Distance runners often worry about “hitting the wall” during training or races,when negative thoughts become so overpowering that they make it difficult to continue.【小题1】 At that time, the body’s glycogen (糖原) supplies become exhausted. As a result, many runners feel exhausted and discouraged,slow their pace, have trouble focusing and want to quit or walk.【小题2】 Here are a few sports psychologist-approved techniques to try, which could have major benefits for an athlete’s performance and well-being.

1.Make a motivational song list. Distracting (分心) yourself with some great tunes can help you make it to the finish line faster.【小题3】

2.Try the partner system. A running partner can keep you motivated and on-track, and might even improve your performance, research shows.

3.【小题4】 A study on weight-lifters found that mental practices can be as effective as physical practice,resulting in actual muscle increases. Visualizing your if-then plan, for instance, could improve your chance of success.

4.Try “attention narrowing”.【小题5】 Last year, an NYU study found that focusing on an object on the horizon makes the distance feel shorter, and leads runners to go faster and perform better than those who let their minds wander.

With these helpful strategies, your next personal record might be just around the corner.

An online interview is a job interview carried out over the internet. 【小题1】 Successful preparation for it requires testing the video to make sure the equipment is working properly. And interview success requires an attitude of professionalism（专业）.

An employer may choose to conduct an online interview in place of an in-person interview. 【小题2】 It is also more convenient for job applicants in some cases, because it gets rid of transportation time and costs. Online interviews are more convenient in situations where the employer and the applicant are located in different countries or time zones.

【小题3】 If the employer is in a different time zone, the applicant must clearly understand the time of the interview. In addition, clarification is needed om whether the interview will be carried out via Web conferencing，an Internet phone or a live chat. Testing the computer equipment ahead of time is an important part of preparing for an online interview.

Apart from the way of communication, a remote interview is much like an in-person interview. 【小题4】 The interviewee must take great care to dress professionally and avoid any unnecessary noise from his location. Any items in the background that may give an unprofessional impression, such as food wrappers or a messy room, should be avoided.

The nature of an online interview is such that an interviewee might feel more relaxed because he is in the comfort of his own home or office. 【小题5】 The interviewee should take great care, however, to avoid being too casual in tome or conversation. An interviewer who is located in an official environment will probably expect a certain degree of formality.

Renting an apartment

Finding the right apartment to rent can have a great effect on your life.【小题1】.

Where is the apartment? You might find a nice big apartment, but if you don’t like the neighborhood, you’re probably not going to be happy in your home. Ask yourself, “Is it convenient(方便的) for shops and transportation? Is it safe enough?”

Is having a lot of light important to you? 【小题2】Are they big enough or are they facing south? If an apartment doesn’t have enough light, you may find it to be a terrible place to live.

【小题3】 After all, the last thing you want to discover on the moving day is that your bed won’t fit into the bedroom! Also check that there is enough closet(衣橱) space for all of your clothes.

Do you have a car? 【小题4】 You should also check the convenience and safety of the parking.

And lastly, be sure to read every word of the rental contract(合同). 【小题5】 The apartment you choose will be the place you wake up in and go home to each day. So it’s worth taking the time to carefully consider these things.