How often do you get uncomfortable? A couple of years ago I bought a shirt as part of an adoption fundraiser. The front of the shirt said, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” That phrase has really resonated (产生共鸣) with me and has increasingly pushed me in many areas of my life so much that I really want 2018 to be a year when I challenge my comfort zone like never before.

I believe the best things in life come from stretching(延伸，伸展) ourselves and getting uncomfortable.

Take health and fitness, for example. It is so deliciously tempting (诱人的) to sit on the sofa and watch a favorite Netflix series with a favorite sweet or salty snack in hand. That is comfortable, and physically unhealthy when done repeatedly. A good heart-pounding, sweaty workout is uncomfortable in the moment, and physically and emotional strengthening when done repeatedly.

Here’s another example. My wife and I adopted a boy with Down syndrome in April 2016 to add to our family of three sons. It was a decision that we cautiously made and with some level of fear and wonder as to what would happen. While we are still very early in this lifetime journey with him and while the past nearly two years have been more challenging and harder than we certainly imagined, I have personally never felt so much peace, joy and energy. In the many sacrifices (牺牲) required to raise our wonderful son, I believe I have found so much more that would have otherwise been possible.

My goal is to stretch my comfort zone in all that I do as a husband, father, family member, and employee. We only live once and it will be done before we know it. I want to make as much difference as I can in the time that I have here before it all ends. And I really believe that begins with pushing past my comfort zone.

Perhaps you should challenge yourself to get uncomfortable and see where the adventure takes you.

【小题1】What inspired the author to challenge his comfort zone?

A．Being an adoption fundraiser.	B．Some words on a shirt.
C．Being physically unhealthy.	D．The coming of 2018.

【小题2】The author holds the view that his adopted son ______.

A．makes him happy and energetic	B．seldom brings trouble to his family
C．sets a good example for his other sons	D．hardly affects his lifetime journey

【小题3】What does the author probably advise readers to do?

A．Treasure your comfortable zone.	B．Relax yourself by watching TV.
C．Solve problems by yourself.	D．Risk living an uncomfortable life.

【小题4】How does the author mainly develop the text?

A．By setting down general rules.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By giving examples.	D．By presenting research findings.