | C.Unfortunately | D.Briefly |
56.A.division | B.mission | C.interruption | D.discomfort |
57.A.necessarily | B.hardly | C.efficiently | D.purposefully |
58.A.patience | B.habit | C.perseverance | D.principle |
59.A.feature | B.intention | C.guidance | D.routine |
60.A.prove | B.influence | C.document | D.determine |
61.A.similar to | B.related to | C.a(chǎn)vailable to | D.owing to |
62.A.rapidly | B.desperately | C.objectively | D.relatively |
63.A.targeting | B.tricking | C.timing | D.tracking |
64.A.promising | B.productive | C.practical | D.plentiful |
65.A.stick to | B.face up to | C.decide on | D.get rid of |